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Walker Institute’s new director ‘stands on business’ with youth community outreach 

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Walker Institute’s new director ‘stands on business’ with youth community outreach  Submitted by Emily Monacelli … to amplify that and let people know what we do, and how we can support them within the local Kalamazoo community.”  …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/10/lewis-walker-nightengale-lee

WMU’s College of Education and Human Development honored with 2025 Friend of FCS Award

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU’s College of Education and Human Development honored with 2025 Friend of FCS Award Submitted by Chris Hybels on … II. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Michigan affiliate of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (MIFCS) has … field through educational programming and collaboration with the Michigan Family, Career and Community Leaders of …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/michigan-family-consumer-sciences-friend-award-partnership-fccla

Accountancy professor finds formula for connecting with students

Haworth College of Business

… Accountancy professor finds formula for connecting with students Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, … of her classroom. Senior David Jones recalls, “I was struggling with a financial analysis paper for another class and … open and relating concepts to everyday things we like and can understand, accounting was manageable. For example, when …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/accounting-connections-brittani-shantel-jackson

Forging a Creative Path: How Kayla Powers Built a Career on Her Own Terms

College of Fine Arts

… in her home studio in Detroit. When Kayla Powers graduated with an art history degree in 2011, she faced the same … is a masterclass in how a fine arts education prepares you not just for a job, but for a meaningful life. Art from … reminder of how organic life doesn't just survive but can truly thrive within (and even playfully reshape) the …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/09/wmu-alumni-kayla-powers

Lessons in language: Mastering Japanese, computer engineering opens doors for WMU grad

News

… a 2023 Presidential Scholar, is graduating from Western with bachelor’s degrees in both computer engineering and … apart in the language department to show how I’m an ideal candidate for this opportunity.”   In addition to writing a … he could.   “The Keio campus is about as downtown as you can imagine,” he says. “You’d get off the train and turn …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-computer-engineering-japanese-noah-braasch

American Samoan a starting linesman for Bronco football

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/kasimili-uitalia-spotlight

Grant advances bacteria research while training future scientists

College of Arts and Sciences

… focusing on how Shigella survives in harsh environments within the human body. The bacterium infects hundreds of … for dysentery.   Focus on student training   A significant component of the grant is its focus on student … of the project and share a passion for science,” says Gurleen Kaur , a previous undergraduate research student in …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/03/grant-advances-bacteria-research

Experiential learning in public relations at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… full of experience before their first day on the job. Within the School of Communication, classes are not only … Fund, and Rootead Enrichment Center. “The point is, in PR, you have to be ready for the fact that you won’t get to … plan, but because they’re part of that organization, they can actually continue on with it and make it happen and make …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/11/experiential-learning-pr

Culture, Communication and Community Development in Tanzania: A transformative study abroad experience

Study Abroad

… senior Shelby Vaughn says her 12-day trip to Tanzania with WMU Study Abroad was one of the most transformative … in learning more. Sign up today to take this first step in your study abroad adventure.  Vaughn says her 12-days in … so much passion to continue to find opportunities where I can be part of a greater purpose and impact for many around …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2025/11/tanzania

From Intern to Operator: Hudson's Aviation Management Journey

College of Aviation

… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Reed Hudson (right) at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing with MDOT Office of Aeronautics Director, Bryan Budds … 2023," he says.  "My job was to determine how many delays, cancellations or diversions were a result of not having ILS …

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