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Spring 2025 student exhibit

University Libraries

… students during the spring of 2025. This student exhibit can be found on the second floor of Waldo Library in the … all its forms, blending the technicality of graphic design with the expression of fine art.  … live in the duality. I rely on the strong influences of my youth, comics, video games, skateboarding, pop culture, and …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/02/student-exhibit-spring-2025

International health care experiences put nursing grad on path to career success

News

… full of promise , headed to Western Michigan University with her sights set on becoming a nurse anesthetist. Four … I have a lot to give. When people come to the hospital, it can be the worst moment of their life. So something as … real life. And that's been super helpful, because even if you think that you're going into the medical field, it's …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nursing-graduate-2024-commencement-emily-bosak-career-success

Michigan Geological Survey advances with new leadership, facility and funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… Michigan Geological Survey advances with new leadership, facility and funding Submitted by … are now at a pivotal moment,” Pearson says. “We have significant work ahead to gather essential data, conduct … of these projects have been selected to receive significant federal funding, solidifying MGS and WMU as global …

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

Take precautions to avoid getting, spreading influenza

News

… or spreading influenza. "We saw an uptick in students with flu-like symptoms early in December, and we may see … says there are many steps members of the campus community can take to help keep the rate of seasonal flu cases on … people experiencing flu-like illness should not overreact. "You don't need go to your doctor's office or the emergency …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4067

"Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams

College of Aviation

… often, we have the best of intentions; going into something with a keen sense of where we are heading.  However, it is … focused on two things: football and medicine.  “I will tell you, when I graduated from high school and selected Western … The time requirements for both of these pursuits are significant and occasionally push people away from doing one or the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/07/egglesfield

Michigan Pre-College Youth Outreach Leadership & Program Excellence Award Recipient Announcement

Precollege Programming

… Michigan Pre-College Youth Outreach Leadership & Program Excellence Award … leadership, initiative, and operational excellence, significantly contributing to the success of their program.  … for students from more than 10 counties; collaborating with colleagues from WMU and across the state to serve the …

https://wmich.edu/precollege/news/2025/11/precollege-youth-award

Keenan Millar: Digital marketing student to small business success

Haworth College of Business

… have brought him undeniable success. “I have gained significant professional skills by running my own business. One key … and continuously improve my skills. Being able to network with seasoned professionals has also opened doors to … Millar shares some advice with his fellow students. “ Start your own small business even if it feels intimidating. While …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/digital-marketingkeenan-millarsmall-business

Steven Widger: Growth through connections

Haworth College of Business

… classes that have helped me get ahead and become a better candidate for jobs. This is just one example of how the faculty at the college can help you grow your professional skills.” Connections with professors have been the most notable contributor to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/supplychainmanagement-stevenwidger-growth-connections

Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers

W Magazine

… that are typically off-limits to speak about in North American culture. Therefore, matters pertaining to race, death, … Resulting is a classroom atmosphere that’s infused with respectful and non-judgmental exchange. Although … viewpoints about forbidden topics, especially those you oppose, and, in the process, become transformed. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619

For the birds: Avian adventures at Asylum Lake Preserve

News

… sailed overhead, while a male mallard meandered downstream. Within Western Michigan University’s 274-acre Asylum Lake … nature is to get away from all of the typical things that you’re worrying about in your day. What a beautiful … and the birds calling,” says Gill, who is originally from Canada. “It can give you an amazing sense of peace and also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58860