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Western Michigan University has created a new organizational change leadership minor designed for military members and veterans. The minor allows them to apply their existing military leadership training towards college credit, speeding up their degree progress and building further expertise in organizational change.

Senior Isaac Ortega is cultivating community at Western Michigan University, through membership in a variety of student organizations and meaningful connections with faculty.

Of the 53 newcomers, approximately 40% are entering a graduate program at WMU, while 45% are pursuing undergraduate degrees. The remaining 15% are undertaking intensive English language instruction at the school’s Center for English Language and Culture for International Students to communicate at a level necessary to pursue a degree. 

Get ready to connect at the third annual Waldo Fest on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Waldo Library. The event brings together RSOs, academic services and student resources into one location to make connecting and getting help convenient for students.

Dr. McMorrow has been awarded a global education grant.

Researchers at Western Michigan University are poised to advance future developments in energy-related fields thanks to a nearly $800K U.S. Department of Energy grant awarded to Dr. Robert Makin, assistant professor of computer science and principal investigator for the grant.

Dr. Kristen E. Salomonson brings 17 years of experience in higher education, having most recently served as the dean of enrollment services at Ferris State University.

Excited for where her MBA will take her, Valerie Keiter is pursuing her degree as a working parent. Through her studies, she has unlocked new skills, built supportive relationships and ignited her own passion to give back to fellow students at Western Michigan University. 

MeLCat borrowing requests will be unavailable Monday, Jan. 27_­­­­–Tuesday, Feb. 4, due to a system upgrade. 

Two academic advisors at the Haworth College of Business were recognized for their accomplishments in the advising field. Colleen Stano, director of academic advising, and Alyshia Garrett, academic advisor senior, received awards from WMU, acknowledging their exceptional service to students.  

Dr. Simin Mahisi is leading a team of faculty and students in developing wearable electrocardiogram devices in an effort to prevent sudden cardiac deaths in athletes under 25 years of age.

Dr. Sakif Amin's upper level sales course gives students an inside look at a local business and practical sales experience that has translated into internships and jobs for multiple Broncos.

Dr. Stephen Covell, professor of world religions and cultures, traveled to Hitotsubashi University in Japan, and Dr. Chien-Juh Gu, professor of sociology, will travel to the University of Vienna in Austria.

The Haenicke Institute for Global Education announces Spring Gala 2025. Join us March 22 at Miller Auditorium for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the beauty of Asian culture and champion diversity, peace and love in Kalamazoo. 

Except for essential services, Wednesday, Jan. 22, all WMU campuses will be closed, and classes will not be held due to severe weather. 

Except for essential services, Tuesday, Jan. 21, all WMU campuses will be closed, and classes will not be held due to severe weather. 

While the benefits of language learning are well-documented, research shows that Black students often face barriers to achieving high grades and continuing Spanish education. At WMU, Dr. Germán Zárate-Sández is investigating whether increasing representation in course materials can help improve retention and success rates and decrease equity gaps. 

Max Lampert is gearing up for his future. This supply chain student is making the most of his experiences at the Haworth College of Business and putting his coursework into action during his internship with Ford Motor Company.

Three students from Western Michigan University received a competitive $15,000 scholarship from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) for the 2024-25 academic year. The merit-based scholarship encourages accounting students to pursue careers in auditing. Three awards is a record for the number of scholarships PCAOB has given to WMU accounting students in a single year.

Article about Sandra Edwards, professor emerita of occupational therapy and donor.

Western Michigan University student Anastasia Charnesky wins the Central District IDSA Merit Award for her innovative design projects that include electric vehicle charging forecasts, a spice grinding accessory, and a humanitarian aid product. Now a graduate, she is an Associate Industrial Designer at Newell Brands.

Jennifer Harrison received Fulbright award

Western Michigan University students who study abroad are consistently more likely to graduate on time and continue their academic studies, according to 10 years of data compiled by the school’s Haenicke Institute for Global Education.

The Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is presenting three book clubs during the spring semester highlighting ethical questions regarding social media, AI and how to live a good life. 

NOTE: The Teach-in event has been relocated from the WMU Student Center to Room 1910 of Sangren Hall. All events are free and open to the public, and no tickets are required.

Genesis Fernandez, a fashion design and development student, and Ainsley Rahm, a supply chain management student, are headed to the Big Apple for an all-expenses-paid trip to New York Fashion Week. From attending runway shows to networking with industry leaders, they'll get a peek behind the curtain of one of the fashion world's biggest events.

The Haenicke Institute for Global Education announces the 2025 Japanese Culture and Language Presentations. The event, which features student research, will be held on Jan. 16 from 4:15-6 p.m. at Kalamazoo College. WMU's Soga Japan Center and Kalamazoo College are partnering to offer this event in-person for the first time.

Jan. 7, 2025—Western Michigan University Libraries is thrilled to announce the publication of “Seeing the World Through Religion and Culture,” by Drs. Diane Riggs and Anderson Hagler, and “Career Chinese: Bridging the Gaps for Success,” by Drs. Xiaojun Wang, Jin Liu, Ping Yu and Ms. Yuanyuan Huang.