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Gearing up for the grind: Skateboard-loving student ready to roll into WMU's kinetic imaging program
First-Year Faces
… imaging student Yoyo Rodriguez-Vargas has found plenty of places to skateboard around Western's campus, including … who graduated in May from Innovation Central High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and just wrapped up New … Rapids campus. A partnership with Grand Rapids Public Schools , the program gives students interested in …
https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/news/2025/07/class-2029-yoyo-rodriguez-vargas-kinetic-imaging
Keyboard faculty celebrate All-Steinway designation with concert
News
… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU is the first school in Michigan to receive the All-Steinway designation KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's School of Music will celebrate its official designation as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9527
Public Relations Major
School of Communication
… major prepares students for a career in the growing field of public relations by integrating theory and practice in … its curriculum. Students learn the foundational principles of strategic management, research-based decision making, … to apply this knowledge as they produce a wide variety of written PR materials and design PR campaigns for real …
https://wmich.edu/communication/academics/undergraduate/majors-prior-2019/public-relations
Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries
International Student and Scholar Services
… Garrett chose Western Michigan University (WMU) because the school promised to make it easy for her to traverse the … intertwining travel and experiential learning. At the age of 20, she has already visited six countries. WMU, she says, was her best option when considering schools. “I love how engaged the staff at Western is in …
https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett
WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty
News
… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of 20 universities joining a three-year institutional change … hiring and retention practices. The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities—APLU—co-leads the … STEM Faculty . The new cohort joins an inaugural set of 15 institutions that began working together to advance …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56137
Husband and wife faculty duo present recital
News
… on Bruce Uchimura KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University School of Music faculty members Bruce Uchimura , cello, and Susan … Uchimura received a bachelor’s degree from The Juilliard School of Music and a master’s degree with an Artists …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9121
Latinx and Latin American Studies minor
Spanish
… their people, their languages and cultures. This minor also offers diverse approaches to studying the cultures, literatures and arts of the Americas. Ample opportunities are given to focus on … and Latin American Studies will deepen their knowledge of the subject matter through courses in multiple …
https://wmich.edu/spanish/academics/undergraduate/latinx
Sam Morseau
School of Public Affairs and Administration
… Sam Morseau Sam Morseau Professional Instructor in the School of Public Affairs and … 3302 Friedmann Hall, Mail Stop 5440 Mailing address School of Public Affairs and Administration Western Michigan …
https://wmich.edu/spaa/directory/droppers
Pilot training program recognized for excellence
News
… has honored Western Michigan University's College of Aviation for excellence in pilot training. The National … programs for outstanding contributions in safety, professionalism, leadership and excellence in the field. This … through their leadership skills and advancement of a safety-first culture. This year, the association added …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53459
Professor studies Catalan and its influence on language and society
College of Arts and Sciences
… Professor studies Catalan and its influence on language and society Elena Hines College of Arts and Sciences staff writer Dr. Robert Vann, Western … outlawed, “many generations never learned their language in school, they never learned to read and write in their …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/robert-vann-studies-catalan