WMU Study Abroad Fair open to campus and community
KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's annual Study Abroad Fair will provide area students and the public with the information to make an overseas learning experience part
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Noteworthy Work
WMU music therapy alum Kaitlin Ridgway is changing the lives of patients and their families in her work with Hospice of Michigan.
Latest News
Three WMU students receive prestigious scholarships
KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Once again, three Western Michigan University students have received prestigious scholarships from the National Grocers Association Foundation.
WMU's regional manufacturing lab installs new high-tech equipment
The first of three new machines for the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Laboratory, or AMP Lab, in downtown Grand Rapids, weighs more than 20,000 pounds and required removal of one of the windows facing Cherry Street and two cranes in order to move into the building and to its final spot in the Showcase/Prototyping Lab.
WMU's Fall Convocation celebrates achievement, State of University
President Edward Montgomery's State of the University address is at 11:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, in the North Ballroom of the Bernhard Center.
WMU alumna returns to develop University's community partnerships
Kara Wood, managing director of economic development services for the city of Grand Rapids, will join Western Michigan University as its new associate vice president for community partnerships.
WMU trustees to consider sale of property, capital outlay requests
Meeting in formal session Wednesday, Sept. 11, Western Michigan University trustees will consider the sale of a parcel in the Business Technology and Research Park 2, among several other agenda items.
Student Life
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From academics to volunteerism to zombies, registered student organizations offer something for everyone at WMU.
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Thousands of Broncos are pitching in as student employees on campus, and career advisors say the work will pay dividends in their future.
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WMU makes mental health and wellness a priority by developing new ways to meet the needs of the campus community.
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After putting in work over the summer, seasoned student-athletes are ready to excel on the field and in the classroom.
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Skydive Broncos
The rush of the jump keeps a brave team of WMU students invigorated outside of the classroom.
Impactful Experiences
Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college
WMU students Levi Soto, Jalen Palmore, Irving Quintero, DeVante White and Tykese Brown also attended the Third Annual National Clemson Men of Color Summit this spring that promoted awareness of changing U.S. demographics and effects on college enrollment and student support.
Work with refugee family helps business student expand global perspective
Dylan Coleman completed 15 hours of service with the family through the Refugee Outreach Collective.
Nights at the museum: history student helps design Smithsonian sleepover program
Master's student Tre Goodhue is developing programming for experiences at facilities like the National Museum of Natural History and National Museum of American History, among others.
Building a cultural bridge, engineering students teach refugees about science, math
WMU's chapter of Engineers without Borders recently organized a project for kids at the Refugee Education Center.
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Digging into History
Students are unearthing artifacts from the 18th century while working in the Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project's field school.
Launching New Opportunities
Skyrocketing drone usage leads WMU to offer consulting service
Appropriate drones and onboard instruments are provided when clients contract with UAV consultants from the University to collect and analyze data.
We have lift off: WMU launches UAV certificate programs
WMU is one of a limited number of schools to offer stand-alone academic programs utilizing consumer drones and is about to become the second organization in the world to have a VLF electromagnetic sensor system outfitted on one.