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Seniors recognized for academic achievement as 2025 Presidential Scholars

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… for 2025 during the annual Presidential Scholars Convocation. Presidential Scholar Adrienne Parreno is joined by … designation is the highest academic honor that Western can bestow on its undergraduates. Selection is based on a … featured a keynote address by  Cecelia Chapleau , B.A.’24, who was the 2024 Presidential Scholar in political …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/03/2025-presidential-scholars-celebration

WMU room-and-board rates for 2013-14 to rise by 3.25 percent

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… WMU room-and-board rates for 2013-14 to rise by 3.25 percent Submitted by … The planning and budgeting strategy has allowed for significant incentives and discounts for students and families … advantage of hall activities, leadership opportunities, 24-hour staffing and a variety of dining options. Further …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6651

Building a business, one degree at a time

Haworth College of Business

… Building a business, one degree at a time Submitted by Brooke Humphrey on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … citrus, earthy notes and sweet blends, working with trained "Aromatenders" who guide the blending process. The … volunteers her time with WMU Haworth students, speaking candidly about what entrepreneurship takes. "You need to put …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/businessnews202601tanya-thompson

Doctoral student's work recognized at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Doctoral student's work recognized at international conference Submitted by Cindy Wagner on … material waste, enhancing production precision, and significantly lowering operational risks. “The paper has an … that provides leadership for the application, education, training, research, and development of industrial and …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/07/clifford-mensah-best-paper-award

A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots

College of Aviation

… serving the Tampa, Fla., region. Having both finished their training as first officers, the newly appointed FOs will be … headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind.  Operating as American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express, its hubs … and become a pilot."  That she has, along with completing a minor in Spanish at Western.  Aviation had also intrigued …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/karleighandmitch

WMU to purchase Newell Rubbermaid’s facility on Parkview Campus

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… University will purchase the Newell Rubbermaid building located on Parkview Campus following approval by the WMU Board … building will also be assessed to determine whether it can accommodate long-needed locker rooms for the adjacent … maintenance, the Physical Plant building presents significant accessibility challenges. The nearby Campus Services …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/newell-rubbermaid-facility-purchase-parkview-campus

OSE Biennial Survey: Win Prizes!

Student Engagement

… 26 through February 16. Your responses help us understand what is working, what is not, and where we should focus our … Context that shapes involvement, such as work hours, first-generation status, housing, commuting, and … Prizes and drawing details Students who complete the survey can opt into the prize drawing. Prize winners will be drawn …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/news/2026/01/osesurvey26

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… communities. Highlights include a Japanese conversation table, opportunities to teach international students … The lecture will be given by Asha Noor from the Arab American Center for Community and Social Services in Dearborn, … of communication. Free and open to the public. Friday, Feb. 24 Biennial Diversity and Inclusion Conference —9 a.m. to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37721

WMU launches new entrepreneurship opportunities for students

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… College of Business and a universitywide entrepreneurship minor open to all students— will be available beginning this fall . "Our students are very entrepreneurial in nature. Many come to WMU with a business already underway and … a minor provides two paths to entrepreneurship. Students can develop skills necessary for a professional life in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15728

Public invited to apply to four-week translation program

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… Public invited to apply to four-week translation program Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … and practice. "Most modern language programs typically train students to function fluently within the target … they are trying to get students to function as best they can within a culture," he says. "But translation—the moving …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5431