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Grad student knows the rewards of studying abroad at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— For Francisco Viana de Sousa Santos , studying abroad is nothing new. … future career in finance. “I am starting to understand how what we learn in the classroom can be applied to the real … job of preparing me for this,” he says. While Santos is somewhat of an expert in living abroad, he says the experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74890

Intrigued by a good mystery, Western student decodes path in cybersecurity

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—There is nothing like a good mystery or the intrigue of secret … For sophomore Evelyn Ortiz-Martinez , that feeling is part of what she loves about her chosen major at Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70195

'The Fierce Urgency of Now' inspires MLK Day speaker, teach-in on Western’s campus

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… on Jemele Hill KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acclaimed author and activist Jemele Hill will speak on the campus of Western Michigan … learn how to be vocal leaders and better take a stand for what is right,” Jones says. About Jemele Hill Hill’s more … than 20 years in journalism has included stops at the biggest sports media network and several reputable newspapers, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70357

Seniors honored for academic excellence as 2024 Presidential Scholars

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… to represent their unit as a WMU Presidential Scholar. This year, scholars were chosen from a senior class of 4,349 … one of the Presidential Scholars personifies the best of what we want our students to take from their Western … of all they have accomplished, and we cannot wait to see what they do next in fulfilling their life's journey." 2024 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75101

Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options

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… Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options Submitted by Erin Flynn … up with the Invisible Need Project to give students struggling with food insecurity new freshly prepared meal … survey and there were quite a few comments asking what we were doing to reduce waste," she says. "This

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58180

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

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… more equitable future Submitted by Erin Flynn on February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of … learning how to administrate and handle the day to day of what happens in practice—how to run an office, how to create … a judge, she knows access and opportunity are crucial to upward mobility, and she is committed to continuing to open …

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

WMU Master of Business Administration program launches new HyFlex options and credit for experience

Haworth College of Business

… WMU Master of Business Administration program launches new HyFlex options and credit for … maximum flexibility as working professionals to determine what format works best for them and can maintain progress on … to possess. Our MBA students will be able to directly apply what they are learning in their courses to their current job …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62830

Theatre student gives back to hometown with youth summer program

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… by Erin Flynn on Jack Austin, front and center, directs his youth campers during a dress rehearsal of Unity Theatre … and the Beast." BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—College student juggles course work, auditions, a recording career and running … production from scratch in just two weeks. "I'm doing what I love," says Austin, who juggles the workload of Unity …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/jack-austin-youth-theatre-summer-program

Opportunities abound for WMU community around Kalamazoo

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… Mich.—With fall classes on the horizon, Kalamazoo's mayor is welcoming the Western Michigan University community back … of activities on campus, but don't be afraid to check out what is happening downtown or in other parts of the city," … degree from WMU in 2014. "Also, find ways you can apply what you are learning in class to make our community a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54810

Junne G. Martin obituary

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… of service to the University. She began her WMU career in what had been the Department of Counseling and Personnel. … Martin joined the orientation unit in the Office of Admissions, assisting incoming new students as well as supervising the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3522