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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
First WMU cohort gains critical computer networking certification
News
… 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
Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries
International Student and Scholar Services
… she says. “It’s been monumentally helpful for me. You can learn so much about yourself through study abroad.” … journey right after high school when she enrolled with the private study abroad provider Verto Education and …
https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett
Empowered by freedom after years in refugee camps, Medallion Scholar ready to change the world
News
… excited to pursue a degree in political science at Western, with aspirations of one day becoming an advocate for … kids are forced to go and beg on the streets or work from a young age. They don't have any other choice. There's no … freedom, it's just amazing. Going from a place where you can't go outside or do anything and right now to be so free …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64194
Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality
W Magazine
… Flynn on “The day-to-day is very fun and engaging. But when you take a step back, you remember what you’re working on is … I get to really embody my interests every day, coming up with unique solutions to very difficult problems.” Neff is … opened me up to this industry and made me think, ‘Wow, I can actually play a part in making this sci-fi future a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822
Mentorship, leadership opportunities open world of possibility for education graduate
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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Breyana Wilson is graduating with a bachelor's degree in education and human development. … I was able to take classes in creative writing and African and African American studies—topics that I enjoy and … her fine-tune her future career plans. She worked in many youth-based organizations, including after-school programs, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75463
Fountain Plaza reopens after summer improvements
News
… University's Miller Auditorium officially reopened Oct. 10 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The plaza was cordoned off … to create a less formal, more inviting space where people can meet, sit, study, relax or simply people-watch. … be here and see this done," Dunn told the assembled crowd. "You can't go anywhere in the state of Michigan and find a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10405
Campus wayfinding effort leads to new street names, building addresses
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… the campus community will be welcomed to the fall semester with new street names, exterior signage and gateways, and … list of the physical address for all campus buildings can be found at wmich.edu/businessandfinance/forms . Campus … an important part of campus mailing addresses, and they can be found at the same site. Residence Life and other WMU …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41890
Free Seed Library now available at Waldo Library
University Libraries
… Volmering on Waldo Library now offers a Seed Library, which can be helpful to new gardeners or growers with limited space. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The University … incredibly rewarding about sitting down to a meal with food you grew yourself, even if it’s just simple lettuce and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75205
Sales students gain real-world experience through innovative business partnership
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… Mich.—It's not often college students leave a final exam with a job offer, but Dr. Sakif Amin 's upper level sales … "Selling isn't really that hard, but being a salesperson can be. It takes a certain personality, a certain type of … because that was me," he says. "It's nerve-wracking and you spend lots of time preparing, but the more excellent …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/sales-students-gain-experience-pitching-total-plastics-international