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Turning adversity into opportunity, WMU social work student ready to make a difference

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… face injustice daily—a grim future for little girls growing up like she did. Al Muhaisin wants to give them hope. "Sometimes I think, 'Why are we different than other girls around the world?'" In … at WMU, confident her work will get her closer to her goal of ending injustice and increasing opportunities for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60157

From heartbreak to hope

W Magazine

… A journey born from heartbreak and hope, Sprung grew up in a tumultuous time in Cambodia, when the Khmer Rouge … Buddhist temple with his father. A priest told him he had a golden opportunity, he remembers, as American troops came to … He learned English and graduated high school, but he struggled to find his place in higher education. Then, he found …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57397

WMU Haworth graduate publishes research during undergraduate studies

Haworth College of Business

… , associate professor of business information systems, who supported him through the research process.  Both Campbell … out what kinds of resources Alex could access and made a suggestion that fit the realm of AI-enabled prediction on … experience that I certainly did not expect to have as I was going through the project.” Campbell’s research and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/cis-researchalex-campbellcarrie-songai

Bronco Bash returns to WMU with celebration of new student center

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… the backbone of Bash is always huge; it's a way for us to support our students." WMU President Edward Montgomery will officially kick off the festivities by firing … photo booth. Several student groups like the Voices of WMU Gospel Choir and various Greek organizations will perform …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72501

WMU Food Marketing Conference moves to Grand Rapids

Haworth College of Business

… Food Marketing Conference, an event that has grown to upwards of 700 industry attendees, will move to Grand Rapids … for students enrolled in WMU's food and consumer package goods marketing program. For more information or to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30225

Budding engineer ready to create career opportunities at Western

First-Year Faces

… Grand Rapids Public Schools graduate, Jonathan Malone got a jump on his college courses through a dual enrollment … path to academic success," he says, acknowledging the leg up it gave him on his college journey. "It basically gave me … to choose from—Western has more than 400 RSOs—and if it doesn't already exist, students are encouraged to start …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/news/2025/07/class-2029-jonathan-malone-engineering

WMU Sky Broncos takes top spot at regionals, advances to national competition

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… this year at the Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field. WMU competed alongside teams from Bowling Green … of the hard work and effort this year's team put in leading up to the competition. They were faced with the huge task of … expectations. It has been a ton of fun watching this group go from almost zero experience to regional champions in just …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73192

Professor, institute director Perryman-Clark leads national convention

College of Arts and Sciences

… for postsecondary enrollment to prospective students? What does college writing instruction promise to do for students … The Event While initially intended to be held in Chicago, the conference pivoted to a virtual format in response … Thomas’ confirmation hearing with trying to understand why many did not believe Hill—especially considering how …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67526

WMU hosts ‘Dine 4 Justice’ fundraiser for Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows

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… partnering with the BLOCKS Club Initiative of Kalamazoo to support efforts to empower local youth. They will co-host … and finding inspiration to succeed from within. "Our goal is to encourage fellows and guests to reach their full … potential by igniting their purpose, their power and their why," says Dr. Luchara Wallace , director of the Lewis …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71381

COVID-19 at Western: One year later

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… Submitted by Megan Looker on (March 2020)  Faculty stepping up to support transition to distance education : Distance … protection equipment such as gloves, masks, disposable gowns, face shields, respirators and ethanol or isopropyl … transitioning to distanced visits. (June 2020) Bronco Bash goes virtual : Determined to foster community and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63586