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WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Western Michigan University students were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship in 2025, matching … increasing participation among students who historically are underrepresented in study abroad.” says Joe Milostan,  … in local markets, visiting a floating market and observing how different communities earn a living. Thai culture is …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/gilman-scholarship-recipients

Getting career-ready during a pandemic

News

… Getting career-ready during a pandemic Submitted by Stacey Anderson on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How do you prepare for your career when in-person contact is no longer an option? That is a question that many students are learning to answer creatively with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58851

Alyssa Krazel finds her fit in the accounting field

Haworth College of Business

… Haworth College of Business is sure to have a promising career by making the most of her involvements on campus and … thing that excites me most about the accounting field is how it is always changing. Getting the opportunity to … skills that I will carry forward into my career. There are many valuable experiences that WMU Haworth has to offer. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/accountancyalyssa-krazelinternship

Aviation the Apogee Way: Pascal Paffhausen and Austin Harper are the Dynamic Duo

College of Aviation

… Aviation the Apogee Way: Pascal Paffhausen and Austin Harper are the Dynamic Duo Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Many a Bronco aviator, with WMU diploma still fresh in hand, … watching the precision flying of the Blue Angels at an air show in Muskegon.  It became a career choice as a junior when …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/01/apogee

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

W Magazine

… “It would have put me a semester behind in my courses.” However, after learning about Lee Honors College’s weeklong … my nursing practice,” Fraley says. “We see people from so many different backgrounds so it’s important to be culturally aware and competent.” Experience-driven learning Broncos gain

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

Western students leave their mark near campus through mural experience

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… with students in her mural class. "It’s a chance to see how public art lives outside a gallery and to develop … professional opportunities in the arts," says Weiss. For many students, this was the largest art project they've ever … and Michigan Avenue, students armed with paint brushes are hard at work helping mural designer  Brad Zenz , …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-students-leave-mark-through-mural-experience-gwen-frostic-school-art

Equipped with a WMU engineering degree, Jim Castellano takes on the automotive world

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… 2023 and took a tour of Floyd Hall. Castellano and Clark are pictured with WMU faculty and members of the Sunseeker … post-graduation. Castellano discusses his inspiration How do you stay involved with WMU and the College of … controllers. I have been blessed with working alongside so many great people at two great companies." What advice would …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73471

International student builds research acumen in the M.S. in Finance program at WMU

Haworth College of Business

International student builds research acumen in the M.S. in … the Master of Science in Finance program at WMU Haworth prepared him with a deep understanding of finance theory and … Journal of Politics, Economics and World Affairs .  His career at Tegus postgraduation was where his research …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/07/mihail-naskovski-master-science-finance

WMU, Haenicke Institute for Global Education, announce International Education Week

International Student and Scholar Services

… WMU, Haenicke Institute for Global Education, announce International … Internationalization on Campus and Beyond . Several events are scheduled from November 18-22 to celebrate global … to the village for generations to come. Join us to hear how WMU students are transcending oceans to make the world a …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-0

For virtual job interviews: Make a list, check your surroundings twice

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… Mich.—As Western Michigan University students prepare for virtual interviews and navigate the job market … what opportunities they have. Now students are looking at how they should interact online and what different materials or tools they need," she says. Among the many campus resources is a specialized software called Big …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63027