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New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education

College of Arts and Sciences

… histories to explain the gaps.   At WMU, Zárate- Sández set out to tackle one piece of the multi-faceted issue: the … for and received a Modern Language Association (MLA) Pathways Step Grant to support a year-long research and … initial findings and to be recognized at the convention’s awards ceremony.    “I believe that this is useful and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/01/zarate-sandez-spanish

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

Business student ready to get into the game at Nike

News

… process to land what he calls a dream job. "Growing up, I was a Nike fan. My favorite athletes are endorsed by Nike," says Tuggle. "It's a long distance away, but it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." Tuggle will … bachelor's degree program in business administration set Tuggle up for success when it came time to start …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53037

Finding an open door: Jordan Chopp’s ambition towards education

Haworth College of Business

… Finding an open door: Jordan Chopp’s ambition towards education Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Jordan Chopp … expected. Senior Jordan Chopp , from Lawton, Michigan, wasn’t always in human resource management. When Chopp … after completing his education? His career goals are set high. “My future goal is to work as a vice president or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70178

Dedication scheduled for new main campus icon

News

… on Rendering of the icon with finished landscape and water feature KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Efforts are in full swing to … 40-degree angle. The seal's elements are cast in bronze and set on a bed of speckled brown-and-gold granite. One … all the people pictured are real. They included Dwight B. Waldo, WMU's first president, and John M. Dunn, current …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23020

Western Michigan University faculty gain global perspective through University of Passau exchange program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… university in the Lower Bavaria region as deeply rewarding, both intellectually and personally.    “During my time in Passau, I was able to greatly strengthen my understanding of German … period between May 1 and June 30, offering an ideal setting for both professional and personal growth.   About …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/passau-exchange

WMU supply chain student one of six to receive national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… the country to receive a nationwide business scholarship awarded by the Richter Foundation and the Institute for … Scholarship Fund. The R. Gene Richter Scholarship, an award presented annually to the top supply management … help our students excel during their time with us but also set them up for remarkable success in their careers after …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/richter-scholarship-nicole-sherman

Finding the next best meal: Bartek Scheibe’s road to the food industry

Haworth College of Business

… dinner table no matter where you are in the world, Scheibe wants to make his food from home accessible through … The options are limitless, and having a goal in mind will set him up for success. “The entrepreneurial mindset can be … skills to acquire the momentum to keep the idea moving forward takes practice and patience. Yet, Scheibe has been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69901

Preserving the past to enhance future occupational therapy practice

University Libraries

… “My study really revolves around occupational therapy as it was in the beginning: provided solely in asylums,” says … advanced in their age now. They were recalling what it was like to be an occupational therapy student back in the … involved digitizing thousands of records to create a data set for analysis and acquiring artifacts for an archival …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/02/impact-report-preserving-past

The love of learning: Karen Larsen’s enthusiasm for discovering new things

Haworth College of Business

… believes her curiosity and love for learning is what will set her apart from others. “I love learning about … people, and people are what Larsen knows best. Even if she was unsure of where the perfect fit for her was before committing to her programs, she had supporters …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69665