Garcia looks to deepen Western's connection with community in new leadership role
Lisa Garcia, director of Western Michigan University's Business Connection, will become the University's interim assistant vice president for community partnerships on June 28.
WMU students awarded national scholarship for women leaders in supply chain
Madison Dober and Alexandra Henson, both integrated supply management students, have been honored with a $5,000 scholarship from Achieving Women’s Excellence in Supply Chain Operations, Management and Education (AWESOME).
WMU team places in top 3 in national castings competition
Sleeping Giant Capital closes $10 million in funding, enhancing partnership with WMU
Sleeping Giant Capital, a West Michigan-based investment and growth platform, is announcing it has closed a $10 million funding round to scale operations, with a focus on empowering women professionals in acquiring and growing businesses. The funding secured by Sleeping Giant Capital enhances the partnership with WMU Haworth, allowing more students to benefit from transformational experiences and showcasing the college as a leader in business education.
A catalyst for environmental justice
Deirdre Courtney shines a light on pollution's powerful effect on marginalized communities and how climate change is exacerbating the impacts.
Bronco Marching Band: An instrumental part of Western history
In 2021, the Bronco Band hit the century mark—100 seasons playing the alma mater and the fight song in its various iterations, including a version of the fight song popularly known in the 1920s as "Hail, Hail for Western Normal School." Over its long tenure, the band has helped athletes and fans alike celebrate victories with rousing renditions of popular songs, and it has brought Broncos together across generations.
'Overwhelming sense of Bronco Pride' on display at Western Weekend
On April 2, 2022, Western brought together admitted students, current students and alumni for an unrelentlessly positive celebration of what it means to be a Bronco. Starting out with inspiring stories and a Pep Band surprise, the day gave way to
productive student and family panels, a packed RSO Fair, interactive activities across Main, East and Parkview campuses and a grand finale, complete with student performances and prize giveaways.
Engineering student awarded prestigious Department of Defense SMART scholarship
Sky Broncos precision flight team places 8th in national competition
Western's Sky Broncos accrued 187 points during the event, placing fourth for ground events and 10th for flight events. The team also placed sixth for the judges’ trophy.
Paper plane prowess propels Western aviation student to international competition
Evin Cooper set a national record for paper airplane airtime and earned a trip to the Red Bull Paper Wings World Championship in Salzburg, Austria.
First Global Education Program cohort inspired to expand global learning opportunities for kids
They've discovered the world, built new skills to take with them and left behind tools for the next generation.
Medieval historian first to be honored for second time with prestigious Medieval Institute book prize
Dr. Dyan Elliott holds the distinction of being the first person awarded the book prize for a second time, including this year and 2006.
WMU board to consider resolution to receive state funding for Dunbar Hall renovation at special board meeting Thursday
The WMU Board of Trustees will meet in a special virtual session Thursday to consider a resolution to receive state funding for the renovation of Dunbar Hall. To receive this funding, the State Building Authority requires ownership of the building to fund the project, which requires board approval.
Summer construction paves way for greener, more sustainable campus
Dozens of construction projects are underway this summer on Western Michigan University's Main Campus. And when the dust settles in the fall, the Bronco community will notice some big changes, including sprawling new green spaces, pristinely paved paths and even a towering new dinosaur.
Pitch competition helps tee engineering grad up for business success
Pairing passion with pragmatism, Spencer Rochowiak is taking a swing at starting his own business. The 2021 Western Michigan University engineering design technology alumnus recently launched Bowden 3D, making 3D-printed golf products. And his signature indestructible golf tees have already scored praise from PGA pro Donnie Trosper after a chance encounter at an indoor golf simulator.
Western unveils new public electric vehicle chargers on campus, more than any other Michigan university
Western Michigan University, in partnership with Consumers Energy, unveiled 10 new dual-port electric vehicle chargers on campus capable of powering up 20 vehicles simultaneously—the most public chargers of any university in the state.
Program celebrates 40 years of supporting "ATYP-ical" young students
This academic year marks the 40th anniversary of the Academically Talented Youth Program (ATYP), a program that began with 22 advanced middle school students from seven area school districts and offered them the chance to take part in high school-level math and language arts programs, regardless of their ability to pay.
Libraries awards 10 grants to reduce students' out-of-pocket textbook costs
In May, the University Libraries awarded eight Open Educational Resources (OER) adoption grants and two OER creation grants, which are anticipated to save students in 11 courses more than $91,000 in textbook costs in one semester.
Western adds leaders for enrollment management and government affairs
Dr. Charles Cotton III will be the new associate vice president for enrollment management, and Fred Schaible joins the University as assistant vice president for government relations.
Annual International Congress on Medieval Studies to convene virtually
The event is hosted by Western's Medieval Institute and has attracted scholars, students, librarians, museum curators and other medieval studies enthusiasts from around the world.
Update: Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for Friedmann Hall
The advisory was lifted by Wednesday, May 4.