With the program naming comes a goal to increase philanthropic support for students through the program. Greater voluntary support will allow expansion of current services as well as the addition of new and other needed services.

Planned for Saturday, March 29, in the WMU Student Center, International Bazaar give visitors an opportunity to sample foods, purchase goods and see music and dance performances by students and community groups representing dozens of cultures from around the world.

This is an announcement letting the public know that they can nominate an outstanding alumni to be inducted into the CHHS alumni academy

Drs. Alessander Danna-dos-Santos and Carrie Barrett are tackling concussion detection. They created new testing to uncover the impacts of these seemingly common and undetected injuries.

After capturing the world’s attention on Forbes’ 30 under 30 list, alumnus Tinashe Chaponda is celebrating the impact Western and Kalamazoo had on his career. The “Mayor of Influencer Marketing” is now using his moment to boost his fellow Broncos.

March 25, 2025—MeLCat, Michigan’s eLibrary catalog, is celebrating its 20th anniversary year. Western Michigan University Libraries is a proud MeLCat participant. 

In a whirlwind trip to the city that never sleeps, two Broncos got an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience at New York Fashion Week. The VIP access to runway shows, brand insiders and networking made them eager to weave their future in fashion.

Two KAMSC seniors, Sophia Barnard and David Li, collaborated with Dr. Kieran Fogarty and Dr. Rob Lyerla from WMU's College of Health and Human Services on a project titled "Revolutionizing Adolescent Health Monitoring: Passive Surveillance Analysis vs. National Surveys for Tracking Exercise and Mental Health (2011-2021)." Their research was presented at the Southwest Michigan Science and Engineering Fair (SMSEF) and selected for the state finals. The project will be showcased at the Michigan Science and Engineering Fair (MSEF) in April, with the potential to advance to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in May.

Sophia and David praised Dr. Fogarty and Dr. Lyerla for their guidance, emphasizing the valuable learning experience and the development of critical thinking skills. This collaboration benefits students and contributes to future research in healthcare monitoring and emerging practices.

Senior accountancy student Nadia Collins is using her time at Western Michigan University to create a career that grows with her. The Haworth College of Business student is taking advantage of internship opportunities with hands-on work that’s giving her valuable experience. 

Recent graduates of WMU Haworth report successful outcomes when it comes to working or continuing their education quickly after earning their degrees, job satisfaction, salaries, experience-driven learning and engagement with faculty members.

This free event for kids ages 5 to 12 explores the world of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) through new hands-on activities and interactive exhibits. This annual event is presented in partnership with Autocam Medical, Bricks 4 Kidz, The Diatribe, GRCC, GRPS Robotics, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, STEM Greenhouse, and WMCAT, with participation from WMU’s College of Aviation, College of Engineering, Kinetic Imaging, School of Communication, and University Libraries.  

Victor Onama, a Ugandan doctoral student at Western Michigan University, is driven by his personal experience witnessing widespread need to contribute to humanitarian efforts. His decade-long career, involves utilizing geographical information systems to support nonprofits in Africa and the Middle East, focusing on emergency response and food security.

At a joint WMU/Grand Rapids Gold event on March 15th at Van Andel Arena, alumni shared career journeys and job-seeking advice with students. Subsequently, the College of Education and Human Development awarded a scholarship to incoming student, Logan Rockwell.

A team of four WMU Haworth students won first place at the Arizona Collegiate Sales Challenge, bringing the Desert Cup back to WMU for the third time. Competing in sales role-play and marketing presentation events, the students worked hard to prepare and support each other, leading to the top spot out of 15 schools represented at the competition.

Each year, faculty members from across the University select the most outstanding senior in their nearly 50 academic schools, departments and programs to represent their unit as a WMU Presidential Scholar.

Bella Leon Flann transitioned from a student at Western Michigan University to a full-time staff member, driven by her passion for healthcare and the relationships she built. Her academic background in Healthcare Services and Sciences informed her approach to caregiving. Bella's empathetic nature and organizational skills helped her succeed in her role. Bella's journey highlights her growth, leadership skills and dedication to improving community health.

In Michigan, Western Michigan University's Master of Public Health (MPH) program has partnered with the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi (NHBP) to create impactful community health initiatives. This collaboration, led by Christina Anthony and Shelby Brueck, involves student-led projects that address NHBP's health priorities. These projects include creating visual media for STI and HIV prevention, drafting culturally relevant communications, and developing campaigns on immunizations, tickborne disease prevention, and nutrition. This partnership provides WMU students with real-world experience and highlights the program's success in developing public health leaders.

Aya Zahreddine embraces diverse opportunities from the technical challenges to networking in WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Faculty at the Haworth College of Business are looking for ways to make sure students have access to the materials they need to be successful in the classroom. Several faculty members applied for and received grants to adopt or create OER course materials, providing significant benefits to students.

Caden Carr, a sophomore studying computer information systems at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business, has recognized the value of building relationships outside of the classroom. Carr is becoming a leader among his peers through experiences in student organizations and his on-campus job.

WMU's 89.1 WIDR-FM was a finalist for 13 awards at the 2024-25 International Broadcasting System Awards, winning four including Best Overall Station.

It's an event sure to be the bee's knees: Guests can eat, drink, enjoy live music and dance with the cast while attending Jay Gatsby's extravagant final party.

Western Michigan University’s robust internationalization efforts will be on display throughout the United States in 2025, with students and staff presenting at major international education conferences. 

According to the most recent Career Outcomes Report, 95% of Western students who graduated between August 2023 and June 2024 and are working full time have a job related to their degree.

March 11, 2025—Our Impact Report highlights how we served our community through leadership and impactful programming during 2024.

Academic mentors have helped ensure Ridha Chehime’s success as a WMU cybersecurity student while the Kalamazoo community has played a crucial role in helping him feel connected and supported.