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New study abroad experience for first-year students launches a WMU education in the Dominican Republic
Study Abroad
… April 22 at 6 p.m., to learn more. WMU Study Abroad will award a $500 scholarship to any student participating in … The 3‑credit course blends eight days of global immersion in the Dominican Republic with an on‑campus seminar. … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,000 international students and alumni at home and …
https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/02/first-year-study-abroad
Theatre student's Lego Broadway creations set to debut in New York City
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… Theatre student's Lego Broadway creations set to debut in New York City Submitted by … Collection." Lee calls his creations "a love letter to the American musical." Lee adjusts pieces on his re-imagined 1979 … recently to deliver the models, which will be displayed near the front of the facility for everyone to see. He also …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65558
Social work student finds passion, home at WMU
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… Social work student finds passion, home at WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on A post-graduation … more about the results here . KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Life has a way of coming full circle. For Johnny Anderson III , it … University graduate student is an advocate for homeless individuals, helping connect them to health care, housing and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57553
Preparing for private equity success at WMU Haworth
Haworth College of Business
… Trust as a trust banking intern. “I rotated through four divisions of the company—wealth management, corporate retirement planning, financial research, and … has his sights set on the life ahead of him. "As I work toward a career in private equity, I am actively building both …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/finance-michael-harmon-private-equity
Dreaming green: student’s sustainable sleepwear line blends matcha, natural dyes, and eco-conscious fashion
College of Education and Human Development
… Michigan University fashion design students are always transforming their creativity into beautiful garments for the Merchandising Opportunities and Design Association’s (MODA) annual …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/05/dagny-matcha-tea-fashion-moda-spring-runway-show-2026
Finding a team: Dylan Sing’s future in supply chain management
Haworth College of Business
… Finding a team: Dylan Sing’s future in supply chain management … how to do this takes a team of individuals. “There are many ways to complete one task. Working as a team, students can …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70000
International MBA student finds dual-enrollment program the key to her success
Haworth College of Business
… International MBA student finds dual-enrollment program the key to her success Submitted by Janine … her time at Western Michigan University. Originally from India, Albert is an international student at WMU, in her … Academy Institute for Advanced Studies in 2021, Albert was inspired to dive into business further through her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74601
Business student ready to get into the game at Nike
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… Business student ready to get into the game at Nike Submitted by Erin Flynn on Donte' Tuggle will … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A flurry of activity in the weeks leading up to graduation will end with a swoosh for Donte' … process to land what he calls a dream job. "Growing up, I was a Nike fan. My favorite athletes are endorsed by Nike," …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53037
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
In the business of making a difference
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… , a sock company that helps provide 100 days of clean water to someone in Rwanda, Africa, with each pair sold. They started … store in Grand Rapids, 300-plus original designs and nearly $2 million in annual sales. A 2008 Haworth College of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47536