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"I Thought I Had More Ramen" - Jaylynn Mittig

News

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

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

Striking the right chord: From mock interview to music classroom

College of Education and Human Development

… that began with a mock interview and led to a full-time role at Schoolcraft Community Schools.      KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—When music education student, Madison Vogel , walked into a mock interview during one of the College of … she expected a chance to practice. What she got instead was a life-changing opportunity. Hosted multiple times …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/05/art-education-alumni-lands-job-schoolcraft

Preparing to Lead: William Murphy’s Aviation Management Approach

College of Aviation

… Preparing to Lead: William Murphy’s Aviation Management Approach Submitted by Tom Thinnes on William Murphy … about accomplishing all that. . . and in spades.  By the way, Murphy has also logged time as a laboratory assistant … AHP "littles", Luke (left) and Cade (right). To Murphy's way of thinking, these activities have nurtured his …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/murphy

WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern

News

… WMU product design student helps envision games of the future as Hasbro intern Submitted by Erin Flynn … come up with brand new board game ideas or different ways to play the classic games. It's pretty great!" While … as it has developed over the past three years. "He's always been working with my classmates and I side-by-side. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60216

Graduate student ready for new career in organizational change leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… 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 … Eggerstedt didn't have a clear direction for what she wanted to study at WMU.  "I worked in the geosciences for …

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

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 Submitted by Abbie Griffith on Dylan Sing KALAMAZOO, … how to do this takes a team of individuals. “There are many ways to complete one task. Working as a team, students can … experience taking on projects during my internship, but I was also able to learn from a great supervisor who always …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70000

WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Mich. — Eight Western Michigan University students were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship in … study abroad scholarship.   Administered by the U.S. Department of State, the Gilman Scholarship provides up to $5,000 … Western Michigan University community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 international students and alumni at home and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/gilman-scholarship-recipients

WMU honors alumnus, Medal of Honor recipient at Bronco football game

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… WMU honors alumnus, Medal of Honor recipient at Bronco football game Submitted … acts of bravery as a U.S. Army medic during the Vietnam War, Western Michigan University graduate James C. "Doc" … to embark on a mission to secure a transportation route near Nui Yon. As Jim and his men jumped out of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43734

WMU’s Venture Studio turns design students into founders

College of Fine Arts

… Brandi Engel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— If they were nervous, it was hard to tell. On a Friday evening in late April, a group … Pitch Event and pitched the businesses they had spent two semesters building from scratch. And they were prepared. The … How many people in the room knew someone with diabetes? Nearly every hand went up. Nearly 48 million Americans live …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2026/05/venture-studio-pitch-event

The road to success: Samantha Parent’s future in human resources

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As senior Samantha Parent races toward the finish line to complete her human resource management major at Western Michigan University, she has … and welcome d in their position s .”   Parent has always had a crew of Western faculty mentors to guide her.     …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71124