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Western students leave their mark near campus through mural experience

News

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-students-leave-mark-through-mural-experience-gwen-frostic-school-art

Max Lampert fuels up for his future

Haworth College of Business

… steering into the professional world through an internship with Ford Motor Company. This past summer, Lampert worked as … he needed to push himself and be the best student he can be. He says, “Professors and advisors have been in my … provides! Go to all the career fairs—not just the one for your major—and network with your professors. The people at …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/supply-chain-managementmax-lampertford-motor-companyinternship

Far out! Researchers at Western testing technology to propel NASA deeper into space

News

… on Margaret Mooney, left, and Dr. Kristina Lemmer stand with a vacuum chamber in Lemmer's lab. The device is used to … beyond Earth's orbit. While shuttles blasting off from Cape Canaveral accelerate toward the sky with explosive chemical … atmosphere. "It's really good for long-duration missions so you can get a much larger amount of mass to where you want …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63430

Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations

News

… pharmacist, Sierra Ward's career aspirations have evolved with her life experiences. "I've always been passionate … the world, traveling to such places as Japan, Europe, Canada and Washington, D.C. With all of her globetrotting, … system more equitable for everyone, and there's so much you can do in public health." Driven to Serve Ward is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190

Western Michigan University ranked top education employer in Michigan

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… focused on empowering holistic growth for students so they can thrive in their careers and life beyond graduation. That …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/top-ranking-forbes-best-state-employers-2025

So that all may learn

W Magazine

… for at-home learning. Starting a new life in a new country with a language you don’t understand is difficult enough as an adult. Making … about this very vulnerable population and considered, 'How can we use this opportunity to help teachers assist English …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61847

Graduate student ready for new career in organizational change leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… operations at Western Michigan University and mother of two young children, going to graduate school seemed impossible. … Having graduated from Western on  Saturday, April 27 , with a master's degree in organizational change leadership … people and I think that's one of the best things that you can do in any role that you're in," adds Eggerstedt. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75534

Units across WMU donate personal protection equipment to medical professionals

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… is banding together to provide health care providers with essential equipment. Across the nation, hospitals and … "We really feel a bit helpless, and this is one way we can give," he says. "Everyone in my department and at WMU is … of science fiction movie. Unfortunately, with this movie you can't just change the channel, and each time you tune …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58693

Health and Human Services' DEI office looks forward at end of successful year

College of Health and Human Services

… from week to week, or month to month, it feels like you’re not getting anything done,” says Dr. Betty Dennis , … to accomplish this year.” Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens speaks with Dr. Betty Dennis at the 2022 CHHS DEI Conference … "Medical Bondage: Race, Gender and the Origins of American Gynecology." The free event was offered in a hybrid …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67756

From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

… “I remember the excitement of the football games: the cannon going off, climbing that big hill in the end zone. I … my favorite sport growing up. That’s what I enjoyed.”  With his passion for sports, Conner pursued a degree in … with the mentality of doing more than what’s being asked of you.” Perhaps just as impactful as his campus involvement …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold