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Finding fun in Sydney Wade’s future

Haworth College of Business

… Finding fun in Sydney Wade’s future Submitted by Abbie Griffith on Sydney Wade KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From a young age, senior Sydney Wade , … she learned from her youth into the classroom.  “ I come from a family of entrepreneurs and have been surrounded …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70155

Ready for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… student has sights set on space Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Parker Jarrett (left) meets with friends in Floyd Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sophomore Parker Jarrett says she was drawn to Western Michigan University’s engineering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66271

WMU, Make-A-Wish Michigan partner to support cancer survivor’s dreams of becoming a nurse

News

… a nursing degree at WMU. SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—In a powerful moment of hope and possibility, Make-A-Wish Michigan, in … of their own. That dream took a life-changing step forward when she was surprised during a special celebration … deeper impact of the wish experience, especially for teens nearing adulthood. “Adalae, your wish is officially …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/make-wish-wmu-nursing-student-tuition-support

Open-Minded Olivia Arnold - Stepping Out of Her Comfort Zone, Pursuing Her Passions and Taking to the Sky

College of Aviation

… double major in aviation flight science and aviation management and operations?   Read on:  Olivia Arnold with a WMU … fill it out, not really thinking anything of it."    Arnold was scripted to have this kind of perspective on … be any different?  Almost forgetting about the survey, she was somewhat surprised a few weeks later to see her name on …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/11/arnold

Exemplars of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award

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… of engaging education honored with Distinguished Teaching Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Whether … them to grow outside their comfort zones or taking time to personally counsel students through career decisions, … on my (honors) thesis, and I can imagine it would not be nearly as successful if it was not for Dr. DeCamp." Students …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/whitney-decamp-timothy-palmer-dee-sherwood-named-2024-distinguished-teaching

Research opportunities, campus involvement set biomedical sciences student up for success as future pediatric heart surgeon

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… Research opportunities, campus involvement set biomedical sciences student up for success as … highlights outside of the classroom at Western and will always hold a special place in my heart," she says, noting the … their priorities and interests. She knew medical school was in her future as she was inspired to become a pediatric …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70165

Super Bowl-winning coach John Harbaugh reflects on his start at Western: ‘The greatest three coaching years of my life’

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… seed, triumphed as underdogs in three of four playoff games, including the championship game, which featured a … and the more than 160 million viewers at home, he said, “It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t perfect. But it was us.” The mantra … at Western made a lot of sense. But as the football season neared, something would happen that forever changed the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/john-harbaugh-baltimore-ravens-super-bowl-winning-coach-wmu-alumni

NPR counterterrorism correspondent to speak Feb. 4

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Council of Western Michigan in Grand Rapids to present a timely talk on international issues in conjunction with the … Temple-Raston is a Belgian-born American journalist and award-winning author, well known for her 2001 book, “A Death … be held in the Performing Arts Center at Aquinas College, near the corner of Plymouth and Robinson Road. They will …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/12/counterterrorism-correspondant-lecture

WMU EV infrastructure most extensive on campuses nationwide

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… increased, thanks to 16 charging stations that have just come online at Western Michigan University, making WMU the new … from the Clean Energy Coalition made the 15 new stations near Miller Auditorium possible. Added to four stations … solar array are meant to serve as a visual symbol of the way forward for a clean transportation future. "Electric …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/191

New facility improvement projects continue

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… New facility improvement projects continue Submitted by Deanne Puca on … and French residence halls that make up the complex located near the Student Recreation Center. Demolition begins on … historic burr oak that has been around well before Western was founded in 1903 and predates Michigan’s statehood in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63836