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WMU and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through bilingual accounting bootcamp

Professional Development

… launched a five-week bilingual accounting bootcamp designed to equip Hispanic small business owners with the … community where they are.”   The 5-week accounting bootcamp was hosted at the WMU Grand Rapids campus. The bootcamp, … fostering inclusive, impactful education beyond our campus walls,” says Joanne Roehm , director of WMU-Grand Rapids. …

https://wmich.edu/professional/news/2025/05/bilingual-accounting-bootcamp

Top model, top student: WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway

News

… WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway Submitted by Erin Flynn on Maya Narayan has made multiple appearances on New York Fashion Week runways. (Photo courtesy: Jabbar Walker @art_of_jabbar ) … and September 2025, walking in 10 runway shows for multiple designers, being featured on a billboard in Times Square and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/music-theatre-performance-medallion-scholar-new-york-fashion-week-maya-narayan

Stage set for music theatre students to break into the industry

News

… out of the showcase every year, which is huge." That was the case for Tiffany Francés , a 2018 WMU graduate who … at Western for years. She's currently performing on Broadway in "Ain't Too Proud—the Life and Times of the … dance. Merlanti, who earned a bachelor's degree in theatre design from the University of Michigan before deciding to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58265

New climate and energy advisor develops vision for cleaner, greener Michigan

News

… are urging changes in behavior and policy to slow the warming trend, and many governments and businesses are … earned a doctoral degree from Western Michigan University, was tapped to lead the charge in Michigan. Tasked with … thinker who knows how to set objectives that matter, design programs to accomplish those objectives and measure …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54484

Chemical and paper engineering student finds success inside and outside the classroom

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… schools,” says Perrin, who is graduating this spring and was named a 2025 Presidential Scholar. “The paper … campus,” says Perrin. “One of my most memorable experiences was digging through trash at WMU basketball games to … the process is sustainable, and we need engineers to design packaging to replace plastic.” The internships Perrin …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/04/finding-success-perrin

Confronting racism and creating justice take center stage at WMU with book circles, play

News

… slavery in America. "This is significant," says Dr. Luchara Wallace , director of the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … is amazing," says Paul Sizer , assistant director of the Design Center at WMU's Gwen Frostic School of Art and one of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55591

A new hub for belonging and connection

W Magazine

… to connect and engage at the heart of campus. The building was intentionally designed to maximize natural light, something students expressed was important over many years of interviews and engagement. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73398

Campus construction projects enhancing safety, accessibility and green space

News

… safety An ongoing project on Ring Road South, between the Howard Street Pedestrian Bridge and the Miller Auditorium … aims to improve visibility at two pedestrian crosswalks. By the time students return to campus, the existing … It will provide more than 350 spaces. Two floors are designated for Arcadia Flats resident parking, while all the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/campus-construction-projects-enhancing-safety-accessibility-green-space

Outstanding seniors to be honored as 2022 Presidential Scholars

News

… a senior class of 5,082 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can … counsel for LivWell Enlightened Health Michigan. Dr. Edward Montgomery , president of WMU, and Marilyn Kritzman , … Religion— Allison King of Kalamazoo Computer Science— Dakota Shapiro of Kalamazoo Dance— Sara Kausch of Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67695

Breaking Barriers: Blind international students find opportunity at WMU

International Student and Scholar Services

… came here,” Chae says. “When I entered university, my goal was to challenge myself. I realized that the real obstacle … an English language program at a university in Oregon but was dissatisfied with the quality and accessibility of … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/11/celcis-south-korea