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Brief trip, big impact: Journey abroad gives nursing student holistic perspective
W Magazine
… them to become more well-rounded professionals and people. Upon learning about the course, Fraley immediately … competent.” Experience-driven learning Broncos gain a leg up in their career journey with access to a multitude of … and beverages,” she says. “These were 12-hour days, sun up and sundown doing stuff.” During the trip, Fraley saw, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75859
Fieldwork in Alaska: Students bring mobile tax preparation to residents
Haworth College of Business
… time in these rural communities, the volunteers would set up their tax centers and work up to 14-hour days, assisting the residents with their tax … began their journey, the volunteers hauled 50 pounds of supplies through airports and onto bush planes. “Visiting the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75147
Study abroad at Western yields higher student success
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… . He is half Colombian and half German American. He grew up in a bilingual household. He is now minoring in Spanish. … the trip makes him a more competitive applicant for jobs upon graduation. He possesses stronger cross-cultural … engaged southwest Michigan. These initiatives include designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact
Western students lead strategy development to keep young professionals in Kalamazoo
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… in Michigan is among the state's top priorities, and a group of Western Michigan University students is driving … told students and 160 young professionals during an event designed to gain input from current young professionals in … "We have tasked these incredible students to employ a design-thinking problem-solving approach to diagnose, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75403
Andy Grammer to perform campus concert
News
… released last year, and his first single, "Keep Your Head Up," has been certified as a Gold Record. He has played …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2273
Campus office hours released for holidays
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… at University Arena. Visit the events calendar for up-to-date listings. Residence halls reopen at 10 a.m. … Dec. 22; closed Dec. 23 through Jan. 2. The pharmacy drive-up window is open for prescription pick-up until 5:30 p.m. on days the health center is open. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36916
Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find purpose
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… for potential use in future anxiety medications. "It opened up a lot of opportunities for me, because for the practicum, … and having my own research study will give me a leg up in my applications." Jiddou also jumped at the … and have it focus so much on youth," she says. "Growing up, you sometimes feel like you have no say in what you …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73684
WMU now has rapid-result COVID-19 testing
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… and assist the institution with campus return plans. “The biggest advantage to WMU providing the rapid-result antigen … to test has been a key factor that allows areas to open up in a safe way.” Sindecuse gained access to testing equipment and supplies needed to provide this service with an appeal to the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59788
Western students leave their mark near campus through mural experience
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… Flynn on Located at 2618 W. Michigan Avenue, a new mural designed by Brad Zenz, B.F.A.'09, puts Bronco pride on full … B.F.A.'09, works on the Bronco spirit-inspired mural he designed. Zenz painted the new mural next to the first mural … Muralz, is located. Zenz jumped at the opportunity to team up with the next generation of Bronco artists on this …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-students-leave-mark-through-mural-experience-gwen-frostic-school-art
Impactful experiences empower theatre grad to script ambitious future
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… to head to Kalamazoo. "Ultimately, the reason I ended up choosing Western is because they believed in me and I … a very unique experience, but I think it was one that ended up cultivating relationships that will last forever." Now, … a bachelor's degree in theatre. "I know that I have a group of people who are always going to support me no matter …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75482