The upgraded labs feature technology to make students more proficient and introduce them to digital print making.

What if you could harness the power of social media platforms to help you reach your goals? Dr. Jiahe (Carrie) Song, associate professor of business information systems at Western Michigan University, has recently published research that delves into this question, with interesting applications for both consumers and health care providers.

Finding and becoming a mentor while studying to become an industrial engineer, Western student Rachel Millett has taken on leadership roles on campus and is ready to start her career in a field experiencing explosive growth.

Selections highlight ethical questions regarding body size, plagiarism, cancel culture and the place of the virtues in living a good life. All discussions take place in person on Western Michigan University’s Main Campus.

Launching fall 2024, the certificate caters to both online and hybrid learners, empowering them with the skills and knowledge to navigate and lead successful organizational transformation.

Delia Dohm, a supply chain management student at Western’s Haworth College of Business, had the opportunity to intern with Perrigo through a new co-op program at WMU. As the first student to go through the program, Dohm has had a unique educational journey while also obtaining valuable work experience.

The biggest spring event is the annual spring Career Fair in February, which focuses on those seeking employment in such areas as aviation, business, health care, integrated supply chain management, IT and liberal arts.

Appointed to the University's governing board by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer earlier month, James L. Liggins Jr. of Kalamazoo and Kara Wood of Grand Rapids will be taking the oath of office.

Classes will have a delayed start at 10 a.m. Any class that starts before 10 a.m. is canceled.

The Mallinson Institute for Science Education at Western in 2023 marked a significant milestone as the institute celebrated its 20th anniversary, a testament to its dedication in shaping the future of scientific fields worldwide.

As the Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project passes its 25th year, the work isn't just about unearthing artifacts; it's about the people behind the discoveries and the enduring impact on both history and lives.

Hellen Yaa Agbevey is taking her first steps toward professional success. Originally from Ghana, Africa, Agbevey is a graduate student in WMU Haworth’s Master of Science in Finance program and on her way to achieving her goal of becoming a financial analyst.

This immersive program offered firsthand cultural experiences through visits to schools, nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies across the country.

Visual artist Dr. Julia Virginia Pimentel Jimenez, Ph.D.'20, believes it is crucial for artists in the Dominican Republic to develop their own authentic proposal that reflects their country's cultural identity

Dining Services is rolling out a new phase of service to increase offerings and extend serving hours at the Student Center Dining facility.

Western Michigan University alumnus Dr. Andrew Collard is a man of many titles: parent, teacher and, now, published author. With the release of his book, “Sprawl,” Collard is moving forward in the literary world, adding new titles as he goes. 

Dr. Wanda Hadley lends her expertise to the Detroit Tri-County Social Work Health Career Opportunity Academy as part of their interdisciplinary consulting team.

The Western Aerospace Launch Initiative (WALI) is a student organization dedicated to designing, building, testing and launching WMU’s first satellite.

Dr. Sam Ramrattan's research in metal casting is known world-wide, and includes a 30-year partnership with Sinto Group—the foundry arm of Toyota in Japan.

Except for essential services, all WMU campuses will close at 3 p.m. for the remainder of today, Friday, Jan. 12, due to severe weather. Classes scheduled for 3 p.m. or later today are canceled.

Joining the University’s board are James L. Liggins Jr., senior counsel with the Kalamazoo office of Warner Norcross + Judd, and Kara Wood, executive director of the Grand Rapids-based economic development organization Grand Action 2.0.

Many a Bronco aviator, with WMU diploma still fresh in hand, takes the career path to Apogee Air based at Oakland International Airport near Detroit. Two of the latest to trade in their Brown and Gold for Apogee colors are Austin Harper and Pascal Paffhausen. 

The new residence hall set to replace Valley 3 will be ready to house new students in fall 2026. Constructing this new residence hall is the next step in the University’s ongoing efforts to modernize and enhance services and facilities to provide the amenities students expect.

Austin Giles was able to take advantage of his school's teacher pipeline program and Western's expedited program to pursue his passion for teaching.

Dozens of events for the series, which runs from January through April. They include student-led demonstrations and discussions, film viewings, faculty- and staff-led workshops and lectures, and events hosted by community groups, which will educate students and community members on climate justice, sustainability and ways to fight climate change as individuals, such as recycling, food resourcing and meat consumption, clothing sustainability and conservation of natural resources.

This safe, lifesaving nasal spray medication is stocked in all stationary Automated External Defibrillator (AED) locations across WMU’s Main, Parkview and Grand Rapids campuses as well as the Aviation Education Center in Battle Creek, expanding the safety net for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

In the aftermath of a harrowing family medical crisis, Margo (Towe) Burrows, an alumna of Western Michigan University School of Communication, unexpectedly found herself on a new career trajectory. When her mother-in-law fell into a coma following what was supposed to be a routine partial hip replacement surgery, Burrows embarked on a fervent ten year long quest to uncover critical medical errors in pursuit of justice.

Sally Joslyn Peña Martinez, a doctoral student in Western Michigan University's educational leadership program in the Dominican Republic, was motivated to examine the education system in her home country for her dissertation.

Western Michigan University graduate, Dr. Andrew Rynberg, has been appointed as the new superintendent of the U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity's Caribbean Community.