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Caden Carr is empowering others

Haworth College of Business

… his time at WMU Haworth, Carr has learned that the best way to grow is to get involved and lead. “Becoming president … and networking with experienced professionals. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for the club.”  Carr’s … to work in the technology field, specializing in leveraging digital systems for the benefit of people and businesses. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/03/computer-information-systemscaden-carrbait

WMU student recruiting and orientation captivating from afar

News

… to all-virtual services “has a lot of moving pieces and we want it to be excellent; not having any precedent can be … online too, but Fraaza points out the necessity to develop digital strategies “presents a lot of opportunity for growth … in eight days, says Director of Admissions Alicia Kornowa . "Lunchtime Live" interactive chats, Western Wednesday …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59384

Students uplift community stories through film

College of Arts and Sciences

… of a WMU experience-driven learning grant along with Wendy Swalla , senior instructional designer, and Shawn Tenney , … I thought, 'What do students get out of it?' It was always very University-centered,” says Mukhongo, an … even picking up a camera. In Mukhongo's fall 2024 class, Digital Video Production-Non-Fiction, students are creating …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/10/arts-sciencesnews202410mukhongocomm3550

International alumna brings bold vision to Spring Gala: A full circle moment for an MBA student turned community and corporate leader

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… It is her third time serving in this role. “I’ve always had two hats,” Li says with a laugh. “People at work … became my second hometown,” she says. “I never left. I watched campus change, grow and evolve. Western is a part of … Chinese porcelain. Through movement, costuming and digital stagecraft, performers will bring the centuries‑old …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/04/karin-li-global-alumna

In Memoriam, summer 2026

W Magazine

… BS ’51, Nov. 29, 2025, Grand Rapids, MI Ona Eileene (Pappe) Wall , BA ’52, MA ’64, Dec. 7, 2025, Grandville, MI Muriel … Robins , BA ’54, Nov. 24, 2025, Livonia, MI Willard Howard Mejeur , BS ’54, Dec. 10, 2025, Cadillac, MI Thomas Edward Fricke , BA ’55, Oct. 7, 2025, Torch Lake, MI Floyd …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/memoriam-summer-2026

Research

Upjohn Center for the Study of Geographical Change

… Association of the Geographers of India, November 19, 2010, was titled "The Geospatial Re-discovery of India" . Arthur … throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. This lecture was made possible by a 2009-10 Digital Innovation Fellowship from the American Council of …

https://wmich.edu/geographicalchange/research

Educator honored with Emerging Scholar Award for impactful research

News

… Educator honored with Emerging Scholar Award for impactful research Submitted by Deanne Puca on … Macfarlane will receive the Emerging Scholar Award during the Fall Awards Celebration on  Friday, Oct. 11 … From organizing international conferences to editing digital publications, such as NICHE’s outreach series, to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/daniel-macfarlane-honored-2024-emerging-scholar-award

Alumni spotlight: Hollis Wittman

University Libraries

… Smith, a longtime professor in WMU’s School of Music, was a composer known for his innovative works, including the … strings and then bow it like you would a cello.” Wittman was deciding on a research focus for her master’s thesis … After graduating, Wittman pursued a career in metadata and digital preservation, now serving as a metadata and music …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/02/impact-report-hollis-wittman

Osher Institute offering summer 2015 classes, trips

News

… phones and streaming devices, while four classes focus on digital photography or photo manipulation. Cultural as well …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24523

Pursuing Airport and Operational Opportunities: Ricardo Escalante-Villalta is Catapulting from AZO to an Aviation Career

College of Aviation

… by Tom Thinnes on Everybody is unique in his or her own way, but Ricardo Escalante-Villalta can boast of another … affinity for all things aviation to a childhood home that was in the proximity of a major airport -- in his case two, … a minor in business, he's exploring courses in analytics, digital marketing and e-commerce.  Escalante-Villalta's best …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/escalante-villa