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From Northside to North Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future

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… college in Nashville, Tennessee—for its internship program with NASA. But her cosmic aspirations were quickly jolted … "Mr. Everything"—she felt the need to spread her wings. "You see things sometimes when you go back to your hometown … an office, how to create structure around yourself so you can get the things you need to get done—those skills were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66942

Brandon Owen has found where he belongs

Haworth College of Business

… Throughout his time at WMU, Owen has surrounded himself with supportive groups that have encouraged him in his … needs. Sharing some advice for his peers, Owen says, “What you get out of your university experience is entirely based … MBA. Later, he hopes to attend a doctoral program where he can continue researching his passions in supply chain …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75420

Western students lead strategy development to keep young professionals in Kalamazoo

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… Western students lead strategy development to keep young professionals in Kalamazoo Submitted by Erin Flynn on … leadership and business strategy practicum, in partnership with peers from Kalamazoo College, are working with the … Western and Kalamazoo College in this community, and we can come up with some good ideas to help propagate the idea …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75403

From spores to scores: WMU grad student cultivates connection through mycology, music

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… styled that way on things like Instagram and TikTok where you see people who forage and it's kind of an aesthetic. For … a way to nurture the intersectionality of her passions with a campus surrounded by lush natural areas and a program … she says. "And that will work with any living thing. You can do it on your dog, you can do it to a house plant, you

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66721

Top seniors honored as 2012 Presidential Scholars

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… The designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow on its undergraduates . Selection is based on the … Asia; a biomedical sciences major who plans to work with the Peace Corps to improve the health care system in … Angie M. Paula Sanchez of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. English-- Christopher J. Hart of Lamoni, Iowa. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/278

In the know about snow: WMU’s closure policy and safety info

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… full University closures and class delays are rare. Unless you receive an official notification through one of the channels listed below, you can assume that all campuses remain open and operations … sensible shoes, such as insulated walking shoes or boots with rubber soles, for the best footing on icy walks.   For …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/winter-closure-information-2025-26

Brief trip, big impact: Journey abroad gives nursing student holistic perspective

W Magazine

… always dreamed of studying abroad. But as a nursing student with a rigorous academic schedule, it felt as though those … nursing school, so in talking to people and knowing them, you learn so much more about their medical history, what … Overall the trip provided Fraley with perspectives that can only be gained through studying abroad and gaining …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75859

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

First WMU cohort gains critical computer networking certification

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… Certified Network Associate certification that will significantly enhance their computer networking credentials and put … Management Program. "It is the worldwide standard. You can show it to anyone anywhere in the world and be a … to Cisco's largest corporate social responsibility program, with courses taught at more than 9,000 academies in 165 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/113

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