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WMU professor advises on internationalization initiatives in Brazil

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… efforts through a Fulbright Specialist Award. Butterfield was invited to work on a project … share that knowledge with their students. "When a faculty member spends time in another country they bring their … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 international students and alumni at home and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2018/12/butterfield-fulbright-brazil

In the heart of Samburu

College of Arts and Sciences

… In the heart of Samburu Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on In the first glimmers of the Kenyan morning light, Bilinda Straight wakes to a familiar scene: a home that another woman has … out of local wood, wild sisal and cow hides. Somewhere nearby, she hears a comforting melody of crackling firewood, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-samburu

Thousands gather for the 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

… Thousands gather for the 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Hosted by … The first Conference on Medieval Studies at Western was held in 1962 and by 1966 the conference had grown to include nearly 200 participants from colleges and universities …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/06/magazine-medieval

Yukiko Murakami, 50 years later - Tragic loss of Japanese alumna continues to give life to WMU’s strongest exchange program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… from people in Kalamazoo and Japan resulted in the establishment of an exchange program and scholarship that has made it … abroad—39 WMU students and 50 Keio students have received awards since the scholarship's inception. The service took … in Murakami's honor that was installed Aug. 17, 2004, near Wood Hall, and was followed by a private on-campus …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/11/yukiko-murakami-memorial-50

Ryan Rubarth races into his finance future

Haworth College of Business

… of Business 2024 graduate from Macomb, Michigan, sped toward his future, getting involved in campus activities and internships. Being connected on campus was a large inspiration for Rubarth as both a student and a … college career, and WMU Haworth did a good job of exposing me to both. Finance is a field where things happen quickly, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/finance-ryanrubarth-internship

Our Distinguished Alumni: Crystal Lucas-Perry

College of Fine Arts

… Our Distinguished Alumni: Crystal Lucas-Perry An Award-Winning Actress,  Crystal Lucas-Perry  has performed and originated roles regionally and throughout New York … in 2010, Crystal is the recipient of our Early Career Award.  When Broadway returns, Crystal will lead the cast as …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/blog/2021/10/crystal-lucas-perry

Western Film Society presents 'Safety not Guaranteed'

News

… Western Film Society presents the area debut of the comedy "Safety Not Guaranteed," starring Aubrey Plaza and Mark … for current WMU students with a Bronco card. Winner of the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, the film follows …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2215

Finding a better way from bean to brew

News

… Finding a better way from bean to brew Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … communication. In his interview, Sartin reflects on his time at WMU, discusses how he successfully built a specialty … and flavor of each coffee bean with each roast. What was the most valuable part of your WMU experience? Being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48151

From the soccer field to electric fields, aerospace engineering degrees propel Bronco toward career success

News

… fields, aerospace engineering degrees propel Bronco toward career success Submitted by Erin Flynn on Hannah … while racking up a successful career on the Bronco women's soccer team. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Soccer has long been a … aerospace engineering. As a Lee Honors College scholar, she was named the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72012

New WMUK-FM manager hails from NPR station in Maryland

News

… station manager on Maryland's Eastern Shore, has been named the new general manager of Western Michigan University's … of Maryland Eastern Shore since 2011. Prior to that, he was interim general manager of the station for 18 months, and he served at that station for four years as an award-winning news and public affairs director and morning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32272