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Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities

News

… has blossomed at Western Michigan University. "I don't know what my life would have been like if I didn't have the … social work in a school system," says Cortes. "Whenever I go to tutor at El Concilio, I can really relate to those … years ago is realized. "It means everything. There was a time I wouldn't ever see my parents at all because of how …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67907

WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter

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… features of the program is how customizable it is. It does a great job of tailoring a student's needs to set them … in their everyday living.  "Employers have said for a long time they're interested in students who have soft skills," … knowledge of the content of their own disciplines, but what employers also want to see is students who have the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62074

Greenhouse staff pushes past glass ceiling for Alice the Agave plant

College of Arts and Sciences

… appear at the top of the plant, high in the air—but that doesn’t make the view any less amazing. The Agave's lowest … will eventually be returning to the roof two or three more times as the flowers open to apply pollen to Alice’s … in this region, so in order to accommodate it, I’ve had to go up there and do it myself.”   As she blooms, Alice will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71874

Bronco gymnast's resilience earns nomination for national award

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… success in overcoming significant health challenges and ongoing adversities." In the end, another finalist was … Inspiration Award winner, but Murphy says the title isn't what's important—it's the opportunity to help others. "I'm … bars isn't so scary.' I just had to take it one day at a time … and be patient." THE PAYOFF Murphy had a banner year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68377

Lauren Dani: Selling solutions

Haworth College of Business

… representatives and four regional managers to understand what information they needed from the interviews. … WMU Career Outcomes Report .  Dani recently accepted a full-time marketing associate role with Stryker. “After … of a stereotype of someone trying to sell a product that doesn’t work, or that the customer doesn’t truly need. But …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75079

Global internship experience brings marketing student closer to her goals

Haworth College of Business

… experience brings marketing student closer to her goals Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Isabel Henrickson's … and career paths that combined all of her interests. “What appeals to me most about marketing is that there are so … to help companies that are navigating this for the first time!”  Curious where she will land? Follow Henrickson on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69664

WMU Aviation’s Jersey girl and recent grad: Jade Joseph

College of Aviation

… using the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown to take the time to do some higher-education research.   Joseph and … in aviation.  "Both me and my dad were intrigued" with what it had to offer.  And before that, as a subscriber to … leave New Jersey," but that trepidation was overcome by her goal "to attend a top aviation school that was also …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/joseph

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

Winter closure policy: Staying warm and informed at Western during winter 2024-25

News

… weather is just around the corner, and now is a good time to review Western Michigan University's closure … operations will continue as scheduled. When the University does close, regardless of the reason, the closure is …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/winter-closure-information-2025

A tail of hope: WMU Therapy Dog Clinic receives $45,000 grant

College of Health and Human Services

… delivered, free of charge, to Kalamazoo County youth undergoing developmental trauma assessments, outpatient mental …   As the Therapy Dog Clinic continues to grow, so does its impact. With each wagging tail and gentle nudge, these dogs are changing lives—one paw at a time.   …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/05/therapy-dog-grant-2025