Major changes made to the race course for 2012 to accommodate one of the largest 5K races in Michigan. Access limited to nearly every building on West Campus prior to and during the 5K race.

Do Young Chang, who served for 22 years as a professor of political science and social science, died Friday, Aug. 3, at age 89. A memorial service was held Aug. 9 in Gotha, Fla.

Latest version of WMU Mobile app boasts several new features, including access to Webmail Plus, class schedules, and midterm and final grades, and is available from Google Play and the iTunes Store.

WKZO in Kalamazoo returns as flagship station, new affiliates serving Detroit, Grand Rapids and Muskegon join others serving Battle Creek, Jackson and Lansing.

Senior Jessica Brown, of Kentwood, Mich., and sophomore Terin Norris, of Dowling, Mich., of the Western Michigan University volleyball team have earned preseason All-Mid-American Conference honors.

Morvin A. Wirtz, professor emeritus of special education and a pioneer in that field, died Friday, Aug. 17, in Naples, Fla, at age 92. He retired in 1984 after 17 years of service to the University.

Bronco fans will rally in downtown Grand Rapids Wednesday evening with complimentary food, beverages and entertainment to help gear up for the Broncos’ football season opener.

William "Bill" Granet, a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, in Columbus, Ohio, at age 90. Burial has taken place at Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park in Kalamazoo.

Gene S. Booker, former professor of management, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, at age 81. Booker retired in 1990 after almost 30 years of service to the University.

WMU has been named one of the "Best Midwestern Colleges" by the Princeton Review for the eighth year, one of 153 schools in 12 states and one of 15 Michigan schools to be recognized this year.

Local eighth and ninth graders participating in WMU's Academically Talented Youth Program finish among the top 10 teams in a national contest sponsored by the American Computer Science League.

Accomplished Michigan authors and Celtic music will be on tap as part of a fundraiser for New Issues Poetry and Prose, held Sunday, Aug. 26, from 2 to 5 p.m., at Bell's Eccentric Cafe.

Bischof, interim chair of the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, is among the latest gubernatorial appointments to the Michigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapy.

The temporary One Stop Convenience Center will be assembled in the West Ballroom on the second floor of the Bernhard Center for two weeks, Aug. 27 through Sept. 7, closing over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 1–3.

Julie M. Christensen, a secretary and office associate at WMU for 18 years, died Aug. 15 at age 54. A memorial service is set for 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20.

George Coy, a former tradesman in Facilities Management, died Aug. 9 at age 84. A memorial service with full military honors will be held at Fort Custer at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28.

Dr. Cameron W. Lambe, professor emeritus of education and professional development, died Aug. 11 at age 87.

Flags on all campuses of WMU will be lowered Thursday, Aug. 16, in honor of Sgt. Kyle B. McClain, of Rochester Hills, Mich., who died while serving in Afghanistan.

Bronco men's soccer team to hold walk-on tryouts at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14, at the WMU Soccer Complex on Parkview Avenue. Only current, full-time WMU students may try out for varsity athletic teams.

Two-week closure begins Saturday, Aug. 18; regular fall semester hours resume Sept. 4.

Flags on all campuses of WMU will be lowered Wednesday, Aug. 15, in honor of 1st Lt. Todd Lambka, of Fraser, Mich., who died while serving in Afghanistan.

The Carls Foundation of Detroit has awarded the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology $314,400 to support programs designed to help older children with hearing problems.

Cameron McGillicuddy, Marco Morales, Nichole Treganowan and Mark Ward are first at WMU to complete federal requirements to compete for jobs as air traffic controllers under a partnership with the FAA.

The University recently earned a national award as well as state certification in recognition of its commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment.

Under the new contract, which becomes effective Aug. 12, wages for union members will rise 1 percent retroactive to July 1. An additional 1 percent increase will be implemented in January 2013.

Tara Buchanan, of Kingsford Heights, Ind.; Courtney Rousseau, of Bay City, Mich.; and Jennifer Tschetter, of Scottsdale, Ariz., are the first trio to earn Academic All-MAC in the same season since 2004.

Flags on all campuses of WMU will be lowered Monday, Aug. 13, in honor of Gunnery Sgt. Daniel J. Price, age 27, who died while serving in Afghanistan.

Patricia Villalobos Echeverría, professor of art, was recently invited to create an art installation at the 11th Havana Biennial in Havana, which ran May 11 to June 11.

The winners of this year's prestigious Medallion Scholarships, one of the largest merit-based awards in American higher education, will receive $50,000 each over four years.

Up 240 percent compared to last fiscal year, WMU's Office of Development and Alumni Relations received, on behalf of the University, a total of $41,575,189 for the fiscal year that ended June 30.