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Why I give: Bill Thompson

W Magazine

… and counting. He also served on WMU's Grand Rapids Alumni Golf Outing Committee for nearly 40 years. So, there's no … graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from what's now the Haworth College of Business. After … She also played in both orchestras. "We fully enjoyed our time on campus from the moment we met in the parking lot of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68998

Child life students represent WMU with conference scholarships

College of Education and Human Development

… to hear from students and professionals that didn't go through Western's program also gave us tips and different … "I feel like that connection played a big part in why I got my practicum at the Michigan Children's Hospital. And I know in the future it will open up the doors for more opportunities." Child life at WMU The …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/10/child-life-students-scholarship-conference-glaclp

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials

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… Adult College Success has awarded a grant of $620,000 to support Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley … these individuals to achieve their academic and career goals.” This initiative also has significant implications … Center. “These evidence-based, innovative approaches are what we need in order to provide adults with a college …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/wmu-kalamazoo-valley-kalamazoo-promise-recieve-innovation-investment-award-grant

Preparing to prosper: Broncos get resume-worthy experience through internships

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… internships and research activities this summer. But long gone are the days of filing papers and fetching coffee. Our … helped solidify his career goals. "It showed me who I am, what I like to do and what I will continue doing in the … assistant vice president for community partnerships. "Time and time again employers have told me that when they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68872

Western board votes to keep tuition increase well below cap proposed by state officials

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… below the tuition-increase restraint cap proposed by the governor and Michigan Senate.  Tuition and required fees … is greater. The latest Michigan House proposal does not include tuition-restraint language. Starting this fall, the annual costs for a full-time state resident who is newly admitted to the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64611

Art grad ready to help others find healing through her craft

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… Western to take the next step on that career path.  "When I got in contact with my Western advisor, he helped me feel … the idea of helping people feel better during their hard times," she says. Pairing her art major with a psychology … jumped at the opportunity to showcase her paintings. "What the Eyes Can't See," featuring acrylic on canvas, by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73705

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences recognizes its 2023 Presidential Scholars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the automotive industry. Embedded software technologies are going to be developed so fast in the future and I am looking … intelligence and field programmable gate arrays. During his time at Western, Abuaita held numerous on-campus positions, … ensure that traffic design works for people as much as it does vehicles. He was co-captain of Concrete Canoe, student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71264

Virtual and in-person summer camps offered at Western

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… , and include Graphic Novels, Playwriting, SurvivalCraft, Cryptography, Where Does Your Water Go?, Virtual Reality and Scratch Multimedia Games. In addition, ATYP offers a Writing Your …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63704

Broncos find meaning, networking and career prep through Detroit’s Umoja Debate Team internship

W Magazine

… After (Umoja), I’ll be more open to interpreting what kids are saying. You have to slow down and listen to them, because when you’re younger, you have a harder time communicating what it is you’re trying to say. It’s my … plans.  “The networking is huge for me,” she emphasizes. “I got to interact with people at the University of Detroit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72532

Students take on industry challenges for their capstone projects

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Nate Neubauer, Bridget Arnesen, and Paige Roden pictured at Good Trade Depot.   KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Each fall and spring … some of the amazing work engineering Broncos have been up to.    View all projects and the schedule by department. … and needs of a paper mill are specialized and requires real time adjustments,” he says. “These are the challenges …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/04/senior-engineering-design-spring-2025