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… Rianna Clay-Valdez: Building a career path and leaning into authenticity Submitted … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Trial and error—It is one of the best methods of learning. And Rianna Clay-Valdez , a senior from … before finding that her capacity to work with numbers was an inroad to a future in finance. “Entering Western, I …

… is taking local high school students to China for summer camp Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Shanghai … use it in the local community," says Wenfang Sun, associate director of the Confucius Institute at WMU. "And, they may … the decision to sign up her daughter for the summer camp was not a difficult one. A section of the Great Wall "The …

… fairs this fall that are open to the public but aimed at WMU students and recent alumni. Members of the … be held in Floyd Hall on the University's Parkview Campus near the intersection of Parkview Avenue and Drake Road in … and by taking advantage of this office's resume critiquing, walk-in advising and practice interview services. In …

… RICHLAND, Mich.—Changing the world one classroom at a time. That’s the goal for Gull Lake High School and Kalamazoo … but I think mainly what pushed me to go into (education) was to spark change.” The Richland, Michigan, native has … that you could change the system.” Fighting for more funding, fighting to ensure the right people are in crucial …

… through the exercise science program at Western and faculty member Julie Raedy , Czupski has formed a close bond with the horses and staff at the center. “I’ve always had a passion for horses, so I was really excited to … The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science program has a scientifically-based curriculum which includes coursework in …

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As the influence of automation grows, some have called sewing a dying skill. That skill, however, is now helping protect frontline medical professionals from the potentially deadly threat of … the need for hospital masks and realized, finally, there was a way for her to pitch in. "This was an awesome chance …

… small businesses survive COVID-19 impacts Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In an unprecedented time of … on state or federal aid. However, preparing to secure disaster relief is no small feat, a detail the Michigan … to the start of COVID-19, a significant amount of our time was assisting our clients with starting and growing their …

… past December, students participating in Dr. Timothy Palmer’s sustainability study abroad in India had the opportunity to partner with Haworth Inc. and … Youth for Parivarthan is comprised of Indian youth who want to make positive changes in their cities. The …

… ARC students hold panel discussion on Syrian refugees in crisis Olga Bonfiglio … on the Syrian refugee crisis.  The speakers included Ramea Almubarack , a multi-talented graduate student in … family’s experience in Syria during and before the civil war; and Susan Reed , managing staff attorney from the …

… prototype KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University mechanical engineering student got an auspicious start to … stage. Conner Knepley , a junior from Stockbridge, recently displayed a wheel he designed as an intern for Maxion Wheels … and commercial vehicle markets. About the project Knepley was personally able to visit the display of his creation, …