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Western Michigan University teams up with Detroit Lions as official educational partner

News

… Western Michigan University teams up with Detroit Lions as official educational partner Submitted … as volunteering with Gleaners Food Bank, mentoring foster youth and working with the USGA Junior Amateur Championship. … their academic and community achievements.”   Ford Field can host 65,000 fans, and a national audience of millions …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/western-michigan-university-detroit-lions-official-educational-partner

Isaac Ortega creates real relationships

Haworth College of Business

… support system. Every professor I’ve had, whether it was within my major or not, has wanted me to succeed and pushed me to be the best I can be. They are always willing to stay and talk after … leaves this advice for future business students. “Put yourself out there and meet people. College allows you to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/business-analyticsisaac-ortegabait

Alumnus Gang Chen is making strides in AI and machine learning

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… but the methods of learning and researching will stay with me lifelong. That’s the beauty of college education, it’s not just an algorithm you memorized, or a math problem you solved, but rather the … ways to instruct and teach LLM the reasoning so that it can solve a class of similar problem instead of a particular …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/gang-chen-making-strides-ai-machine-learning

WMU welcomes Indigenous leaders as elders in residence

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Members of the Native American Student Organization stand with Shannon Martin and Robin Greymountain. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Native American leaders are joining the Western Michigan University …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/native-american-elders-residence-robin-greymountain-shannon-martin

Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

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… by Erin Flynn on Mehran (Zabi) Najafi is graduating with a bachelor's degree in political science and a number … lawmaker to learning from education advocates in Dominican Republic —he feels prepared to take the next step toward … amazing experience—inspiring,” he says. “It’s a place where you go and you see all of the amazing things that people are …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-political-science-mehran-najafi

Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… hubs. Grenoble is home to several of Europe’s most significant scientific facilities, including the European … institutions.   Paulius’ project will allow her to work with the magnetism and superconductivity group at the Néel … and chamber music, giving master classes and mentoring young musicians at the Baku Music Academy.    Igor Fedotov …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/fulbright-scholar-awardees

Taboo topics course uses dialogue to break through barriers

W Magazine

… that are typically off-limits to speak about in North American culture. Therefore, matters pertaining to race, death, … Resulting is a classroom atmosphere that’s infused with respectful and non-judgmental exchange. Although … viewpoints about forbidden topics, especially those you oppose, and, in the process, become transformed. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59619

For the birds: Avian adventures at Asylum Lake Preserve

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… sailed overhead, while a male mallard meandered downstream. Within Western Michigan University’s 274-acre Asylum Lake … nature is to get away from all of the typical things that you’re worrying about in your day. What a beautiful … and the birds calling,” says Gill, who is originally from Canada. “It can give you an amazing sense of peace and also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58860

LeadCorp Internship Available for Spring 2026

Student Engagement

… skills, then put them to work in real projects that matter. You will practice communication, ownership, teamwork, and … 19 for a one-semester commitment, only one hour a week. If you are looking for a place to show up as yourself, get better, and make an impact, this is it. We …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/news/2026/01/leadcorpinternsspring26

Planes, Pucks and Puchacz: Zachary Scores in Aviation Management

College of Aviation

… city of Lansing smack dab in the middle of Michigan. Being within paparazzi distance of the likes of President George … responders on the scene," he says.  "Learning how to keep your composure and make quick decisions in an aircraft … to comment and provide suggestions on how an airport can improve its emergency response." Then there were job …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/12/puchacz