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Two-time WMU Study Abroad traveler says global experiences change lives and careers

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… University majoring in sales and business marketing with a minor in international business, studying abroad wasn’t just … she says. “It was challenging but so rewarding.”   “If you can navigate, translate and explore in a country where … with immigration, student success and post-graduation job training.    The Institute also facilitates short- and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-koepp

WMU awarded $13.7M federal grant to support college readiness for thousands of regional middle schoolers

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… $13.7 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support college readiness and success for middle … across five regional school districts. The transformative initiative, led by Dr. Erika Carr, director of … emeritus, will lead socioemotional and behavioral health training for counseling interns. “These grants are extremely …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/federal-grant-supports-regional-middle-schoolers-college-readiness

Balancing leadership and learning at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… Balancing leadership and learning at WMU Haworth Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, … in this aspect as well.” While taking on graduate education can be intimidating, especially when it coincides with a … working a full-time job that could have long or unusual hours,” Smith says. “But by just going out and doing it, I …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/mba-jumangie-smith-leadership

Turbulence in technology: cybersecurity student is learning alongside a growing field

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Cybersecurity student Ben Karn grew up watching his dad, Jerry Karn , B.S.'97, a Western Michigan … always around so I could glance over his shoulder to see what he was up to, and I found it fascinating,” says Karn. … security threats and cyber-attacks, Western’s job is to train the future leaders of the field, one student at a …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/ben-karn-cybersecurity

WMU launches Western Outfitters to help Broncos dress for success

College of Education and Human Development

… on Arianna Esparra, a family and consumer sciences education major, models professional attire available at Western … seeking attire for the professional world. Students can select two items to use from Western Outfitters for … see initiatives like this taking shape on campus.” Students can select two free items per academic year from Western …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/western-outfitters-fashion-clothing-career-internship-campus-free-resource

Evaluation Café announces fall 2025 speaker lineup: Learn, connect, and get inspired

The Evaluation Center

… Evaluation Café announces fall 2025 speaker lineup: Learn, … October 22: Mary Gayen, Alana Bartley, and Julio Cano Villalobos, Corewell Health, "The evaluation journey: … corporate contexts: Making the transition from education to training." Community members are invited to mark their …

https://wmich.edu/evaluation/news/2025/09/cafe24

Nominations sought for student Who's Who

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… Nominations sought for student Who's Who Submitted by Anonymous … students for inclusion in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges . WMU has participated in this … will be honored at an April 13 ceremony. Nomination forms can be found at www.rso.wmich.edu . Completed forms should … with questions. Contact: Tonya Durlach January 24, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/96

WMU set to cultivate next generation of school psychologists with landmark grant

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU set to cultivate next generation of school psychologists with landmark … Opportunity (LEO) will launch a new school psychologist training program. Projected to start in fall 2027, WMU will … this EdS program is to prepare practitioners so they can make an impact in their schools and communities across …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/07/school-psychologist-grant-michigan-college-education-human-development

Building connections and continuous learning are key to industrial engineering alum’s success

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Mich.—When Margean Gladysz, B.S.E.’75 , started her path to becoming the first woman to graduate from WMU’s … Margean’s generous contribution, there is a possibility we can take 10 members to the SWE annual national conference … women have entrepreneurial success thanks to their STEM training. I find these to be very exciting possibilities.”  …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/margean-gladysz-spire-award

Language immersion through study abroad at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… Language immersion through study abroad at WMU Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For … participating in the Quito program arrive in the South American nation with a WMU professor who helps students orient … by the department are limited to those with a major or minor, language immersion is at the heart of many programs. …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/11/language-immersion-study-abroad