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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