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Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

News

… resume. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From crossing the border to flee war-torn Afghanistan to crossing the stage at Western … Republic —he feels prepared to take the next step toward his ultimate goal of advocating for immigrants and … When Najafi first arrived in the United States in 2019, he was placed in an independent living program with other …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-political-science-mehran-najafi

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in August

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Institute of Arts, 314 S. Park St., Kalamazoo, sponsored by Warner, Norcross and Judd Attorneys at Law. The exhibit … by Western Michigan Jewel Heart. Explore in a practical way the practices associated with Tibetan Buddhism, … Kal-Haven bike trail. Free and open to the public; bike rental is $10. Monday, Aug. 7 CELCIS conversation circle —2 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41385

Wellbeing

Graduate College

… contentment. People who have a sense of wellbeing may not always feel happy or wholly content, but they have basic goals … and physical exhaustion combined with a negative outlook toward your research, progress, and opportunities for success. … to anxiety and burnout in grad school. Knowing what to watch for and how to cope if it happens can help you …

https://wmich.edu/grad/compass/wellbeing

Two Broncos win exclusive New York Fashion Week 2025 experience

News

… the WMU Bookstore to add a little Western fashion to their wardrobe ahead of their trip to New York Fashion Week. … , a supply chain management student, will both be whisked away in February on an all-expenses-paid trip to New York … kind of in shock," Fernandez says. "New York is where I want to live. I feel like every fashion major wants that, so …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/genesis-fernandez-ainsley-rahm-win-new-york-fashion-week-experience-2025

Expect festivities and finances to be top of mind as holidays approach

Haworth College of Business

… Home for the holidays, food and gatherings Dr. Russell Zwanka, associate professor of marketing and director of WMU food marketing program   Dr. Russell Zwanka “The key to the holidays for food is to remember food … people, and the holidays connect people,” says Dr. Russell Zwanka , associate professor of marketing and director of the …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/festivities-finances-2024

Spring 2025 Honors College Course Catalog

Lee Honors College

… - 12:15 p.m.     1280 SCHDR     3 credit hours     David Watson Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: ACTY 2100 … not acceptable for Biological Sciences majors but applies toward a minor in biology. Biological Sciences Laboratory … situated writing tasks for the purpose of accommodation, awareness, and action. HNRS 2500: Politics of Genocide 13654  …

https://wmich.edu/honors/spring25lhc

New engineering and applied sciences faculty usher in a bright future

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and applied sciences knowledge. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The hallways and labs of WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied … Seven of these newcomers share their research and the ways in which their projects are developing at WMU. New … as artificial intelligence, digital technology, smart hardware and software systems, electric power, battery …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/new-faculty

Trio of science innovators recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars

News

… and academic work. The Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award is the highest honor Western bestows on faculty … Baker, Lemmer and Litvinova will be honored at the Fall Awards Celebration on  Friday, Oct. 11 , alongside recipients of other prestigious campuswide awards, including the  Distinguished Service ,  Distinguished …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-baker-kristina-lemmer-elena-litvinova-named-2024-distinguished-faculty

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

Student Features

Business Magazine

… Those lessons shaped not only my work ethic, but also the way I carry myself professionally, with gratitude, humility … many of whom are WMU alumni. "My TechNext experience was transformative," she says. "Learning directly from … if you are willing to step into unfamiliar spaces. It was an experience that made me more confident in my ability …

https://wmich.edu/businessmagazine/studentfeatures2026