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Brief trip, big impact: Journey abroad gives nursing student holistic perspective

W Magazine

… of studying abroad. But as a nursing student with a rigorous academic schedule, it felt as though those dreams … politics, religion and economics have determined how and what people eat and drink over time, students in the class gain a better understanding of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75859

High school seniors invited to fall open houses

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… can receive an admission decision at the event by signing up for on-site admission when registering and bringing the … and informational presentations will take place at various times during the day. Opportunities at the open house Visit … from 2 to 4 p.m. Attendees will have the flexibility to go to presentations and take tours that will be most …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2268

From heartbreak to hope

W Magazine

… life has taken him around the world and back several times. The WMU alumnus has impacted thousands of lives with … Buddhist temple with his father. A priest told him he had a golden opportunity, he remembers, as American troops came to … there when I go back, helping with ideas and bringing what I learned from WMU and my travels through all of Europe …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57397

Unbridled success: Broncos take horse-racing world by storm

W Magazine

… and Chase Chamberlin hoist the iconic Kentucky Derby gold cup into the air. LOUISVILLE, Ky.—On hallowed ground … Commonwealth. "Chase and I keep saying we thought we knew what the word ‘surreal’ meant before a couple of weekends … app launched in 2021. "I think back a lot on those times when it was not always easy to stay convinced to stay …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71843

Geography grad created road map to success at Western

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… program in geography. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some students go to college looking for direction; Quinn Heiser decided to … tuition, mentorship, summer internships, a stipend and full-time employment with the department at the National … as a person," says Heiser. "The interest that they take in what you're interested in, what you want to do with your …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71466

WMU secures $5.3M to boost Michigan innovation and biotech growth

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… has played a vital role for more than two decades in supporting early-stage biotech startups and advancing life science discovery across the state. … entrepreneurial energy and keep growing our economy,” says  Gov. Gretchen Whitmer .    Established by a series of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/biosciences-research-commercialization-center-inaugural-michigan-innovation-fund

Four staffers bestowed WMU's top honor

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… Innovative. Inspirational. Four staff members who routinely go above and beyond their job descriptions will be honored … Multicultural Affairs. She's since been promoted multiple times within the office and is currently associate director … An enrollment assistant in WMU's Graduate College, Rose does it all. She is responsible for graduate enrollment …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55240

Music grad found voice at Western

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… wouldn't be sitting right here," he says, remembering a time he wasn't sure he would continue in the Irving S. … range. "She quickly took me under her wing and showed me what my voice can do," he says. "She took a whole semester … that could pay off in the future professionally. "Sinfonia doesn't stay in your collegiate years. You continue …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72011

Business student ready to get into the game at Nike

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… journey to the Nike headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. Tuggle raced to the head of the pack during a rigorous recruiting process to land what he calls a dream job. "Growing up, I was a Nike fan. My … "It's a long distance away, but it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." Tuggle will be a human resources …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53037

Connections between engineering and business a win for students

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… to projects from someone outside of his major." How does participation in these organizations fit into Rubarth’s … goals?  “I cannot build a race car. However, during my time at WMU, I have learned how to manage a team of people … time and time again proven himself an exemplary model of what a Bronco should be and is someone who continues to grow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75143