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Bronco Food Pantry Assistant receives Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year award

Montgomery Essential Needs

… receives Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year award Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on Every spring, student … critical contributions to campus operations. An additional awards ceremony honoring an exemplary undergraduate and … Valenzuela , an undergraduate assistant at the Montgomery Essential Needs Bronco Food Pantry.   Donielle Easlick, …

https://wmich.edu/essential-needs/news/2026/04/student-employee-year-award

Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find purpose

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… a neuropsychologist. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Haila Jiddou has always been interested in psychology and how the brain works. … scanned various opportunities available within the Department of Psychology and was drawn to Dr. Lisa Baker's lab, which focuses on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73684

WMU professor elected senator of Phi Beta Kappa

College of Arts and Sciences

… , associate professor and chair of the Spanish Department at Western Michigan University, has been elected … post-secondary education.” Pastrana-Pérez also serves as a member of the Committee on Qualifications at the national … than 290 colleges and universities in the United States, nearly 50 alumni associations, and over 700,000 members …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/12/pastrano-perez-ppksenate

Master's student celebrates citizenship, graduation weeks apart

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… weeks apart Submitted by Erin Flynn on U.S. Army Spc. Ewaen Ediae is part of the Task Force Red Lion COVID-19 … Team. As an administrative assistant, he prepared medical supplies for medics administering the vaccine to … held at the Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command in Warren, Michigan, on March 30, 2021. (U.S. Air National …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64006

Alumni panel and scholarship presentation strike big during WMU and Grand Rapids Gold partnership

College of Education and Human Development

… Submitted by Chris Hybels on From left to right, Ameer Ismail, Eric Woodyard and Warda Niaz. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—If you stay ready, you don't … sometimes at a different speed. "Progress is not always linear and sometimes thing aren't meant to happen at a certain …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/03/grand-rapids-gold-basketball-partnership-alumni-panel-scholarship

Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Finding his way: coursework, experiences and support Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Colton Hicks (left) enjoys an alumni award event … Hicks is figuring out the type of engineer he hopes to become—broadening his own skillset through the expertise of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75952

Sweet success: Food marketing student cooks up skills to help business thrive

W Magazine

… to help business thrive Submitted by Erin Flynn on Layla Wallace, a sophomore food marketing major, serves up … to successfully run with a mission to support low-income families in Kalamazoo. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In the moments … to nurturing young talent,” says Luchara Wallace. Now, nearly 10 years in, Layla Wallace has built a reputation as …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/layla-wallace-food-marketing-student-leads-kalamazoo-business

New collaborative home for student organizations at Western encourages engagement, boosts belonging

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… New collaborative home for student organizations at Western encourages … of several other student organizations. "We're looking forward to seeing the new SOC evolve into a vibrant hub where … campus and really draw people in." Members of Alpha Lambda Delta move into their desk space in the SOC. Baldry hopes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72511

Students build leadership skills, promote belonging at WMU-hosted MAASU Spring Conference

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… hoisted banners representing their newfound families, it was hard to tell many had just met.   Thien Lohavichan , a first-year aviation flight … March 20-22. As chair of the Family Leaders Committee, he was charged with recruiting and organizing leaders, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/wmu-hosts-midwest-asian-pacific-islander-desi-american-students-union-spring-2026

5K walk to raise funds for clean water initiatives

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… 5K walk to raise funds for clean water initiatives Submitted by … Nonprofit Leadership Student Association, Alpha Lambda Delta and Kappa Phi Christian Women's Club as well as  St. Thomas More Catholic Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38873