Annual county event to explore unconscious, implicit bias
Two sessions of this year's Respecting Differences diversity talk will be held Wednesday, April 10. Consultant and former police officer Darnell Z. Blackburn will give his interactive presentation at 9:30 a.m. and again at 1:30 p.m.
Student hits high note with national young jazz composer award
Eddie Codrington is recognized as one of the most promising jazz artists in the country under the age of 30.
Public input will drive creation of WMU transportation plan
Share your vision of the future of campus transportation and mobility during open houses Wednesday, April 3, and Thursday, April 4.
Cousins named American Council on Education Fellow
Cousins is one of just 39 people selected to participate in the prestigious fellows program for higher education personnel that is designed to prepare tomorrow's senior leaders.
Signup for summer camps has begun
New this year are opportunities for middle school and high school students to experience WMU's state-of-the-art Esports Arena, as well as instruction with the internationally acclaimed jazz vocal group New York Voices.
University celebrations planned for upcoming graduates
WMU celebrates graduates during Lavender Graduation, Celebration of Excellence, Hooding and Pinning and Lee Honors College celebrations.
Bin there, done that — student's research optimizes recycling
Joshua Turske and his student research assistants conducted a study for Newell Brands, digging through trash to research ways to reduce waste and contamination in recycling centers.
Scholar examines role of social media in mass violence
The director of the Dangerous Speech Project will speak at WMU about social media's potential to both incite and prevent violence.
Southwest Michigan slates 2019 Chávez march, awards dinner
WMU will host back-to-back annual events this month honoring civil rights leader César E. Chávez. The 25th march will be held March 29 and the 13th celebratory awards dinner March 30.
Spring Convocation highlights sustainability, education research
Dr. Tiffany Schriever is one of several faculty members who will present their research during the event on March 26. The event will be a celebration of discovery, recognizing outstanding work by WMU faculty members.
Food marketing students soar to second place at national university case competition
The 2019 National Grocers Association Student Case Study Competition was held Feb. 24 to 26 in Las Vegas.
WMU alum finds success in Broadway's 'Hamilton'
Mikey Winslow, who landed a role in the Broadway hit "Hamilton," shares the impact his education at WMU has had on his success.
Zhang Career Center celebrates 10-year anniversary
The Zhang Career Center's impact in the last 10 years has been immense and far-reaching, and the center is instrumental in achieving the college's 94 percent post-graduation success rate. The Haworth College of Business will celebrate the center's 10th anniversary at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, in Schneider Hall.
WMU students anxious to share their cultures at International Festival
Seventeen student groups will showcase their the food, culture and fashion of their countries through booth displays and performances March 24.
WMU's NCHC quarterfinal series with Colorado begins March 16
Due to multiple unforeseen travel complexities caused by severe weather, the opening night of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference Quarterfinal series between WMU and Colorado College has been postponed to Saturday, March 16, at WMU's Lawson Ice Arena.
Student takes top spot at national mortgage banking sales competition
WMU sales and business marketing student Ryan Demas placed first and won $1,000 at the 2019 Quicken Loans National Sales Competition.
Student team places second at sales competition
This is the third consecutive year that WMU has landed a spot in the top three at the University of Toledo Invitational Sales Competition.
Colorful prom planned for local senior crowd
Students and area senior citizens will take to the dance floor Thursday, March 28, for WMU's 31st annual Senior Prom, a nostalgic evening of dancing and entertainment.
Miller Broadway lineup includes 'Grinch,' 'Les Misérables'
"WAITRESS," "Blue Man Group" and "CATS" are other featured shows during Miller Auditorium's 2019-20 season.
Talk will explore ways ecological principles improve societies
Permaculturalist Pandora Thomas will give the March 21 presentation. To be guaranteed a seat, reserve a free ticket online.
WMU board to welcome new members, elect leadership Thursday
The swearing in of recently appointed trustees and the election of officers are on the agenda when the WMU board meet Thursday, March 14. Trustees are also expected to vote on room and board rates for the upcoming summer session.
Annual Food Marketing Conference to draw hundreds to Grand Rapids
WMU's two-day annual Food Marketing Conference will feature presentations on current trends in food and consumer package goods and will explore this year's conference theme, "An Industry in Transformation."
WMU administration to launch employee engagement survey
Employees are the exclusive focus of an important new survey open from March 18 through April 5 to garner feedback about campus work experiences and measure progress on meeting the University's employee-related strategic goals and priorities.
Acclaimed national writers scheduled for annual reading series
The first speaker for WMU's annual Gwen Frostic Reading Series is international playwright Jacqueline Goldfinger on Thursday, March 14.
Sixth-graders get a look at college life at WMU
Through the University's Bronco BUDS program, WMU partners with Kalamazoo Public Schools to encourage early middle school students to set their sights on college and take advantage of the Kalamazoo Promise tuition scholarship program.
Fashion startup focused on sustainability wins WMU's business pitch competition
Four companies won prizes totaling $5,000 during this year's competition Feb. 15 on the campus of Western Michigan University.
Two WMU business students among six nationwide to win prestigious scholarship
The Richter Scholarship Program is the largest national scholarship program in the field of supply management. It identifies future supply chain management leaders and helps fast-track these students into the field.
Pact with WMU puts Aquinas students on fast track to master’s degrees
The agreement allows Aquinas students to start working on a graduate degree at WMU before they complete their bachelor’s degree at Aquinas.
Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons
Abby Tongue, who is pursuing a dual master's degree in WMU's renowned Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies, will perform live audio description for two upcoming performances at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre.