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Local insights, global impact: An MBA journey at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Local yet global” is how Western Michigan University MBA student Steve Balaze … my favorite things about the Army in that you have soldiers from all types of backgrounds from across the country and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/mba-steve-balaze

In the heart of Samburu

College of Arts and Sciences

… home that another woman has built out of local wood, wild sisal and cow hides. Somewhere nearby, she hears a comforting … 1989, her work covers various topics, from religion and warfare to climate change and health, but the string that ties … her work focused on “traditional knowledge,” especially how the Samburu viewed personhood and consciousness and how

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-samburu

Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact

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… ready to make an impact Submitted by Erin Flynn on Omer Idris racked up a number of undergraduate research … early on. As a child, he was fascinated by medication and how it worked within the human body, and he was always … trust and the grace to make mistakes, they really go very far. And that is my experience; I was trusted and I was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75831

Hands-on experiences put engineering grad in driver's seat for career opportunities

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… opportunities Submitted by Erin Flynn on Noah Gould, who is graduating with a bachelor's degree in manufacturing … up in Highland, Michigan, has always been fascinated by how things work. He was involved in FIRST Robotics in high … and came up with a version of our unit for that, and as far as I know, it ended up making it to market and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75861

Attend and ascend: Education alum's pilot program increases 10th grade attendance by 14%

College of Education and Human Development

… increases 10th grade attendance by 14% Submitted by Chris Hybels on Once a week, Alysia Baznik will facilitate the exchange of points for rewards, which range from snacks, drinks, toys and school supplies. KALAMAZOO, … education, helped answer my questions and guided me through how to write a grant."  Successfully navigating the process, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/05/alumna-education-special-attendence-intervention-success

WMU professor publishes book examining religious expression in U.S. public schools

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU professor publishes book examining religious expression in U.S. public … the historical, legal and cultural contexts that shape how religion is expressed and interpreted in U.S. schools … legal and ethical issues in education. Students benefit from engaging with contemporary, real-world topics and from

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/brett-geier-education-religion-supreme-court-case-prayer

Baby to ballerina and beyond: Dance double major can plan for the future at Western

First-Year Faces

… Submitted by Megan Looker on MATTESON, Ill.—The future is big and bright for Shaniya Tate . But it’s a far cry from when the Matteson, Illinois, native entered the … is thinking beyond her career as a professional dancer, however, which Western allows her to do both. “At some …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69084

Spring 2025 career fairs provide students gateway to jobs, internships

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… Tuesday, Feb. 4 , bringing together hundreds of employers poised to hire top talent for full-time, part-time, co-op and … career ambassadors by visiting any of the four drop-in locations. Drop-in  advice sessions typically take between … The Source on the second floor,  Mondays through Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. Floyd Hall, outside Parkview Café …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/newsspring-2025-career-internship-fairs

WMU, Haenicke Institute for Global Education, announce International Education Week

International Student and Scholar Services

… on Campus and Beyond . Several events are scheduled from November 18-22 to celebrate global diversity and … accounts of international students hailing from Angola, Pakistan and Portugal.   Engineers Without Borders: Local and … to the village for generations to come. Join us to hear how WMU students are transcending oceans to make the world a …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-0

Onward for a new school year: Newest Broncos welcomed to campus

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… WMU President Russ Kavalhuna helps a student unload his car. Students are all smiles moving into their new homes … their students move in all of the belongings they brought from home. Volunteers from registered student organizations, … from Whitehall, Michigan, agrees. “I love the campus: How it’s laid out, the programs . a A nd all of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/fall-welcome-students-move-on-campus-2025