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About the President

Office of the President

… About the President President Russ Kavalhuna was appointed by the WMU Board of Trustees on April 23, … to its enduring credo, “So that all may learn.” He assumed the presidency of the nearly 18,000-student institution on July 1, 2025, bringing …

https://wmich.edu/president/about

Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Lingxiao Sun, right, works at home next to her son. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Learning a new language … things to do. But Lingxiao Sun isn't like most people. "I wanted to give it a try, because you will never know your potential unless you try it out," says Sun, who was born in China and spent much of her life in South Korea …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546

First-year biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art

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… First-year biology student aims to inspire environmental activism through art Submitted by Erin Flynn on … dedicated to multiple areas of the environment that need awareness," says Rogalski, who will be a first-year biology … at Western Michigan University in the fall. "The first look was a globe falling apart and the other half of it was a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64418

Service and social justice drive student's health care aspirations

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… health care aspirations Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sierra Ward is an incoming freshman interested in pursuing a degree … Mich.—From police officer to doctor to pharmacist, Sierra Ward's career aspirations have evolved with her life … so much," says the Loy Norrix High School graduate. As a member of the Merze Tate Explorers —an organization that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64190

Interest in political science brought Myanmar scholar to WMU

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… University in hopes of more fully participating in the movement to democratize his homeland. "There are few political … one of the many things the military did upon seizing power was to outlaw the study of political science. The justification for that was that government officials believed Burmese Socialism was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7139

WMU faculty promotes Seita Scholars Program at national conference for student social mobility

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on Dr. Ramona Lewis, third from right, was a panelist at the 2023 Social Mobility Symposium at … career, financial and personal support throughout their time at WMU. Nationwide, fewer than 3% of foster youth … is one of the most important drivers of an individual’s upward mobility in society. Social mobility promotes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73514

WMU graduates succeed

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… in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in music education.  Some interviews, a mentor counseled, would just be practice.  … “They offered me the job on the spot.”  The new graduate was so in love with the school—it has an entire wing … in Michigan . The median salary range for all respondents was $40,000 to $45,000 .  Figures for the 2015-16 year that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46643

The spirit of adventure

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… then went on to earn a master's degree in engineering management in 2015, also from WMU. Good's partner, co-founder Josh … on his time at WMU, discusses how he successfully built an award-winning grain-to-glass distillery and offers advice to … after years of struggle and typically when your journey is nearing its end. If you don't embrace and enjoy the tough …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48055

From climate change to food waste, WMU mechanical engineering student brings her ideas to life

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… From climate change to food waste, WMU mechanical engineering student brings her ideas to life … Mich.— Whether addressing climate change or the food waste crisis, designing for fashion shows, or pursuing a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74832

Connecting passion with purpose, music graduate sets sights on art management

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… with purpose, music graduate sets sights on art management Submitted by Erin Flynn on Daniela Peña Cabreja … Domingo.  Peña Cabreja sings with an orchestra. "Yes, there was architecture, but every time there was an audition, I was there. Every time there was a gig, I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62476