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From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence

Haworth College of Business

… opportunities that support students' academic goals,” says Western Michigan University senior George LaForce . The … As his academic career comes to a close, LaForce is looking forward to all the professional opportunities ahead …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/digital-marketing-george-laforce-deca-internship

Gearing up for the grind: Skateboard-loving student ready to roll into WMU's kinetic imaging program

First-Year Faces

… has found plenty of places to skateboard around Western's campus, including to the Richmond Center for … exploring the place he'll soon call home. "I'm just really looking forward to having my own schedule and finding new … future holds, he's ready to get rolling. "I'm just really looking forward to having my own schedule and finding new …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/news/2025/07/class-2029-yoyo-rodriguez-vargas-kinetic-imaging

Theatre student's Lego Broadway creations set to debut in New York City

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… Lego creations for transport to New York City. A close-up look at Lee's Lego recreation of the 1973 Broadway production of "A Little Night Music." A close-up look at Lee's Lego recreation of the 1979 Broadway … went dark during the pandemic. Now a year and a half later, Western Michigan University theatre student Henry Lee is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65558

In pursuing MBA, Jacobi Wright’s career takes flight

Haworth College of Business

… trip to Portugal KALAMAZOO, Mich. — After graduating from Western Michigan University, Jacobi Wright, B.S.’22, is back … on campus. Luckily, he has some encouraging mentors to look up to. WMU alumni Randall Rochon, B.S.'03, and Greg … have helped me succeed simply by being an example to look up to,” says Wright. “That is all the motivation I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72876

WALI helps expand access to space education

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… travel—the growth of the field is spurred by people who look to the stars and dream of what remains to be … people are growing in number right within Floyd Hall. The Western Aerospace Launch Initiative (WALI) is a student … development through educational and engineering projects. Looking ahead, WALI hopes to move to the next phase of UNP …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/73466

ESL program is one sum in degree equation for Chinese accounting major

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and climate appealed to her. “I liked how green everything looked in the summer photos, the beauty of the fall colors, … an environment that supports the global engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,000 …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/qi-qi-spotlight

WMU responds to Michigan House budget proposal for higher education

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… education Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University offers the statement below in … proposal for a generous and historic funding increase for Western Michigan University and 12 other universities in the … that mutually benefits our students and Michiganders.  We look forward to engaging with policymakers about necessary …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-response-michigan-house-budget-proposal-higher-education

Emeritus pens book about local vintage car museum

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Lyon KALAMAZOO--Ducking into Western Michigan University's Waldo Library during a … "I found the archives in the basement of the building, looked up the Kalamazoo-built Michigan car and found an … you need something to do, someone to love and something to look forward to," Lyon says. "Pursuing a new 'career' in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/138

Board signs off on name for new student residence halls

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Artist rendering of Western Heights KALAMAZOO, Mich—Western Michigan … Because the new residence halls are going to be overlooking Goldsworth Valley, it's a very appropriate name." … campus safety and convenience features. For a closer video look at Western Heights, visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19403

"Material Nature" - Sarah Wheaton

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… "Material Nature" - Sarah Wheaton Submitted by Megan Looker on "Material Nature" "In taking a moment to look at my home, I was shocked to find how much faux-nature … other artists' work,   visit the gallery .   Contact: Megan Looker May 18, 2020 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59473