Western Michigan University sales students recently took first place in the sales role-play and second overall in the Desert Cup. The ability of WMU Haworth students to close their sales set them apart from competitors, which included 13 other universities.

Dr. Chansheng He's latest Fulbright Specialist Program award will allow him to travel, conduct research and lecture at the National University of Uzbekistan on the watershed science framework, large-scale ecological restoration, and regional climate and water resources

Green is the new black. Student fashion designers at Western Michigan University took sustainability to the stage during their annual spring fashion show.

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences students were able to put their academic knowledge to work for the 72nd Senior Engineering Design Conference, which will be held Tuesday, April 18, at Floyd Hall, home of WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. 

The Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations is partnering with the BLOCKS Club Initiative of Kalamazoo to support efforts to empower local youth. They will co-host Dine 4 Justice, a fundraising event for the Walker Institute's Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows, on Sunday, April 23, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Bernhard Center on Western's Main Campus.

Pavel Kolyvanov, MBA'19, chose to also pursue a master's degree in finance in the Haworth College of Business to enhance the skills he needs to properly drive strategic change for his employer.

Taking advantage of academic labs and professional experiences helps mechanical engineering student Ryan Ahrens refine his skills.

A noon awards ceremony that will recognize 47 faculty and staff members for their external funding accomplishments in the 2021-22 fiscal year. In addition, the 2023 Presidential Innovation Professors will be announced.

WMU is announcing the creation of Its Graduate Certificate in Tribal Governance in cooperation between the School of Public Affairs and Administration and the local tribal councils of the Three Fires Confederacy. Students can engage with various tribal entities through subject matter experts and content endorsed by each tribal nation.

The four-day observance is an opportunity for campus offices and departments to display their pride to prospective students and to thank donors and other supporters.

Through hands-on activities with Western students from the Student Dietetic Association, Merze Tate Explorers had the opportunity to prepare healthy meals and learn about careers in nutrition and dietetics.

Dr. Bernard Han, WMU professor of business information systems, will complete a project at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in Taiwan focusing on state-of-the-art smart medicine through the application of artificial intelligence and data analytics using real-time data collected by Internet of Things devices. In addition, he will present research about policy adoption for enhancing health information exchange and outpatient care management.

Each year, six Presidential Scholars are selected from Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business. Presidential Scholars receive the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow on its undergraduates.

Accreditation is not only an achievement for the department, as Western students will also see the impact on their education and future careers in the industry.

After spending seven years at Western Michigan University, second year master’s student Justin Scott is eager to dive into the world of cybersecurity and turn his education into an employed position as a professional security analyst.

Western will celebrate Student Employee Appreciation Week April 9-15. Winners of this year's Gary L. Belleville Student Employee of the Year and Supervisor of the Year awards are Michon Jenkins Muhammad, Ja'Nae Jones and Sue Murray.

Western MBA student Sara Wiseman says there is always more to learn about yourself as time goes on.

From the start of her college career, senior Lillie Foland of Northville, Michigan, was involved in projects that helped her learn and grow.

There has been phenomenal growth in the esport industry, and it is estimated that the worldwide market for esport will be worth approximately $2.8 billion dollars by 2025.

Presidential Scholars receive the highest academic honor Western can bestow on its undergraduates.

Western students in Dr. Meredith Reinhart’s teaching elementary school science class were introduced to cockroaches and unique hands-on activites.

Under the agreement between Western and Instituto Superior Técnico, dual degree programs are offered in aerospace engineering, computer science and industrial engineering. Students who complete the program will obtain two master’s degrees, one from each university.

The second annual AMP Lab Family Open House event is planned for Saturday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the AMP Lab @ WMU in downtown Grand Rapids. This free event encourages children ages 5-12 to explore the world of STEM and manufacturing through a variety of curiosity-provoking hands-on activities.

Western's fashion merchandising and design program hosted their annual fashion career week to introduce students to professionals as they shared their experiences and career pathways in the industry.

Western's Dr. Jill Hermann-Wilmarth, professor in WMU's Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies, shares the award with her longtime collaborator, Dr. Caitlin L. Ryan, associate professor in the Watson College of Education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Guadalupe "Lupe" Guzman Ramos has learned a lot from his parents, not the least of which is a willingness to take a risk. Now a senior majoring in aviation flight science at the WMU College of Aviation, Guzman had almost no connection to his future career choice while growing up, other than a flight from nearby Fort Myers to Dallas, Texas -- and he was dragged into that 2009 experience almost kicking and screaming.

The event, which offers a unique opportunity for attendees to experience a wide range of cultures, fashion and food, will be held Sunday, April 2, from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Bernhard Center.

Department of English faculty and students are taking Western Michigan University’s mission, “so all may learn,” to heart with their latest community experience—helping Kalamazoo Public Schools seniors unleash their writing skills to create scholarship essays.

Supported by a multimillion-dollar investment from the WMU Foundation, the College of Aviation will move forward with the purchase of up to 32 new training aircraft.

Sport management students tour the WMU Esports Arena for a behind-the-scenes look at broadcasting and producing events.