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Akol Abol: From Sudan to WMU
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… by Anonymous (not verified) on “When I left my family, it was not something that I would be able to come back to. I was six years old when government troops and … on campus; providing K-12 outreach; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/09/akol-abol
WMU’s century plant reaches new heights
College of Arts and Sciences
… tape and thermostats to hopefully ensure the spike stays warm in the cold February weather. As of Feb. 22, Alice … Make greenhouse specialist Chris Jackson figure out a way to move the roof out of its way. Alice, an Agave … of WMU Facilities Management to carefully remove a glass panel in anticipation of the plant's growth beyond the roof. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70881
Faculty awarded prestigious Fulbright fellowships for global research and teaching opportunities
News
… Faculty awarded prestigious Fulbright fellowships for global research … just to do research; I went to do both,” says Covell. “It was a fantastic opportunity to work on research projects … providing outreach to area K-12 schools; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/url-2025-fulbright-fellowships-awarded-stephen-covell-chien-juh-gu
Leveling up experience-driven learning opportunities
W Magazine
… in your chosen career and experience the challenges and rewards firsthand. "Experiential learning isn't just a resume … we meet our students' learning needs," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "Our unwavering commitment to offer a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75848
New Sangren designed for instructional change and sustainability
News
… built with the goal of achieving LEED gold certification, was designed by SHW Group of Berkley, Mich. and constructed … Co. A formal celebration, "Excellence Renewed," was set for Sept. 28. It also recognized the creation of an … group study as well. It has five meeting rooms, each with a wall-mounted flat screen to which students may connect a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1840
'Sweet Magnolias' star shares how she planted seeds of success at Western
News
… devouring season two of the hit series, celebrating its renewal for a third installment. "Reaching No. 1 on Netflix as quickly as we did was really thrilling—and for me very heartwarming and … again, and it was really fun to see all the pictures on the wall and go back and reminisce that way," she says. "So many …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67412
WMU welcomes more than 50 new international students this January
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… travelers, International Student Orientation on Jan. 3 was their first introduction to higher education in the … especially in the areas of biochemistry and medicine. This was her first time going abroad. “This is a really new … providing outreach to area K-12 schools; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/international-orientation-25
AFROTC, Ambassador, and Aviation – Avery Bush Accelerates Toward a Career in the Air Force
College of Aviation
… AFROTC, Ambassador, and Aviation – Avery Bush Accelerates Toward a Career in the Air Force Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … passion for youthful aviation enthusiasts. But if your dad was part of the administrative team that kept the Navy's … of his squadron, he listened to the perspectives of a panel of Vietnam War veterans, the viewpoints of Gen. John …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/03/bush
Two-time WMU Study Abroad traveler says global experiences change lives and careers
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… with a minor in international business, studying abroad wasn’t just a goal; it was a promise to herself and her family. As a … on campus; providing K-12 outreach; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-koepp
Honoring resilience: The significance of Indigenous Peoples Day in Michigan
News
… Western's new Native American Affairs Council. The council was established to support and build upon the strengths of … celebrate the peoples and the lands upon which this country was built?" The focus of Indigenous Peoples Day is both to … and Sustainability, and Department of Philosophy, hosted a panel discussion Oct. 8 involving members of Pokagon Band of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65903