WMU alumna Casey Dubina has been elected president of the Michigan American College Personnel Association. Dubina, who graduated from the higher education and student affairs leadership program, will advocate for college student educators across the state in her new role.

July 12, 2024—The University Libraries will launch a construction project on Waldo Library’s third floor to enhance event and programming space at the end of July.

Faculty partnered with the Michigan Department of Education to develop Project IMPACT. The project will receive $425,000 to support educators by creating training materials and setting standards for mentors who work with new administrators, counselors, and teachers.

Dr. Luchara Wallace, director of the Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations and an associate dean in Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development, has been named dean of Western's Merze Tate College.

Colton Hicks is finding the type of engineer he hopes to become with support from his Western professors and through professional experiences.

Engineering student Anika Tabassum is the second student this semester to be named a Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society scholar. The designation comes with a $2,000 scholarship.

At the close of the spring 2023 semester, Dr. Ángela Pérez-Villa, Western Michigan University assistant professor of history, was awarded the Citizen and Scholars Institute Fellowship, a prestigious and competitive grant to continue research for her upcoming book.

Kayde Moore found their stride in arts administration, and a successful internship led to a full time job with Face Off Theatre Company as an arts administrator and audience development associate.

Six year U.S. Army veteran Dwane Dabney is realizing his passion for helping others in WMU's counselor education program. Developing his professional identity with faculty, he is now seeing clients for their mental health concerns.

Kiona Powers, a rising sophomore at Western Michigan University, is already getting her feet wet in her field of study. She recently secured an internship with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services where she engages directly with local fishers, anglers and river goers to promote the Eat Safe Fish Program, educating the community on healthy fish consumption and mitigating health risks.

A passion for safety and research in her industry has placed Baraah Qawasmeh at the forefront of innovative projects and well-deserved achievements.

This was WMU’s 20th race since 2000, which culminates events during the past year dedicated to encouraging and promoting the tradition of pioneering women in aviation.

For faculty in the college of business, applied research is their forte, and it makes fundamental differences in how businesses are run day to day. Check out some of the work of leading researchers who are moving the needle toward the future of business.

Western Michigan University’s supply chain management program has been recognized by Gartner as a top program in the nation, coming in at No. 22. This marks 15 consecutive years that Western’s program has been on Gartner’s list of Top 25 Supply Chain Universities. The list recognizes higher education institutions that provide exceptional value.

Acting at its June 27 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees set tuition, required fees, and room and board rates for the 2024-25 academic year. 

The new rates, which go into effect for the fall 2024 semester, will provide continued support for educational living environments that are safe and attractive while assisting WMU in recruitment and retention efforts.

Western faculty members received tenure and promotions through the approval of the Board of Trustees on June 27.

Kim Huls, a student in the master's student in the College of Education and Human Development, has documented her experiences as an elementary school teacher for the past seven years on her YouTube channel.

WMU's master's in sports coaching again earns NCACE accreditation, joining an elite group of just 13 U.S. universities.

Western Michigan University student Aedan McCauley has received the Michigan Accountancy Foundation Final Year Scholarship, a $5,000 scholarship awarded to students who are in their final year of studying accountancy at a Michigan college or university.

Lulu and Ramsey Elshafei say Western played a big part in their career success, and they're paying their gratitude forward by establishing scholarships to help other students pursue their own educational goals.

You say “potato,” he says “more data.” Walther Farms business analytics intern Skyler Thompson got his hands dirty finding ways to reduce the carbon footprint in producing America’s tastiest spuds.

Western faculty and students are on the leading edge of innovation to root out and capture PFAS from our drinking water and other environmental sources.

Individuals who wish to address the board during public comment sections of the meeting must email Dr. Kahler Schuemann by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26.

Western Michigan University recognizes alumni achievements and announcements submitted during spring and summer 2024.

The following are Western alumni and emeriti who passed away and were reported during spring and summer 2024.

In addition to personal fulfillment, Western students say volunteer experiences allowed them to apply skills and make contacts for future careers. These experience-driven learning opportunities also taught them valuable lessons about managing time, communication and even compassion.

Noah Gould revved up his resume with multiple internships and his involvement in the Bronco Racing Formula SAE team, where he helped build the organization's first electric vehicle.

The chance to eat, drink and go global wasn’t lost on Rebecca Fraley. The spring nursing graduate expanded her classroom to Lisbon, Portugal, and found those 10 days abroad will impact her entire career.

Some of Hollywood’s most beautiful actors have alumna Ellen Arden to thank for their movie star look. The film and TV makeup artist first dipped her brush at the College of Fine Arts before making it big.