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Lessons in language: Mastering Japanese, computer engineering opens doors for WMU grad

News

… high atop the mountains above Nagano, Japan, Noah Braasch was on top of the world in more ways than one. In 2023 , the Western Michigan University … he would need a scholarship to achieve his dream, and he set his sights on the full-ride Murakami Scholarship to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-computer-engineering-japanese-noah-braasch

International Student and Scholar Services

International Student and Scholar Services

… is shaping the future of mass spectrometry research Raiyan Wasi turns classroom knowledge into real-world impact True … fees? The tuition rates for Western Michigan University are set by the Board of Trustees each July for the following … institution may be able to apply some of those credits towards their degree program at Western Michigan University.   …

https://wmich.edu/international

Call for Sessions

International Congress on Medieval Studies

… institutions, and research groups. The organizers set predetermined topics that reflect the aim and interests … presider responsibilities and to make session presiders aware of the expectations concerning time keeping, … preferences. To inform the Medieval Institute of any withdrawal from your session as soon as you become aware of it, so …

https://wmich.edu/medievalcongress/participating-congress/call-sessions

Navigating the digital landscape: WMU expert publishes book for early childhood pros

College of Education and Human Development

… book published by Teachers College Press titled "Screen-Aware Early Childhood: A Realistic Approach to Helping Young … professionals to develop what we define as screen awareness: the knowledge and practices that uphold the … and content across diverse home, classroom, and child care settings. The book also highlights consequential research …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/melinda-holohan-new-textbook-digital-screen-awareness-education

Food truck owner next up in entrepreneurship speaker series

Haworth College of Business

… to the truck, Gorilla Gourmet operates a commercial kitchen and second mobile food unit and offers a variety of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42875

WMU’s Venture Studio turns design students into founders

College of Fine Arts

… Brandi Engel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— If they were nervous, it was hard to tell. On a Friday evening in late April, a group … president for research and innovation at WMU; and Phil Swanson , senior director at Newlab. The annual pitch event … and commercialize an idea, is the kind of fluency that sets these graduates apart before they’ve sent out a single …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2026/05/venture-studio-pitch-event

Advising

Economics

… when you need extra support Undergraduate Advising Steps Set up a meeting with a  College of Arts and Sciences …

https://wmich.edu/economics/advising

WMU Theatre grad Jack Austin is ready to take his career to the next stage

News

… and beyond. “I would be happy to be doing any role that I was given at Western, but it’s very cool to be going out … up going to Miller Auditorium and seeing the touring Broadway shows; Western has always been a huge part of my life.” … Broadway production from scratch in two weeks—from set design and choreography to singing and acting.   “I …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/graduate-success-music-theatre-performance-jack-austin

Backward Design

Teaching and Learning

… Backward Design Overview Introduced in Understanding by Design by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe (1998), "Backward Design" is a framework for taking a more intentional … know that students understand and are able to do what we set out for them. How will we assess that learning? What …

https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/teaching-resources/backward-design

Meet Ari: Exercise science

College of Education and Human Development

… exercise with anatomy and physiology. Growing up I knew I wanted to go into medicine, and as I progressed playing … grew and grew. So, when it came to figuring out my major—it was an easy decision for me. What sold you on WMU for … focuses. Other schools had one-track degrees that did not set you up for anything specific. WMU, however, created …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-ari