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Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

News

… immigrants Submitted by Erin Flynn on Mehran (Zabi) Najafi is graduating with a bachelor's degree in political science … living program with other teenage refugees through Bethany Christian Services in Grand Rapids. While the program … way and the family he was forced to leave in pursuit of a better life for all of them.   “I wish they could be here to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-political-science-mehran-najafi

Avoid Gender Bias in Writing

Writing Style Guide

… *Use chairman, chairwoman or chairperson only if that is the person's official job title and always if it is the person's official job title. The heads of departments … Write : Each student can choose his or her major. Still better : All students can choose their majors. Instead of : …

https://wmich.edu/writing/genderbias

Unprecedented cross-campus collaboration leads to streamlined student support

News

… Flynn on Student Success Hub will offer streamlined, holistic support to proactively address issues and help … "College students today face more challenges and roadblocks than ever before," says Joshua Conley, a student success … career at Western. This allows University professionals to better access the same tools, data and information in order …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70934

Climate Change Studies Minor

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… climate leadership award-winning University. Climate change is the most significant challenge facing the human race. The … you for a variety of 21st century professional fields. Why study climate change? Climate change is recognized as … change. Interacting with research faculty from more than 10 departments will prepare you to address the concerns …

https://wmich.edu/environment/climate

Students turn ideas into market-ready products at RID+I’s Venture Studio

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

… at the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation (RID+I) is blurring the line between education and entrepreneurship. … The Venture Studio is a launchpad for big ideas. More than entrepreneurship or starting a business, venture … of the box. “This class turns that on its head, focusing on why the product needs to exist and the opportunity it …

https://wmich.edu/designinstitute/news/2025/04/venture-studio

Bookmark Café

Dining Services

… Bookmark Café Bookmark Café is located on the first floor of Waldo Library and features … to-go options available for purchase using Dining Dollars, cash or credit.  Hours Dining Dollars Bookmark Café offers …

https://wmich.edu/dining/cafes/bookmark

Updates

Higher Learning Commission Accreditation

… Updates WMU Reaffirmation of Accreditation is achieved!!   The HLC Institutional Actions Council (IAC) …                            Wednesday, April 14 Peer Review Visit Concludes WMU's HLC peer review visit has drawn to a close! The Core Team wishes to thank the hundreds of stakeholders that participated in …

https://wmich.edu/hlc/visit/updates

Seminar Series

Biological Sciences

… each semester.     Fall 2025 Seminar Series   Location: Chemistry Building, Room 1260 All seminars occur on Fridays at … 12th, 2025 Dr. Keenan Noyes, Michigan State University  "Why You Should Ask "How": Incorporating Mechanistic Reasoning into Biology Education"   September 19th, …

https://wmich.edu/biology/seminar-series

Advocates Members

College of Arts and Sciences

… Advocates Members Why join us? The WMU Advocates and Allies are men committed … organizational change.  Advocates are allies with an established record in support of gender equity who dedicate … environment for people to thrive. Meet our members Dr. Jonathan Baker Dr. Steve Bertman Dr. Ron Cisler Dr. Whitney …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/advocate-members

Summer 2023

W Magazine

… for success in the ever-evolving world of work. That’s why Western Michigan University is committed to developing innovative pathways to … kids in a screen-saturated world Why I Give I’m very thankful for the opportunity to have been an educator for 32 …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/summer-2023