2020 WMU News

Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees

A group of WMU students traveled to Lesvo, Greece, using the skills they've learned in class and through the Global Leaders program to help refugees fleeing poverty and war.

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Local events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King begin Friday, Jan. 17.

WMUK announces new programming, classical FM service launch

Tune in to Western Michigan University's regional NPR station, WMUK 102.1 FM, which will expand its schedule and introduce a new channel dedicated to classical music and the arts. The changes will take place Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.

Family overcoming adversity thrives through WMU programs, partnerships

A Kalamazoo family involved in programs offered by WMU's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations is finding success in the classroom and on the job.

WMU students claim top spot in national digital marketing competition

WMU's student team of Lexi Payne,  Liz Volante and  Parker Hurley participated in the event that  featured more than 50 teams from colleges nationwide.

WMU professor's research paves the way to improving pedestrian safety nationwide

Dr. Ron Van Houten, professor of psychology, is garnering national attention with his pedestrian traffic safety research—and saving lives in the process.

Bronco footballer scores accolades for impact off the field

Broncos quarterback Jon Wassink was honored with the Wuerffel Trophy, college football's premier community service award. Named for Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Danny Wuerffel, it's given to one college football player every year who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.

Think Big initiative shifts from thought to action

Western Michigan University is not a place to go, it's a place to become. That's the mantra emerging from the Think Big initiative, which is reimagining the University's brand and its promise to students.

Throughout the process, participants have distilled more than 300 ideas to create a shared vision that encompasses four core values: a WMU student journey will focus on purpose, career and well-being, all rooted in the foundation of flexibility.