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All Life is Learning - November 2025

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… Note Director’s Note Tis the Season for Giving... I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible support … lifelong learning and for the trust you place in us to steward your gifts wisely. As we launch our 2025 Year-End …  That's about the time that we saw the writing on the wall and what was once going to be a major tennis, fitness, …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/november-2025

WMU alumna receives Uganda’s Medal of Honor

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… of Western Michigan University’s science education program, was recognized for her work to increase educational … the ceremony in Uganda on March 8, which coincidentally was also the day her hometown of Nebbi district hosted the … on campus; providing K-12 outreach; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/alumna-receives-medal-honor

Fulbright and External Scholarships

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… language immersion in critical-need languages. Boren Awards Funding for U.S. students to study languages and … including Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, and Swahili. Participants complete the equivalent of a full year … and Fellowships at Western Michigan University The Boren Awards are prestigious scholarships and fellowships funded by …

https://wmich.edu/global/fulbright

Career Preparation

Graduate College

… community of cohorts and campus friends. While you can’t always prevent the anxiety of change, you can compensate for it by preparing for a new and potentially even more rewarding life phase: the launch of your career. It’s wise to … to know about virtual job fairs? A virtual fair may include panel discussions, a Q&A, and one-on-one and group meetings. …

https://wmich.edu/grad/Compass/CareerPrep

Kalamazoo to be home to nation's first sustainable brewing degree

News

… courses will make up a large part of the curriculum. "Water use and water recovery are among the top issues among craft brewers … degree was affirmed by a statewide higher education review panel Jan. 15 . KVCC students can seamlessly transfer to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21143

Media

Seita Scholars Program

… to celebrate 10 years with nearly 150 grads (Second Wave Media, June 28, 2018) Center for Fostering Success … September 17, 2017) Senate Proclaims May as Foster Care Awareness Month in Michigan (Michigan Senate Republican … 2012) Seita Scholars to share stories with congressional panel (WMU News, July 27, 2012) Grant to foster improvements …

https://wmich.edu/fosteringsuccess/media

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

News

… Celebration. More information Presentation, Dr. Lewis Walker Social Justice Youth Award winners, 7 p.m. , Kalamazoo City Hall, 241 W. South St. … as a result, the shattering state of black family life. Panel discussion following the 7:30 p.m. performance is on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57191

Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western

News

… Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn … me wherever I can," Stein says. "I didn't know what I wanted to do. I applied to one as a criminal justice major. … in broader circles, earning her an invitation to speak on a panel at the University of North Dakota Aerospace Symposium …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71467

Student Perspectives

Precollege Programming

… Student Perspectives Andrea M. ATYP student 2014-17 I was really worried that I would do badly in my class, but it … themselves to greater and greater heights, all the while molding their critical thinking, reading, and writing skills … growth. As a person, ATYP has helped me let down a few walls and learn to be more comfortable with myself. I came …

https://wmich.edu/precollege/atyp/studentperspectives

WMU's Haenicke Institute recognizes 47 faculty, staff and student leaders for transformative study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… unforgettable experience at Airbus Headquarters! We got a warm welcome and an exclusive tour of their facility, … visit a side of the world of which I knew nothing about. I wanted to learn about their culture, interact with new … on campus; providing K-12 outreach; hosting lectures, panels and events; and showcasing arts, entertainment and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-faculty