Unprecedented cross-campus collaboration leads to streamlined student support
The new Student Success Hub will offer students streamlined, holistic support to proactively address issues ranging from financial aid to academic challenges and connect them with important campus resources.
Behind-the-scenes New York Fashion Week experience solidifies future for Western fashion design student
Julia LeKander's "zero waste" skirt design helped her win Western's 2022 New York Fashion Week Competition and earned her a trip to the Big Apple for UofNYFW, a behind-the-scenes look at one of fashion's most exclusive celebrations.
Cooking with the community: Nutrition students share how to make healthy food taste good
Nutrition and dietetic students regularly host the community for a "Brunching and Munching" cooking session, with a goal of teaching participants how to make healthy food taste good.
WMU to provide engineering management training for global professional society
Western Michigan University Professor Dr. Larry Mallak will lead a collaboration with the American Society for Engineering Management to provide management training throughout the world.
Medical weight loss program offers holistic, supportive approach
WMU’s Sindecuse Health Center created the program as a holistic approach to weight loss. During the course of six to eight months, participants will be supported by professionals from several areas of the University.
Seniors honored for academic excellence as 2023 Presidential Scholars
Each year, faculty members from across the University select the most outstanding senior in their nearly 50 academic schools, departments and programs to represent their unit as a WMU Presidential Scholar. This year, scholars were chosen from a senior class of 4,748 students.
WMU advertising students win over Michigan dairy industry with professional-level consulting
WMU advertising student teams gained relevant experience creating potential campaign strategies for the United Dairy Industry of Michigan, which was seeking fresh takes on connecting with Gen Z consumers.
Adventures in sustainability: Students expand their horizons in India
A group of 18 Western students had the opportunity to learn about global sustainability on a recent Sustainability in India study abroad trip. Highlights of the trip included visits to Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations and connections with students from India.
WMU interior design student places in IIDA Michigan Chapter ThinkUp Student Design Competition
Third-year WMU interior design student Carlee Castle and her team won first place in the 2023 IIDA Michigan Chapter ThinkUp Student Design Competition, a juried design charette competition.
Food marketing student first to complete advanced category management certification
The certification is intended to provide additional education to further professionals in the industry.
Student Recreation Center creates lasting impact on students’ personal growth, sense of belonging
The goal of the spring 2022 study was to capture valuable data on student experiences and examine the impact these areas have on student learning, growth and development.
Mindful change: One professor's vision to transform stroke recovery
Dr. Lori Gray, MA ‘98, uses mindfulness-based stress reduction to assist stroke patients with rehabilitation.
World-renowned artist carved path to success at Western
M. Scott Johnson came to Western as a member of the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholars Academy and began exploring disciplines across campus, including anthropology, history, geography and theology. He built on that foundation, along with impressive apprenticeships, to become a sought-after artist.
Why I Give: Linda Lesniak
Linda Lesniak, BA '70, MA '71, PhD '74, has a passion for empowering women in the field of mathematics, which inspired her to give to future Bronco alumni through scholarships.
Piecing it together: Julia LeKander wins Western's 2023 New York Fashion Week Competition
LeKander won the grand prize trip to U of NYFW after presenting her zero-waste wrap skirt at Western’s second annual New York Fashion Week Competition.
First cohort finding success, belonging in new Bronco Connect Living Learning Community
One of the most tightknit groups on campus didn’t know each other just one year ago. Now, the Bronco Connect Scholars have found their community and their passions, changing their lives forever.
Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company
Starting Gate, a student business accelerator that assists Broncos in refining and growing their business ideas, is on the cusp of its 10th anniversary and is serving its 100th student business.
WMU recognized for viewpoint diversity, only Michigan institution in inaugural Campus Community Network
Network teams will work to transform the culture of campus and institutional practices through events, monthly gatherings and collaboration with leaders.
WMU’s century plant reaches new heights
When a century plant grows 3.5 inches daily, it's quite the sight to behold! Meet Alice, the Agave americana plant at Western Michigan University, which is preparing to bloom. But with its spike already surpassing the top of the greenhouse, Finch Greenhouse specialist Chris Jackson has to be creative to help Alice reach the end of its life cycle.
Some campus services on reduced hours during spring recess 2023
Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 12; classes resume beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, March 13.
WMU Food Marketing and Supply Chain Conference brings industry headliners to Kalamazoo
Western's Food Marketing and Supply Chain Conference returns to downtown Kalamazoo March 15 and 16, bringing a new format, new sessions in supply chain management and an all-star lineup of speakers with deep knowledge about food and consumer packaged goods.
WMU closes all campuses, cancels classes for second day due to ice storm
This is the fifth time in recent history that the University has closed for consecutive days, and the first time since 2019.
Team USA luger sees natural track to career success at Western
Torrey Cookman is finding his footing both in the Western world and at the end of the luge track. The first-year mechanical engineering student just competed in the World Cup series in Europe, setting a record for Team USA.
Western’s Pilot Plant gains machine to create recyclable, compostable trays
The state-of-the-art technology is one of only three machines in the United States.
All WMU campuses close early Wednesday, Feb. 22, due to severe weather
Except for essential services, WMU will close and classes will be canceled starting at 1 p.m. today.
No card? No problem. Valley Dining Center allows entry with a wave of your hand
The biometric, touchless entry system is considered more sanitary, secure and convenient.
Western receives grant to aid student retention
The goal of the Courses and Curricula in Urban Ecosystems project is to eliminate race, ethnicity and family income as the best predictors of who succeeds in gateway courses and to examine the broader curricula of those courses.
Ebony Vision celebrates 20 years of dance at Western
The Ebony Vision Dance Ensemble has three performances planned for its annual showcase: Friday, Feb. 24, at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the Dalton Center.
Counseling psychology students compete nationwide to land prestigious internships
Six WMU doctoral students in the counseling psychology program received internship matches during the first phase of the highly competitive process.
The numbers are in: Marketing analytics course makes measurable difference
Dr. Ann Veeck has taught Food Marketing Analytics since its inaugural class in spring 2018. As she prepared for her fall class, she recognized there was a unique opportunity for her current students to learn from alumni and invited many of them back to judge the final presentations.