Western students and learners worldwide now have free online access to three new open textbooks created by Western instructors and published by WMU Libraries through the Open Educational Resources Creation Grants.

Gary Barton IV, Officer Michael Lininger and K9 Brax, Cristine Thomas and Destiny Wallace will be honored as the 2024-25 Make a Difference Award annual recipients at the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Oct. 3.

Dr. Mohamed Sultan has built a distinguished career using satellite data to address critical environmental challenges.

Western Michigan University's Native American Student Organization is being honored for its civic and campus engagement and efforts to amplify Indigenous voices and perspectives through cultural and scholarly programming.

The fourth-annual Cybersecurity Summit will take place on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the WMU Student Center's second-floor ballroom.

Drs. Whitney DeCamp and Lori Wingate are being recognized for their exceptional efforts to support and elevate the Western Michigan University community.

Dr. Julie Apker and Dr. Daniela Schröter are being honored for each making meaningful contributions to teaching and student learning at Western Michigan University. 

Dr. Pnina Ari-Gur, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, and Chef Andrew Francisco, associate director of culinary operations, are recipients of WMU’s Global Engagement Award, recognizing faculty and staff who have enriched WMU’s global presence through research, education and cultural exchange.

Western Michigan University announced a $500,000 donation today from Meijer to create a hub for the food marketing program, which will benefit food marketing students, faculty and industry partners. The food marketing program at WMU Haworth uses Experience-Driven Learning to help students grow as professionals, preparing them for a rewarding career in the industry.

Through an Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant, Jacklyn Brickman and Eric Souther hired interns Sofia Huffman, Avery McNew and Mackenzie Willey to curate their own ArtPrize gallery and support in the instructors' development of the first-ever all-digital gallery in the international competition's history.

Senior finance student Michael Harmon is tackling preparation for the workforce through internships, as well as Experience-Driven Learning at Western Michigan University. From Muskegon, Michigan, Harmon has found his professional footing at the Haworth College of Business.

Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business is once again on Princeton Review's list of best business schools. WMU Haworth is noted as a top institution for students pursuing an MBA on campus in the Midwest. The list includes approximately 50 colleges in the area and is derived from institutional and student survey data. 

The  University’s Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Oct. 3, will recognize exceptional faculty and staff, including awards for outstanding teaching, service and longtime and emerging scholarly work. The celebration begins at 11 a.m. in Kirsch Auditorium of the Fetzer Center.

CHHS Sponsors WMU Women’s Track Team’s Homecoming 5K

Dr. Laiyin Zhu is being recognized for his innovative research related to extreme weather and climate change during the Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Oct. 3, in the Fetzer Center's Kirsch Auditorium.

Western Michigan University’s health center is offering seasonal influenza immunizations to students, full- and part-time employees, retirees and other eligible individuals (including dependents 12 and older of full-time employees, retirees and students). Vaccinations will be administered by appointment at the health center, and at one outreach clinic in the fall. COVID-19 vaccination may be paired with a flu shot.

The Student Recreation Center's weight and cardio rooms received a complete overhaul in August. 

Second-year MBA student Jumangie Smith is discovering the depth of his capabilities through his academic career at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. Hailing from Tillery, North Carolina, Smith’s commitment to enhancing his knowledge has already begun to have positive results on his career.

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University Libraries has released the results of its 2024 Open Access Publishing Survey, conducted by Professors Michele Behr and Ed Eckel. The survey explored Western faculty, staff and graduate student experiences with open access publishing.

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Sarah Cook of Hudsonville, Michigan, and Lyndsey Sootsman of Kalamazoo, Michigan, both senior human resource management students at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business, were recently awarded a national scholarship from the Society for Human Resource Management. Cook and Sootsman each received the merit-based $2,500 SHRM Foundation Undergraduate Academic Scholarship, which recognizes students’ accomplishments, scholastic ability and leadership potential.

Dr. Neale Chumbler has been named associate dean for academic affairs in Western Michigan University’s College of Health and Human Services.

Western Michigan University Theatre opens its 2025–2026 season with Utopia, a play by Charles L. Mee, reimagined and directed by Joan Herrington. Performances run September 26–October 12 in the York Theatre at the Gilmore Theatre Complex. Audiences can expect an evening that feels both intimate and expansive: a tapestry of human voices that is funny, tender, whimsical, and quietly profound. 

Raiyan Wasi, an international student from Dhaka, Bangladesh, is growing his potential at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. The senior studying computer information systems has learned the value of community and putting himself out there, making the most of his time at WMU.

WMU researchers in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences are advancing vehicle technology and sustainability efforts with the development of a virtual torque sensor (VTS) to measure engine performance. The team working toward commercialization of the VTS.

Western Michigan University welcomed more than 275 new international students to campus this fall. The new class joins a robust international community, bringing international enrollment at Western to 1,800 students representing 95 countries. 

HÔU JIA Kitchen and Bar brings the flavors of traditional Taiwanese street fare to campus, from ramen and bento boxes to boba and bubble tea.

Beginning Thursday, Sept. 18, the season will feature industry-specific career fairs, complete with guided tours to help participants navigate the events effectively.

The Evaluation Center is excited to announce its fall 2025 Evaluation Café speaker series, featuring experts who will share insights, challenges, and innovations in evaluation. Free sessions are offered at noon Eastern, in person at 4410 Ellsworth Hall and online via Zoom.