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WMU faculty head to South Africa, Thailand this summer on Fulbright Specialist Awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU faculty head to South Africa, Thailand this summer on Fulbright Specialist Awards Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO – Two … Western Michigan University community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 international students and alumni at home and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/06/fulbright-specialist-summer-2025

Sisters of the Skies: WMU aviation alumni help dreams take flight for young women of color

News

… WMU aviation alumni help dreams take flight for young women of color Submitted by Erin Flynn on Monique Grayson … sees her childhood dreams realized on a daily basis. She’s wanted to be a pilot ever since she boarded her first plane … aviation and the prospect of traveling the world. Little did she know, she’d set off on a trailblazing path, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62257

Computer science grad finds key to career success at Western

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… key to career success at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Mey Wong will graduate from Western on April 30 with a … and a job already secured. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Mey Wong was 6 years old when her family moved to Kalamazoo from Cambodia. "My parents wanted to give their kids a better …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67741

World-renowned artist carved path to success at Western

W Magazine

… at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on M. Scott Johnson was honored by the College of Arts and Sciences with an Alumni Achievement Award from the Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies in 2022. (Courtesy: Mike Lanka) NEW YORK—Taking center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70894

Speaking the language of success

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… students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Learning another language is difficult in itself. Doing so in a foreign country after leaving your family and home behind is a far more daunting task. Graduate student … abroad. WMU happened to be one of them," says Toker. "I was in charge of welcoming and hosting representatives." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53035

Robust new online hub empowers WMU graduate students

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… have a new insider guide to help them navigate their way to success in graduate studies.    Ashley Scott, a Ph.D. candidate in geosciences, … Carbonate Petrology Characterization Lab.  Centering on Mentorship, Professionalization and Student Success …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/compass-new-online-hub-graduate-students

Campus volunteers needed for Kalamazoo Marathon

Community Partnerships

… is seeking volunteers to help host several campus water and aid stations and excitement zones for runners participating in the Kalamazoo … refreshments and other aid to runners via a station located near the Student Recreation Center, or cheer on runners at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38402

Transfer student marches toward success at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… Transfer student marches toward success at WMU Haworth Submitted by Janine Adamski on … Michigan University Haworth College of Business, building both a strong community and future.  Coming from GRCC, … incredibly impressed by the tour of WMU Haworth. Everyone I met with was extremely supportive, and I connected with them …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/sales-business-marketingdominic-realebmb

WMU precision flight team takes flight with national top five finish, lifelong industry connections

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… place in a national contest in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The 14-member team competed at the National Intercollegiate Flying … while points earned for top 20 placement in each event go toward the championship title.   View the results “I am proud of the hard work and dedication that the team showed this year. As always, each …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-sky-broncos-national-safecon-top-five-finish

Vow renewal sets world record, grabs international coverage

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… Vow renewal sets world record, grabs international coverage … 1,201 couples renewing their vows on the Grand Lawn near Heritage Hall Oct. 8 , Western Michigan University set … Record for the most vow renewals in one place at one time. The event also garnered international attention, with an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35777