WMU baseball announces 2017 schedule
Home series versus Ball State April 7-9, Eastern Michigan April 21-23, Ohio University April 28-30, Southeast Missouri State May 5-7 and Buffalo May 18-20. Broncos also play Oakland at home May 2.
Seven football Broncos named MAC Distinguished Scholar Athletes
Awarded for excellence in athletics and academics were Lucas Bezerra, Kasey Carson, John Keenoy, Taylor Moton, Trevor Sweeney, Zach Terrell and Justin Tranquill.
Campus thermostats set back for winter recess and closure
Thermostats across campus are being set back to conserve energy during winter recess and the holiday closure of WMU offices. The setback results in an annual energy savings of $165,000.
WMU's acclaimed Seita Scholars program names new director
Ronicka Hamilton, senior campus coach for the program, has been tapped to head the acclaimed Seita Scholars support program for former foster youth.
Creator of eco-friendly glove dryer up next in Entrepreneurship Forum
WMU alum Karen Smoots, president and CEO of The Green Glove Dryer, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The free event begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m.
New Year, New You event for students and employees
Check out what the Student Recreation Center has to offer by visiting the facility Wednesday, Jan. 11, and taking part in tours, free classes, fun contests and more.
Estate gift from Detroit-area businessman benefits multiple WMU units
Six academic units have a special reason to be grateful during this season of giving, thanks to a $2.5 million bequest from the estate of Mark A. Murvay, a prominent alumnus and business leader.
Cousins and Petcovic named to arts and sciences leadership positions
Dr. James Cousins to oversee engagement, enrollment management and curriculum development. Dr. Heather Petcovic responsible for research, graduate student success, and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
WMU celebrates graduation of its 100th Seita Scholar
WMU's Seita Scholars program, which supports young people who have aged out of the foster care system, hit a milestone with the graduation of its 100th student, Olivia Williams.
Governor appoints two to eight-year terms as WMU trustees
Ron Kitchens of Kalamazoo and Shani Penn of Detroit will replace James Hettinger and Mary Asmonga-Knapp, and will serve eight-year terms ending in 2024.
Tickets on sale for 'Motown the Musical' at Miller Auditorium
"Motown the Musical," the American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy's journey from featherweight boxer to the heavyweight music mogul, is at Miller Auditorium May 9-14.
Sales students honored in recent competitions
WMU students impress at three sales competitions across the country, showing their skills in role playing, marketing, management and speed selling.
State funding to end sexual assault will turn bystanders into HEROES
More than $60,000 in funds for will be used for a communitywide effort to engage all students in the cause of fighting sexual assault and improve bystander intervention training.
WMU employee wins Regional United Way sweepstakes
WMU president John M. Dunn surprised Kim LaViolette with the announcement by driving up in a sponsor's car outside of the Bernhard Center.
Foundation Scholars help special education students create holiday crafts
Twelve Foundation Scholars helped special education students from King-Westwood Elementary create holiday crafts as service-learning project.
Musical America names WMU prof Top 30 Professional
Tom Knific, professor of music and director of the jazz studies program, is profiled and featured on the magazine's cover along with other 2016 award recipients.
WMU instructor, students team up to build a better bone model
Using a process engineering students created, models of the bone can be studied by medical students and professionals without fear of damage.
Safe on Campus trainings set for spring
Spring Safe on Campus training sessions for LBGT allies have been scheduled for Jan. 12, Feb. 8, March 1 and April 6.
Board approves minimal rate increase for WMU apartments
Monthly rates for on-campus apartments and apartment-style residential units will increase by $7 and $19, effective fall 2017.
Weather won't stop WMU's commencement ceremonies
Despite a winter storm warning for Dec. 16-17, WMU still plans to hold its Saturday, Dec. 17, commencement ceremonies celebrating the graduation of more than 1,700 students.
WMU wide receiver Corey Davis earns consensus All-American
Davis has earned the title of NCAA Consensus All-American after being named to the first team in three of the five official organizations used to determine the honor. He is the first player in WMU history to receive this title.
Two Bronco football players named FWAA All-Americans
Corey Davis and Taylor Moton have been named to the Football Writers Association of America All-American team. This is the first time in program history the Broncos have been honored by the FWAA.
Diversity and inclusion nominations sought
Nominate groups or individuals who support WMU's diversity and inclusion goals by Tuesday, Jan. 3. Recipients will be recognized at the 2017 Spring Convocation Recognition Friday, Feb. 17.
Kalamazoo couple supports product design program with $3 million gift
James and Lois Richmond's gift will make possible a new Richmond Product Design and Innovation Institute, combining resources of three WMU colleges and top names in southwest Michigan manufacturing.
WMU associate dean and faculty member Cousins publishes new book
Historian Dr. James P. Cousins recently published a new book that examines the growth and transformation of higher education in the early 19th century.
President Dunn gets raise for final year, gives it and more back to WMU
Trustees approved a 3 percent increase in Dunn's salary for his final year, which triggered a $65,000 gift to boost funds for scholarships and other student needs.
New scholarship honors WMU graduate's life-changing mentor
The Mohammad Hossein Yassaman Endowment for Chemistry, established by Hashem and SuzAnne Akhavan-Tafti, will support a student who is involved in the study or development of renewable energy technologies.
Chemistry professor is new WMU associate vice president for research
Dr. Sherine O. Obare, professor of chemistry and interim associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, has been appointed associate vice president for research.
WMU part of state effort to boost student success in high-risk courses
Through a statewide effort called Michigan Gateways to Completion, WMU is aiding students who typically struggle in biology, chemistry, math, physics and psychology.
"Kzoo Sings!" returns to Miller Auditorium
"Kzoo Sings!" is a drop in, no-commitment singing event at WMU's Miller Auditorium from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15.