WMU board to meet Thursday
Trustees meet Thursday, Sept. 11, at noon in the Heritage Hall ballroom.
Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf
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.
WMU expertise on display in Grand Rapids for Tech Week, ArtPrize
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.
Ethics Center announces lecture series for fall 2025
All events are free and open to the public.
WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship
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.
Forging a Creative Path: How Kayla Powers Built a Career on Her Own Terms
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.