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Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

News

… resume. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From crossing the border to flee war-torn Afghanistan to crossing the stage at Western … Republic —he feels prepared to take the next step toward his ultimate goal of advocating for immigrants and … When Najafi first arrived in the United States in 2019, he was placed in an independent living program with other …

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

New engineering and applied sciences faculty usher in a bright future

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and applied sciences knowledge. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The hallways and labs of WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied … Seven of these newcomers share their research and the ways in which their projects are developing at WMU. New … as artificial intelligence, digital technology, smart hardware and software systems, electric power, battery …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/new-faculty

Empowering undergraduate students with research internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… students with research internships Submitted by Cindy Wagner on From left are Joseph Barr, Carter Simmons, Kendall … methylparaben contaminants from personal care products via water filtration. Read more about Nore's research. Finding a way to protect users, Jin Park is applying machine-code …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/10/undergrad-research

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in March

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to be locally oriented and globally competent, culturally aware, and ready to contribute to world knowledge and … March 1 2017 Yomiuri Prize for Literature Reading—an awards reception —4:30 to 6 p.m. in 1035-1045 Fetzer Center, … Literature in the poetry and haiku section for his book "Watashi no Hidsuke henkosen (My International Dateline)." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38374

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 … (alt-ac) career choices instead—or vice versa. Either way, the foresight you show by continually monitoring your …

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

Expect festivities and finances to be top of mind as holidays approach

Haworth College of Business

… Home for the holidays, food and gatherings Dr. Russell Zwanka, associate professor of marketing and director of WMU food marketing program   Dr. Russell Zwanka “The key to the holidays for food is to remember food … people, and the holidays connect people,” says Dr. Russell Zwanka , associate professor of marketing and director of the …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/festivities-finances-2024

Trio of science innovators recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars

News

… and academic work. The Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award is the highest honor Western bestows on faculty … Baker, Lemmer and Litvinova will be honored at the Fall Awards Celebration on  Friday, Oct. 11 , alongside recipients of other prestigious campuswide awards, including the  Distinguished Service ,  Distinguished …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-baker-kristina-lemmer-elena-litvinova-named-2024-distinguished-faculty

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in November

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … exhibit —7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and … exhibit —10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the second-floor of Waldo Library, hosted by the Office of Diversity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49856

The 30 2026 Honorees

Haworth College of Business

… performance earned him a promotion to auditor II, but he wasn't content to just climb the corporate ladder alone. … studying for (then conquering) his CPA exam in 2023, Bailey was busy networking across Metro Detroit campuses, … school students through the NABA Inc. Accelerated Career Awareness Program, introducing them to careers in accounting …

https://wmich.edu/business/the30-2026-honorees

Gender and Women's Studies

Sociology

… nearly 50 years old. A product of the turbulent 1960s and 1970s, women's studies emerged at a time when English classes … and the psychological profession taught that homosexuality was a sign of mental illness. Inspired by the women's … a minor in women's studies in 1975. Over the years, a major was added, the program expanded and faculty across campus …

https://wmich.edu/sociology/academics/undergraduate/gender-womens-studies