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WMU business student honored as a top leader in Michigan

Haworth College of Business

… as a top leader in Michigan Submitted by Stacey Anderson on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Senior human resource management major … of DECA at WMU, she also works in the Zhang Career Center as a peer educator where she helps students develop … and BNY in human resources. Petroff placed third in the event planning competition at the DECA International Career …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/collegiate-deca-madison-petroff

Employee spotlight: Andy Kaliyati

University Libraries

… spotlight: Andy Kaliyati Submitted by Angela Brcka on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The University Libraries is excited … is a safe space for everyone.” For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Sara Volmering …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/spotlight-andy-kaliyati

Well-being in action: Programming highlights

University Libraries

… support services and registered student organizations.  The event also featured self-care activities and entertainment … opportunities for free, professional headshots during the event, to help students prepare for upcoming career fairs. The event was created in 2023 to help students stay connected …

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

WMU hosts Michigan high school students for programming competition

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… teammates during the WMU High School Programming Contest.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s College of …   Students from the Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center (KAMSC) , Pioneer High School (Ann Arbor) and Harbor … of Computer Science, served as the chief organizer of the event. He hopes to continue the competition annually.    …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/high-school-programming-contest

Stability and support: Education alum journey from TRIO FESP to camp leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… as the day camp director at Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor CenterKALAMAZOO, Mich.—Going to school always provided Grace … at Gull Lake Community Schools. For more WMU news, arts and events, visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/grace-eishen-sherman-lake-ymca-trio-fesp-leadership

Western students go 'All In' with short story contest

University Libraries

… In' with short story contest Submitted by Angela Brcka on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— This fall, the University Libraries joined … one of three cash prizes and international publication. Seventeen Western students submitted entries into the … Waldo Library,” says Volmering. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News  online.  Contact: Grace Florinchi …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-short-story-contest

Yukiko Murakami, 50 years later - Tragic loss of Japanese alumna continues to give life to WMU’s strongest exchange program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… accident in Ohio, an overwhelming response from people in Kalamazoo and Japan resulted in the establishment of an … and the inspiration behind the University’s Soga Japan Center. “When WMU President Dr. James Miller learned the … and southwest Michigan communities benefit from several events hosted annually by the Soga Japan Center, including …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/11/yukiko-murakami-memorial-50

New study abroad experience for first-year students launches a WMU education in the Dominican Republic

Study Abroad

… the Dominican Republic Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Haenicke Institute for Global … providing K-12 outreach; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and culture from … Institute for Global Education. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online.   Contact: Maddie …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/02/first-year-study-abroad

A Presidential Scholarship Takes Student from Dominican Republic to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… were key factors in Nayibe Tavares decision to move to Kalamazoo. "I wanted to learn as much as possible about the … games with my friends and working out at the recreation center," she said. Her advice for travelers to the Dominican … providing K-12 outreach; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and culture from …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/nayibe-tavares-spotlight

Building connections and continuous learning are key to industrial engineering alum’s success

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… with Dr. Steve Butt, dean, as she receives the Spire Award. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When Margean Gladysz, B.S.E.’75 , started … International. Starting out in South Bend, Indiana, and eventually completing an MBA at Indiana University, Gladysz … chapter), the WMU Alumni Association, a YMCA and the NJ Center for Nonprofits,” says Gladysz. A colleague from the …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/margean-gladysz-spire-award