2024 WMU News

Semester-long series at WMU focuses on climate crisis, inspiring change

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.

WMU prioritizes safety with expanded Narcan program

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.

Alumna’s HBO documentary shines light on medical errors

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.

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