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New study abroad experience for first-year students launches a WMU education in the Dominican Republic

Study Abroad

… experience for first-year students launches a WMU education in the Dominican Republic Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, … States—helps first‑year students understand trade‑offs, constraints and the real costs and benefits behind choices like …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/02/first-year-study-abroad

Malaysian student comes ‘full circle’ in his study of American politics

International Student and Scholar Services

… Malaysian student comes ‘full circle’ in his study of American politics Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, … Mich. — On January 6, 2021, the day of the U.S. Capitol attack, Cheng Kidd Sun landed alone at Chicago O'Hare … and international studies.    As a member of the Chinese minority in Malaysia, Sun says he faced limited education …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/international-cheng-kidd-sun

2013 summer camps offer a variety of experiences

News

… or instrument are all options for young people this summer at numerous camps offered on the campus of Western Michigan … wmich.edu/childcare/campuskids . June 17-22 and June 24-29— Seventh Annual Keith Hall Summer Drum Intensive , … who wish to earn graduate or CEU credits (Aug. 5-9) to be trained in excavation and record keeping techniques at

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5961

Study abroad at Western yields higher student success

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Study abroad at Western yields higher student success Submitted by … years. Scholarship funding is available, and trips can be life-changing, he says.   “Make the decision you … American. He grew up in a bilingual household. He is now minoring in Spanish. “Instead of just speaking Spanish at

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact

Finding community and confidence: Manavi Trivedi’s journey from India to Kalamazoo for an MBA

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… MBA Submitted by John Sweeney on Manavi Trivedi , an international graduate student from India, is pursuing an MBA in … helped me understand what organizations truly seek in a candidate,” she says. “Those conversations transformed my … immigration, student success and post-graduation job training.     The institute also facilitates short- and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/02/trivedi-international-student-story

Longtime staff member retires from University Libraries

University Libraries

… from Western Michigan University on July 31. After graduating from Indiana University with her bachelor’s degree in … projects and committees, including hiring searches, student training, ILS implementation and customer service training. However, Douglas’ most memorable moments are those …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/07/jean-douglas-retirement

Landon Wiedenhoeft serves up success at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… Landon Wiedenhoeft serves up success at WMU Haworth Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, … Wiedenhoeft , has gotten a taste of leadership and collaboration at Western Michigan University. The junior from Spring Lake, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/food-marketing-landon-wiedenhoeft

WMU professor advises on internationalization initiatives in Brazil

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU professor advises on internationalization initiatives in Brazil Submitted by Raine Kuch … associate at the University of Cape Town's Centre for African Studies and in 2013 was a visiting faculty at the Kazakh … with immigration, student success and post-graduation job training.    The institute also facilitates short- and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2018/12/butterfield-fulbright-brazil

Zhang Career Center speakers address gender in the workplace

Haworth College of Business

… gender in the workplace. SPuRS is a co-curricular graduation requirement at WMU Haworth, ensuring that all … enjoyed the presentation, saying, "It is important to train yourself to listen and respond to everyone at work, no … to improve when we have access to ideas from everyone and can communicate openly about when we need help." Inclusivity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67861

Kenya believe it? Gideon Kipkemoi’s amazing international aviation journey

College of Aviation

… Kenya believe it? Gideon Kipkemoi’s amazing international aviation journey Submitted by Cole Hinzmann on … later, when a neighbor’s son returned home from flight training in a Cessna Caravan. Overwhelmed with courage, he … with his future goals. He quotes the late Steve Jobs , “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/10/kipkemoi