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.

Trustees meet Thursday, Sept. 11, at noon in the Heritage Hall ballroom.

During a 27-year career in the Air Force, Tracy Smiedendorf logged more than his share of vivid memories. In all, from 1985 to 2012, Smiedendorf wore his Air Force uniform at 13 bases, including other overseas deployments to Japan, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar.  More often than not, he was in command of supervising thousands of maintenance technicians working on the inspection, servicing, repair and overhaul of every form of aircraft in the Air Force's arsenal. 

From expert panel discussions to the first-ever all-digital ArtPrize gallery exhibit, Western Michigan University's Grand Rapids location will hosts a number of events for Tech Week and the international art competition.

All events are free and open to the public.

Eight Western Michigan University students were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship in 2025, matching last year’s record for the prestigious federal study abroad scholarship at Western Michigan University. 

Discover how WMU alumna Kayla Powers built a sustainable career as a fiber artist. Learn about her unique approach to natural dyes, her connection to the Detroit community, and how her art history degree shaped her journey.