Natalie Ferriell received a $5,000 international scholarship from DECA, one of just two awarded to college students in 2024. This past February at the Michigan DECA State Career Development Conference, she placed first in the corporate finance individual case study event and in the top six in the sports marketing team case study event.
During a tour of Western, Jacob Robert recognized the University’s commitment to diversity and sustainability, and that helped clinch his decision to attend the University.
Students, faculty and staff brought out blankets and lawn chairs, shared eclipse viewing glasses and joined in mini watch parties outside spots like Lee Honors College, Miller Fountain, Floyd Hall and the tarmac at the College of Aviation—some Bronco athletes even took in the view from Waldo Stadium.
Western students and learners worldwide now have free online access to two new open textbooks published by Western Michigan University Libraries.
Graduates hail from 39 countries including the United States and will participate in one of four programs beginning at 9 a.m. at Miller Auditorium.
Beginning at 10:30 a.m. on April 22, 18 acres of prairie and savannah and 17.3 acres of forest—a total of 35.3 acres south of big Asylum Lake and west of little Asylum Lake—will be burned if weather conditions allow.
A team of four supply chain students placed first at the Operation Stimulus Competition hosted by Colorado State University. The students edged out 17 teams from across the nation thanks in part to the education and preparation they have received from WMU Haworth's top-ranked supply chain program.
Tom Kelly is providing WMU students with the opportunity to achieve their Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, giving them an advantage as they enter the workforce.
After a successful evaluation, accreditation is granted for a three-year period.
The student-run Merchandising Opportunities & Design Association held its annual spring fashion show on April 5th, tasking talented designers with reviving iconic Hollywood styles.
Students Maddie Bies, David Le and Jordyn Swenson are taking their nursing leadership and management project to the next level, conducting research that could impact how Ascension Borgess Hospital assesses pressure wound risk in patients.
Western Michigan University's MBA program is climbing high in U.S. News and World Report’s part-time MBA program ranking, rising several spots in the overall list and landing at No. 2 in Michigan. The HyFlex format for courses and the quality of the program are providing students what they want and need for higher education in business.
The 19 students received scholarships to attend the Lifesavers Conference on Roadway Safety, which was held April 7-9. All are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil and construction engineering and were selected through a competitive application process.
On April 19, the College of Health and Human Services will celebrate the accomplishments of staff and faculty with a newly launched set of annual awards. The college-level awards are intended to mirror some University-level awards available at WMU. Congratulations to this year's recipients.
Drs. Devin Bloom, associate professor of biological sciences, and Daniela Schröter, associate professor of public administration, have been awarded three-year Presidential Innovation Professorships.
Student innovation will be on display at Western Michigan University as graduating seniors showcase their engineering and applied sciences skills in capstone projects on April 16 in Floyd Hall on WMU's Parkview Campus. Presentations began at 8 a.m.
When looking for a place to hold their coding courses for Kalamazoo-area students, the founders of the Milo Coding Academy turned to WMU's Floyd Hall, the home of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
Student workers have an immense impact on campus and obtain resume-worthy experiences that put them on the path to future success. A number of outstanding student employees are being recognized with awards as part of National Student Employment Week, which runs April 8 to 12.
The Essential Needs Food Pantry and Dining Services join forces to address healthy food barriers in a new pilot program for students.
A team of four WMU Haworth students won first place at the Arizona State University's Collegiate Sales Competition. The students credited the tactics learned in their sales and business marketing classes with giving them the edge over the other 14 teams in the competition.
Seven outstanding students from the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences were chosen as 2024 Presidential Scholars, the highest academic honor that Western can bestow on its undergraduates.
The University will celebrate the inaugural cohort on Tuesday, April 9, which includes collaborators from 22 faculty-led projects ranging in topic from innovation and emerging technologies to community building and service-learning.
Drs. Julian Vasquez Heilig and Laura Dinehart, appeared on the "BustED Pencils" podcast on April 2. They discussed the University's Grow Your Own program, its positive impact on Michigan's teacher shortage and the college's support for new students.
To help education students prepare for the Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC), the Department of Teaching, Learning and English Studies teamed up with Future Teachers of Color to host the first-ever "MTTC Study Night" on March 18.
The Michigan Seal of Biliteracy test was administered for the first time at the World Language Testing Center to high school students. Dr. Robert Randez organized the event with Battle Creek and Kent County schools.
The event is a collaboration between WMU-Grand Rapids and Autocam Medical, Bricks 4 Kids, Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids YMCA, JR Automation and WMCAT.
Starting April 1, Western students, employees and community members can pick up free seeds from Waldo Library's new Seed Library to grow at home.
The Fallen Broncos ceremony honors students, faculty, staff and members of the Board of Trustees who passed away while active members of the University community.
In a world where grief often feels like uncharted territory, Dr. Ashley Atkins, WMU associate professor of philosophy, seeks to gain a deeper understanding of loss. Atkins recently secured a coveted National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship, marking a significant milestone in her research journey.
WMU finance student Austin Fahrenkopf explores the world of finance through firsthand experience in multiple internships.