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Barrier-breaking book program offers new chapter for parents of nonnative English speakers

W Magazine

… to students from the bilingual library at Bloomingdale Elementary School northwest of Kalamazoo. Books offer a portal … Their parents work hard to provide for their families and want to provide a good education for their children." … in Mexico when she was in first grade. "Not understanding not only the language but the culture was very …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69835

Music grad found voice at Western

News

… on Marcell Pierre Whitfield celebrates with family after commencement on Saturday, June 24. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For as long … who will begin that journey in his hometown of Detroit as director of music for a talent agency. While he grew up … offers), there's nowhere I can go." Whitfield says he was empowered to succeed at Western due in large part to Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72011

Orion Rahjes is finding belonging and building legacy at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… Orion Rahjes is finding belonging and building legacy at WMU Haworth Submitted … Western Michigan University. The senior from Des Moines, Iowa, is creating a bright future at the Haworth College of Business through academic achievements and on-campus involvements. With a passion for …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/accountancy-orion-rahjes-naba-student-organizations

Delia Dohm’s curiosity guides her to success as the first WMU student in new co-op program

Haworth College of Business

… is taking the business world by storm. A supply chain management senior in the Haworth College of Business, Dohm of New … for the pilot run of the WMU x Perrigo co-op program, Dohm was responsible for creating a platform to display data for the company. Determining that Power …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74490

Study abroad at Western yields higher student success

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… study abroad are consistently more likely to graduate on time and continue their academic studies, according to 10 … and friends in Spanish. I played soccer in Spanish. It was good. It felt like I was at home.”   Parrott says he … assist more than 1,170 international students on campus and nearly 1,000 WMU degree-seeking students studying at partner …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact

"Value" - Leray Posey

News

… "Value" - Leray Posey Submitted by Megan Looker on "Value" "I wanted to express my physical insecurities in an artistic … my hair, I used flowers to represent that as well. Adding the pink retro aesthetic brings comfort to me as an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59463

"I Thought I Had More Ramen" - Jaylynn Mittig

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… "I Thought I Had More Ramen" - Jaylynn Mittig Submitted by Megan Looker on "I Thought I Had More Ramen" "Discovering Fun, New and Interesting Places" "What inspired me for my "Memento Vitae" series was wanting to represent the reminder of death in a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59468

College of Arts and Sciences faculty earn coveted rotations with federal programs

College of Arts and Sciences

… research projects. Physics Professor begins appointment with NASA Dr. Manuel Bautista , professor of physics, … mission. Bautista will be based at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C. where he will be "managing their science … and Science Program—a multi-disciplinary program that funds scientific research on issues that are related to the law—in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68126

Sky's the limit for aviation grad who knows planes inside and out

News

… technical operations. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Adaora Osolu has always been fascinated by the unexplored—whether it's the … at Western has been really great," says Osolu. "The first time I flew a plane was so exciting! I didn't know what to expect, but it was more than I ever …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-aviation-flight-science-technical-operations-adaora-osolu

Graduate student ready for new career in organizational change leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… encouraged her during an annual review. As the associate director of admissions, operations at Western Michigan … mother of two young children, going to graduate school seemed impossible. "She really felt it was a good step for me, especially being in higher …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75534