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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

Scholarship in action: Research highlights

University Libraries

… Knights Templar. In April, Dr. Robert Berkhofer , professor and director of the Medieval Institute, spoke on our “Trial … during the Crusades, was a powerful monastic military and financial order. The order is well known by historians and the general public, as the infamous trials and mythos …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-research-highlights

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

Fall 2025 student exhibit

University Libraries

… Mich.—University Libraries is honored to feature creative and research works by Western Michigan University students during the fall of … poster This qualitative study explores how students at Western Michigan University use AI chatbots to support their …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/11/student-exhibit-fall-2025

American-style teaching covered in CELCIS graduate assistant training program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… graduate assistants presentation methods, protocols, and nuances of classroom instruction in the American … Assistant Training program that has been offered through Western Michigan University's Career English Language Center … an environment that supports the global engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/celcis-graduate-training-feature

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

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

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

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