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Nursing student achieves debt-free education

College of Health and Human Services

… Houtrouw , a senior in the Bronson School of Nursing (BSON) and the Lee Honors College (LHC) at Western Michigan University, the college experience has been … rigorous yet deeply supportive, thanks to professors and clinical instructors who are committed to helping …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/12/abigail

Two longtime staff members retire from University Libraries

University Libraries

… Libraries, Vicki Carter , cataloging coordinator, and Terri Stowers , library acquisitions coordinator, will … after completing her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Western. She held several roles within the library, … and later earned her Master of the Arts in Counseling from Western. Most recently, Carter has split focus between …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/longtime-staff-members-retire

Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries

International Student and Scholar Services

… Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Megan Garrett chose Western Michigan University (WMU) because the school … Ann Arbor places a high priority on intertwining travel and experiential learning. At the age of 20, she has already … when considering schools. “I love how engaged the staff at Western is in making this an opportunity for students,” she …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett

Melinda Lockett receives Lee Honors College Distinguished Service Award

College of Health and Human Services

… long been known for her unwavering dedication to students and her deep commitment to the values of public service and education. This year, her exceptional contributions have … , an honor bestowed by the Lee Honors College staff at Western Michigan University. Each year, the LHC selects …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/lhclockett

Martial arts obsession inspires Japanese research focus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Celebration dinner at the hotsprings after waterfall practice Studying martial arts and teaching English as a second language as a young man in … chair of the Department of Comparative Religion at Western Michigan University. Since 2003, Covell has been …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/03/martial-arts-research-soga

WMU Campus History Map update released

University Libraries

… by Angela Brcka on We are excited to share a revised and extended Western Michigan University Campus History Map with our … opened Student Center in 2023. The update also shows how Western’s landscape has changed since the map was initially …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/10/campus-history-map-update

WMU alumnus Zachary Earle awarded Elite Margriet Tindemans Early Strings Scholarship

College of Fine Arts

… Margriet Tindemans Early Strings Scholarship Submitted by Brandi Engel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In a remarkable achievement … that bridges centuries of musical tradition, 2024 Western Michigan University alumnus Zachary Earle has been … Preece of the Grand Rapids Symphony before enrolling at Western Michigan University. Here, he earned his Bachelor of …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/07/earle-scholarship-award

Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… in 2022. He obtained a master's degree in global leadership and learning in 2024.  KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Deniss Efesper … the International Student and Scholar Services Office at Western Michigan University (WMU) . “That gave me the … practice and academic training programs, supported by Western in partnership with employers nationwide.   These …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/international-student-internship

Ancient Nepalese caves attract attention of WMU bioarchaeologist

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… of Nepal has been discovered by Dr. Jacqueline Eng,  a Western Michigan University bioarcheologist, as a member of … The team includes archaeologists, historians, linguists, and other specialists participating in an anthropological … an environment that supports the global engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/nepalese-cave-research-spotlight

Walker Institute’s new director ‘stands on business’ with youth community outreach 

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Walker Institute’s new director ‘stands on business’ with youth community outreach  Submitted … to be re-embedded. Bianca Nightengale-Lee KALAMAZOO, MI – Western Michigan University’s new director of the Lewis … work at the University.  Dr. Bianca Nightengale-Lee  joined Western on August 19. Nightengale-Lee previously served as …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/10/lewis-walker-nightengale-lee