Search results

Student awarded BCBS Michigan Foundation grant for addressing Black adolescent health disparities

College of Education and Human Development

… Student awarded BCBS Michigan Foundation grant for addressing Black … Human Development at Western Michigan University, has been awarded a grant by the Blue Cross Blue Shield of … counteracting the emergence of this trauma." The student award grant is part of the BCBS-MI Foundation's effort to …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/11/counseling-psych-student-research-award-grant-trauma

WMU business students in the winner’s circle at DECA competition

Haworth College of Business

… a customer retention plan for a grocery store. The goal was to encourage consumers who had begun purchasing … them into real business situations early and often. “This was my first year in DECA, and it has completely pushed me out of my comfort zone, helping me grow in countless ways,” says Helmstadter. “The competitive events have taught …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/deca-winners

Need-based aid hike outpaces 2022-23 tuition increase under WMU board-approved plan

News

… and meal plans students choose. Under new pricing, rental rates for Stadium Drive Apartments and Western View …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68372

Western students connect with legislators to advocate for environmental policies

News

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From drinking water and air quality to renewable energy, environmental policy decisions impact every … to keep sewage out of Lake St. Clair. Lead Certificate for Rental Properties : Students lobbied for stronger …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64026

Students receive funding for sustainability projects

News

… incoming students about sustainability and a novel way to produce green electricity are among the research … to pursue. WMU's Student Sustainability Grant Program awarded $10,928 to four projects during the spring round of … a bicycle cooperative; and $5,097 to implement a used bike rental program. For more information about the Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/675

Communitywide sustainability resource offerings keep evolving

News

… a "green fee" to support campus sustainability. The move was instrumental in creating the Office for Sustainability … and leader. "The Office for Sustainability is geared toward students who pay the sustainability fee because they … Of note for WMU students, the hub reinstituted its bike rental program this past fall after a lengthy hiatus. All …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53507

Light Center for Chinese Studies launches Spring Guest Lecture Series

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and the United States: Li Dazhao’s Changing Attitudes towards America” are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in 3130 Sangren … The presentation explores Li Dazhao’s evolving attitudes toward the United States and analyzes his ideological shift. Li Dazhao was a co-founder of the Chinese Communist Party and a mentor …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/china-lecture-2025-spring

Dr. Shannon McMorrow awarded Haenicke Institute grant to enhance global public health education

College of Health and Human Services

… Dr. Shannon McMorrow awarded Haenicke Institute grant to enhance global public … in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences program has been awarded a Haenicke Institute for Global Education - Global … which had gained traction over the past two decades, was something she was eager to delve into. The second part …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/01/mcmorrow

Rachel Troszak is a finance force

Haworth College of Business

… her passion for her work. “When I first started college, I wasn’t sure where I would fit in, but discovering finance … that has made my time at WMU Haworth both challenging and rewarding. The shared drive for success has not only helped me …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/finance-racheltoszak-internships-acg

Preparing for private equity success at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… has his sights set on the life ahead of him. "As I work toward a career in private equity, I am actively building both … Giant Capital and have started certified coursework with  Wall Street Prep there. In the summer, I plan to study …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/finance-michael-harmon-private-equity