WMU to confer more than 1,600 degrees during fall commencement
Three ceremonies will be held Saturday, Dec. 15. Among the students who are graduating will be 65 military veterans as well as international students from 32 countries.
WMU to break ground on economic-development engine
Development of the Business Technology and Research Park 2—BTR 2—will begin in the next few months thanks to a $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration.
Researcher earns prestigious fellowship for brain cell regeneration study
Postdoctoral researcher Dr. Erika Calvo-Ochoa is studying the zebrafish olfactory bulb to understand how the brain functions and recovers from damage.
Some campus offices on reduced hours for the holidays
Holiday recess begins with the end of fall semester, and some campus services will cease or have reduced hours starting Friday, Dec. 14, through the start of spring semester on Monday, Jan. 7.
WMU named a top business school by Princeton Review
The Haworth College of Business was recognized for being accredited at both the undergraduate and graduate levels by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International, as well as having additional specialized AACSB accreditation for its accountancy programs.
Chef awarded gold medal at culinary competition
Chef Tom Giles of WMU Dining Services was awarded a Gold Medal at the 2018 Annual Culinary Competition held at the Columbus Culinary Institute at the end of October.
Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in December
WMU and the broader area community will offer numerous global engagement opportunities in December. Highlights include West African drumming classes, Kalamazoo Institute of Art tours and the Rootead Youth Dance Showcase.
Bronco football headed to Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Representing the Mid-American Conference, the WMU football Broncos will face Football Bowl Subdivision independent opponent Brigham Young University at 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, Eastern Time, in the bowl game at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho.
WMU's campus sexual assault prevention state funding increases
Michigan's Campus Sexual Assault Program has awarded WMU $132,557, the most money awarded to the University in four years of this state grant program that supports efforts to help prevent sexual assault.
Student group recognized for excellence in academics, professionalism and leadership
WMU’s Gamma Rho chapter of Beta Alpha Psi has been recognized with a Superior Status designation for the 35th time. The honor shines a spotlight on the chapter's outstanding efforts during the 2017-18 academic year.
NYT gives first study abroad innovation award to WMU faculty
Drs. Jennifer Harrison and Timothy Palmer earned the inaugural award for how they are incorporating the Times into the Social Justice and Sustainability in India course they co-teach.
How to find out if WMU is closed
Assume the University is open and will continue normal operation unless notified.
Tickets on sale for John Mellencamp at Miller Auditorium April 9
John Mellencamp will embark on a 2019 tour of "The John Mellencamp Show" at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, at Miller Auditorium on the campus of Western Michigan University.