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From Honduras to WMU: Victor Hernandez finds his place

Haworth College of Business

… Hernandez Lagos , Western Michigan University is a home away from home. Originally from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, the … have opened up for him on campus. “The biggest way that the college helps to support my professional goals is the SPuRS program. One memorable event I attended was “Bring Your A-Game to Work.” I completed a five-hour …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/accountancy-victorhernandez-home-community

Cross-cultural studying evens out education for German exchange student

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Another difference Kollock experienced and enjoyed at WMU was the opportunity to make friends with students from a … class, you can go back to the textbook and the homework always relates to the chapter being studied. Being an exchange … countries. Because a lot of students live on campus, it was always easy to find someone to eat or spend a coffee …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/max-kollock-spotlight

Altitude Meets Identity: How Ella Hanson Is Shaping Her Path in Aviation

College of Aviation

… her co-pilot Kenzie Koenig. Every time Ella Hanson heads skyward as a flight science major in WMU's College of Aviation, … with me.  Each time I fly, I feel connected to him in a way that's difficult to put into words.     A young Ella and … "discovery flight" in which she "fell in love with flying" was the direct result of an article she read while a junior …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/03/hanson

In Tempo—Twisted information: Professor guides listeners to the tune of media literacy

W Magazine

… Innovation Professor 2021-24, and her collaborators wanted to release the musical’s songs prior to its launch to … is as a journalist, and I find media literacy an ideal way to communicate to people how all media messaging, … in love. My mother, a longtime piano teacher in Kalamazoo, was a natural creative collaborator who always centered …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/04/tempo-twisted-information-media-literacy-album-sue-ellen-christian

New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education

College of Arts and Sciences

… 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

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 … participated in the University of Passau exchange.  " It was a wonderful experience,” Lambert says. “Everyone I met …

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

Program Income in Sponsored Projects Policy

Policies

… Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200).   Summary of contents/major changes … Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200). 2. Stakeholders Most Impacted by the … funds if title does not vest in the grantee; 4.5.3 usage or rental fees charged for use of facilities or equipment …

https://wmich.edu/policies/program-income

LZ Granderson returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists

College of Arts and Sciences

… graduating from Western Michigan University, achieving an award-winning career as a journalist and then returning this … one’s voice as an opinion writer. He also hopes to raise awareness that the field of journalism is viable and … making cold calls to businesses as an employee at a uniform rental company, it quickly clarified what he didn’t want to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73669

Department of Energy grants WMU $5M to advance carbon capture and storage

News

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/department-energy-awards-wmu-grant-carbon-capture-utilization-storage

HOH Induction Speech from Herm Linder - WMU Aviation Faculty

College of Aviation

… Dad taught me about being a mechanic and fixing things was ‘Always look where the light is the brightest first.’ That was our Dad. He was personable and fun; he exuded positive …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/05/linder