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OSE Biennial Survey: Win Prizes!

Student Engagement

… The survey is open from January 26 through February 16. Your responses help us understand what is working, what is … Prizes and drawing details Students who complete the survey can opt into the prize drawing. Prize winners will be drawn … fryer Ninja blender Ninja pod coffee maker Ninja Thirsti If you want to be included in the drawing, follow the …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/news/2026/01/osesurvey26

Robust new online hub empowers WMU graduate students

News

… to success in graduate studies.    Ashley Scott, a Ph.D. candidate in geosciences, talks with another student in Dr. Stephen Kaczmarek's Carbonate … for graduate students Recent studies indicate American graduate students are experiencing high levels of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/compass-new-online-hub-graduate-students

Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf

College of Aviation

… a 27-year career in the Air Force, Tracy Smiedendorf logged more than his share of vivid memories.   How about … of the Western Michigan University College of Aviation with a degree in what was then known as flight technology:   … employees.  "Tom was a great flight instructor who made you a better pilot and a better person," he says.   …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf

Financial, academic support available for student-parents in need of child care assistance

News

… weekly. We would have been struggling financially and with a whole bunch of other things if it wasn't for the … College of Education and Human Development . "When you have child care full time, you can take a whole load of classes. You have more time to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64780

Brad Coffman: From Private to Professional Pilot in Four Years

College of Aviation

… begins the first time they fly or their initial encounter with an airplane. The wonderment produced by being in the … pieces of machinery has a profound effect on many young individuals. For some, the introduction to aviation is … mission. As many recall, the last two years of high school can be challenging. In addition to the academic strain, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/12/coffman

Grad student uses creativity, collaboration to keep her students learning

News

… students learning. Through creativity and collaboration with families, special education teacher and master’s … our villages may be physically fragmented, technology can help us maintain our connections and continue to make … a photo of one of her online sessions. Make a plan for how you want your instruction online to look and modify it for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58673

Students turn ideas into market-ready products at RID+I’s Venture Studio

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

… stakeholders, investors and local business leaders. Design With a Purpose The Venture Studio is a launchpad for big … it into something that's an inch and a half tall, and I can put it on my desk." Seeley emphasizes a consumer-first … helped her to have the confidence to pitch her ideas. "If you don't believe in it, why would anybody else believe in …

https://wmich.edu/designinstitute/news/2025/04/venture-studio

From Bangladesh to Bronco Pride: How Tasfia Al Amin found her confidence and community at WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and Learning Community Abroad Tasfia Al Amin, center, poses with friends at International Student Orientation in 2025. … from 95 foreign countries at WMU. International students can sign up to participate in a video interview here .  … something happening on campus,” says Al Amin. “And when you reach out or ask for help, you realize you do belong …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/international-tasfia-al-amin

Bronco Bash is bigger than ever with hundreds of orgs, businesses and even a mechanical shark

News

… Bronco Bash is bigger than ever with hundreds of orgs, businesses and even a mechanical … a campus do want to connect with our community." Attendees can expect a number of fun activities, including mechanical … though Bronco Bash can feel really big, it really is where you can find your 'why.'" For more WMU news, arts and events …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/bronco-bash-bigger-ever-2024

Bridging Barriers: A firsthand look at immigration issues

W Magazine

… issues Submitted by Erin Flynn on A student speaks with a child on the other side of the border fence. Feet … worlds apart, a small group of WMU students speaks to two young brothers through the bars of a tall, rust-covered … that they couldn’t engage. There are a number of ways you can engage someone.” It turned out, the key to breaking down …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57379