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ArtPrize internship helps kinetic imaging students see big picture

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… Willey and Avery McNew stand in the ArtPrize gallery curated by the students at the WMU-Grand Rapids location. GRAND … an unveiling; it’s the culmination of months of hard work. Supported by an Experience-Driven Learning Vent ure Grant , … says Willey. “I can actually see where I fit, and I’m not going to feel lost entering the art world because I’ve …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/artprize-2025-internship-kinetic-imaging-resonant-gallery

Forging a Creative Path: How Kayla Powers Built a Career on Her Own Terms

College of Fine Arts

… Forging a Creative Path: How Kayla Powers Built a Career on Her Own Terms … for a job, but for a meaningful life. Art from the ground up Kayla's creative process begins not in the studio, but in … for coexistence: a beautiful reminder of how organic life doesn't just survive but can truly thrive within (and even …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/09/wmu-alumni-kayla-powers

Focused on physics, engineering research, doctoral student embraces his passion for service

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… college students, completely free of charge. You just show up with your student ID and you get a free meal," says … project. Focusing on the future With up to five years to go before completing his Ph.D., Messecar is excited by what … how I can contribute to the field,” says Messecar. So, what does Messecar plan for the future? “Work as a research and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66266

Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries

International Student and Scholar Services

… priority on intertwining travel and experiential learning. At the age of 20, she has already visited six countries.  … for a semester. She says everyone at home told her not to go, that it might be dangerous in the Central American … university near Detroit but couldn’t find the programmatic support she was seeking.   Garrett started to research other …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett

Business Career Day lets students, employers network

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… Career Day is Oct. 17. KALAMAZOO—Business Career Day at Western Michigan University is set to offer students a … wmich.edu/career/careerday . Students are invited to pick up a Business Career Day booklet from the Career Center, … J.M. Smucker Company, Kellogg Company and Stryker. Gold premier partners include Coyote Logistics, Enterprise …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9902

Nerves of steel prevail as WMU sales students win big at Steel City Sales Challenge

Haworth College of Business

… Nerves of steel prevail as WMU sales students win big at Steel City Sales Challenge Submitted by Stacey Anderson … competing in the elevator pitch and role-play categories.  Josh Major and Drew Gassman were top finishers in … real stakes of being prepared to sell, paired with real support from their faculty coach and fellow students. “My …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/steel-city-sales-challenge-2025

Budding engineer ready to create career opportunities at Western

First-Year Faces

… Grand Rapids Public Schools graduate, Jonathan Malone got a jump on his college courses through a dual enrollment … path to academic success," he says, acknowledging the leg up it gave him on his college journey. "It basically gave me … to choose from—Western has more than 400 RSOs—and if it doesn't already exist, students are encouraged to start …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/news/2025/07/class-2029-jonathan-malone-engineering

Building bridges to the CPA profession: Dr. Brittani Shantel Jackson, CPA and NABA at WMU student chapter recognized with emerging leadership awards

Haworth College of Business

… CPA profession: Dr. Brittani Shantel Jackson, CPA and NABA at WMU student chapter recognized with emerging leadership … their masks and be their true selves, while growing and supporting one another," Jackson says.  Through weekly … spaces with assurance, purpose and clarity about their goals," Jackson says. "NABA at WMU is beginning to see the …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/businessnews2025micpa-naba

WMU’s College of Education and Human Development honored with 2025 Friend of FCS Award

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU’s College of Education and Human Development honored with 2025 Friend of FCS … FCS Award. This honor recognizes the college’s outstanding support of the family and consumer sciences (FCS) field … models for future educators that professional growth is ongoing and collaborative—and that they’re part of something …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/michigan-family-consumer-sciences-friend-award-partnership-fccla

Theatre student's Lego Broadway creations set to debut in New York City

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… Theatre student's Lego Broadway creations set to debut in New York City … of "Sweeney Todd." Lee with the six Lego sets that make up his "Hal Prince Collection." Lee calls his creations "a … legacy; it's incredibly special to me. I really hope this does him proud." His work won't stop with the Big Apple …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65558