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WMU finance student wins international scholarship from DECA
Haworth College of Business
… “DECA at WMU has allowed me to grow both personally and professionally,” she says. “I took on a leadership position in … work with others. In addition, I have learned to have a lot of confidence in myself as a professional.” Forging relationships with students across the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75391
Evolving Waldo Library for students
University Libraries
… has continued to evolve Waldo Library to serve the needs of Western students, faculty and researchers. In 2023, we … project with construction crew members. We kicked off the new year and spring semester by officially opening the newly renovated and long-awaited …
https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2024/02/impact-report-evolving-waldo
'This is not a simulation'—pandemic becomes real-life learning opportunity
Haworth College of Business
… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When Dr. Doug Lepisto , assistant professor of management, and Dr. Derrick McIver , associate professor of management, started teaching their spring …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58722
Music therapy student finds belonging through mental health advocacy
News
… to pursue a vocal performance degree but, through a year of growth and support, have found new purpose in helping … driven my purpose for being here and provided a sense of belonging for me here," Davis says. The classes have also … in music therapy. "Therapists really helped me through some of the darkest times in my life. I was like, 'You know what, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71821
Senior engineering students test their education for area projects
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Michigan, have a new outdoor activity thanks to a team of Western Michigan University engineering students—a … holder, adjustments to the footrests, a basket on the rear of the tricycle and an oxygen tank holder. Using 3D printing … part of Western's 69th College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Senior Design Conference . Graduating students work …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66335
Frequently Asked Questions
Admissions
… applicants and current ambassadors must maintain a minimum of 2.5. Q: Do I need to list two references? A: Yes, … a questionnaire regarding the candidate's work ethic, professionalism and fit for the position. If you do not have two professional references, you can include a professor, teacher, …
https://wmich.edu/admissions/ambassadors/faq
Gender Affirming Care
Sindecuse Health Center
… to caring for all patients' medical needs to the best of our ability. We provide gender-affirming care for … individuals to align with their true self . To do this, we offer many services including: mental health evaluations and … available to them, helpful resources, and how the process of medical transitioning works. We use various …
https://wmich.edu/healthcenter/clinic/gender-affirming-care
WMU trustees vote to freezes tuition, housing costs to support students in response to pandemic
News
… increase in tuition or room and board pricing under a Board of Trustees-approved plan to freeze rates at the current … strain caused by the coronavirus outbreak, University officials say they want to create certainty for students around the cost of their education and demonstrate that WMU remains …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59125
Educational leadership student analyzes new Dominican Republic education model
College of Education and Human Development
… on Dr. Sally Joslyn Peña Martinez KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As part of Western Michigan University's educational leadership … and qualitative analysis, she decided to explore the impact of the DR's Instituto Técnico Superior Comunitario (ITSC). … the first academic institution founded with the aim of implementing an American community college model. Yet …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74259
New Art!
Study Abroad
… with a hanging scroll and a flower to reflect the theme of winter. Everything in the class was prepared and only required assembly. The dango required the least amount of work. Dango is a dumpling made from sweet rice flour … black sugar syrup topping the best as it has a slight hint of molasses without being bitter. Making the nerikiri was a …
https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/blog/2019/12/newart