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Bronco gymnast's resilience earns nomination for national award
News
… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Payton Murphy was named a finalist for the 2022 CWSA Honda Inspiration Award for her … Inspiration Award winner, but Murphy says the title isn't what's important—it's the opportunity to help others. "I'm … breaking down even more because I thought, 'I don't know what's going to happen now.'" Murphy, a nursing major , says …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68377
Dr. Donald E. Thompson Student Services Suite officially named
College of Education and Human Development
… Nov. 9. The Student Services Suite houses the Office of Admissions and Advising , the Student Success Center and the Office of Teacher … They know my interests, my GPA, the classes I have taken, what I plan to take. They know Hailey.” In the heart of …
https://wmich.edu/education/dr-donald-e-thompson-student-services-suite-officially-named
So that all may learn
W Magazine
… life in a new country with a language you don’t understand is difficult enough as an adult. Making that transition as a … a pandemic, when a mysterious disease abruptly shuts down what little normalcy you’ve become accustomed to, is beyond … going on. So, it’s easy to think of the majority or what will work for most of these students. But we need to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61847
Mario Matasovic
International Student and Scholar Services
… Western Michigan University freshman Mario Matasovic made his first visit to the United States as a member of the … first opportunity since the 2003-04 season to play in what is commonly called the “March Madness” tournament. The … the season has ended for this year, Matasovic can turn to what he says is his main focus of enrolling at WMU—earning a …
https://wmich.edu/international/mario-matasovic
Award-winning author, food advocate coming to WMU to talk about food
News
… author and food advocate Michael Pollan will bring his message of healthy food systems and healthy eating to the … at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 , in Miller Auditorium. His presentation, titled "A Community Conversation about … bestsellers "The Omnivore's Dilemma: The Secrets Behind What You Eat," and "In Defense of Food: An Eater's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19984
From heartbreak to hope
W Magazine
… of lives with the school in Cambodia he helped found. But his accomplishments did not come easily. A journey born from … He learned English and graduated high school, but he struggled to find his place in higher education. Then, he found … there when I go back, helping with ideas and bringing what I learned from WMU and my travels through all of Europe …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57397
WMU, Kalamazoo College partner to provide immersive, collaborative business experience for students
Haworth College of Business
… on their business challenges. Managed by Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver , co-directors of Western's Center … Capital ’s downtown office. The partnership taps into the existing leadership and business strategy practicum course, … docuseries, providing an insider’s view of the project and what they are learning from the process and each other. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70561
Student exhibits on World War II and Western Hockey featured in Waldo Library
University Libraries
… Applying skills learned from her role as a student assistant at the Zhang Legacy Collections Center , Nicole Page … leveraged her library experience and knowledge as a public history major to create displays on World War II and West … have a while to brainstorm different ideas before deciding what to do.” Even after working at the Zhang for over a …
https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2023/04/student-exhibits-on-world-war-ii-western-hockey-featured-waldo-library
The End of my Year Studying in Japan Pt. 2: Final Speech
Study Abroad
… I was terrified to do so, but I gave it my all. The speech is basically a way for all of the students to show off what they learned. Even students that didn’t study Japanese … Ready 9AM on the day of the speech, I met my boyfriend and his mom at my train station. I was nervous as all get out. My …
https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/blog/2019/08/gettigfinalspeech
Taking Your Passions Abroad
Study Abroad
… Taking Your Passions Abroad Written by: Maggie Neuman Major: Business Location: Burgos, Spain As it … abroad could be very expensive and time consuming which isn’t ideal when you want to spend your time and money on … you meet some locals which never hurts. Don’t underestimate what just walking can do for your health either. I walk …
https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/blog/2019/11/passionsabroad