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Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards Submitted by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three … of Europe’s most significant scientific facilities, including the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility, the … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/fulbright-scholar-awardees

Outstanding seniors to be honored as 2022 Presidential Scholars

News

… Outstanding seniors to be honored as 2022 Presidential Scholars … a senior class of 5,082 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that WMU can … counsel for LivWell Enlightened Health Michigan. Dr. Edward Montgomery , president of WMU, and Marilyn Kritzman , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67695

Connections optimize goals and skills

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Connections optimize goals and skills Submitted by Cindy Wagner on   Aya Zahreddine (left) is president of the … Acar of Zahreddine’s work. “With her problem-solving mindset and commitment to research, I have no doubt that Aya … projects and makes them better rather than being on the design team,” says Zahreddine. “I want to be a system …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/03/connecting-goals-skills-zahreddin

WMU marks its place in international education

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… University’s robust internationalization efforts will be on display throughout the United States in 2025, with students … students at partner institutions in China and Taiwan. It hosts over 80 study abroad programs in 30 countries … engaged southwest Michigan. These initiatives include designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/03/2025-international-education-conferences

WMU Haworth faculty adopt Open Educational Resources to save students money

Haworth College of Business

… by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Once upon a time, it was a rite of passage for college students to shell out … to learn.” Students also appreciate the convenience of digital resources. “ There’s no longer a need to carry … a creation grant, which allows her to start fresh in designing OER materials to use in her class. Her strong …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/03/wmu-haworth-faculty-oer

Printed Magneto-Electric Energy Harvester

Research and Innovation

… that can utilize energy harvesters include: wearable medical monitors, implanted medical devices, portable and … with higher power densities. Examples of ambient magnetic “waste” energy sources readily available for harvesting … magneto-electric energy harvester prototype was designed with an overall device dimension of 25×15×0.035 mm …

https://wmich.edu/research/energy-harvester

Career-Ready

Career-Ready

… as a first officer for Allegiant Air through its career-pathway Accelerate program—Rebekah successfully parlayed her WMU … work experience into a career that is soon to take flight. Did you know? The WMU College of Aviation has career … and Future Teachers of Color while pursuing her degree. Set to graduate in 2024, Breyana already has a job with the …

https://wmich.edu/career-ready

Food marketing students take first place at national university case competition

Haworth College of Business

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Left to right: Kyle Wade, Ali Bultynck, Samantha McGrath and Alden Wichman … Student Case Competition, held Feb. 23 to 25 in San Diego, California. The business case for the competition … of the strategies used in real life. This is what set us up for success in the competition,” she says. RISING …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58334

Global Engagement Program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… at Western Michigan University is a no cost initiative designed with maximum flexibility to accommodate all … status. Students who earn this status will receive $500 toward studying abroad and be invited to a spring award … Activities The Global Engagement Program promotes a core set of annual events that foster global engagement and …

https://wmich.edu/global/gep

WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees

News

… volunteers stand together. The Summer Enrichment Program was initiated by Western Michigan University alumni Jeremy … years. Many kids aged 8 or 9 have never been in a school setting. “We even get students that are 9 years old and they … of Congo and Rwanda attend the pilot program, which is designed for students that are at risk of not completing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617