Gideon Kipkemoi, a second-year student double majoring in aviation flight science and aviation management and operations, is following his flight dreams at Western Michigan University.

Western Michigan University filled Michigan’s Capitol building with brown and gold on Wednesday, September 24 for WMU Day, an annual event celebrating the University’s contributions to education, research and public service across the state. 

Western Michigan University English Ph.D. student Morgan Shiver has been named the 2025 doctoral winner of the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools Excellence in Teaching Award, an honor that recognizes the region’s most outstanding graduate student educators.

The Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo recognized the couple's business, Zhang Financial, with the Business Arts Award as part of its 2025 Community Arts Awards, honoring their commitment to supporting and growing the local arts community.

This article highlights 20 years of study abroad with Dr. Maureen Mickus in Ireland.

The Future Teachers of Color RSO at WMU hosted their first-ever Trunk or Treat with Broncos, creating an unforgettable Halloween experience for hundreds of students and families from Parchment Public Schools.

Western Michigan University’s Leadership and Business Strategy (LBS) Program has launched a new Downtown Shuttle that will connect students to Kalamazoo’s business and cultural core. The initiative is supported by the Monroe-Brown Foundation and the Hall Foundation Downtown Initiative Fund, in partnership with the United Way of South Central Michigan and Sleeping Giant Capital.

The trustees will meet Thursday, Oct. 30, at noon in the WMU Student Center ballroom.

Overview of students and faculty presenting at Michigan conference.

Generous alumni couple Lynn Chen-Zhang, M.S.’91, and Charles Zhang, M.A.’91, have been honored by the China Institute in America for their efforts to strengthen cultural and intellectual exchange between the U.S. and China through the arts, business and philanthropy.

Michael Vasilevich is a triple threat: student, actor and "American Ninja Warrior" competitor.

Senior Carol Cochrane, originally from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is taking off into professional worlds through Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. With a major in communication studies and a minor in international business, Cochrane has grown her professional knowledge through her study abroad trip to the Netherlands.

Daniela Padilla, a senior marketing and leadership and business strategy student at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business, and honors student at the Lee Honors College, is keeping up with trends through her internship and academic opportunities. Originally from Mexico City, Mexico, Padilla is tapping into her creative talents to take her career in an exciting direction.

All WMU faculty and staff will be automatically enrolled in a new, information security training program with NINJIO, starting Tuesday, October 28. This initiative is a key part of the Office of Information Technology's strategic plan to foster a forward-thinking security culture and strengthen our overall approach to protecting our digital assets.

The partnership between Western Michigan University and the University of Passau has been happening for nearly 30 years. 

Western Michigan University’s Haenicke Institute for Global Education supports the Global Classrooms Collaborative, a program that allows faculty to internationalize their teaching and bring global engagement directly to the classroom.

From helping to plan and execute the conference to participating in panel discussions and networking opportunities, students interested in cybersecurity and technology careers bolstered their resumes and their professional networks at the event.

Centering on Mentoriship, Professionalization and Student Success (COMPASS) is an insider's guide to graduate studies, offering connections to a vast array of resources to help graduate students thrive at Western.

Experience hands-on learning at WMU. Our Graphic Design seniors transformed an art gallery into a rave in 7 days, gaining real-world skills for a creative career.

Western Michigan University supply chain management student Karen Xospa has been awarded the 2025 Transportation Club of Detroit scholarship, a $6,000 honor recognizing emerging leaders in the field. Xospa, a national semifinalist at the National Retail Federation University Case Competition, serves as vice president of WMU's Supply Chain Management Association and co-founded the campus Women Impacting Supply Chain Excellence chapter.

Western Michigan University Libraries is proud to announce that the Long Story Short contest, an inter-university, global writing contest, is open to all Western students. The writing contest encourages students to create a story inspired by the theme “All In,” for the chance to win one of three cash prizes and international publication. Submissions are due by Sunday, Nov. 2.

Accountancy student Orion Rahjes is leaving their mark at Western Michigan University. The senior from Des Moines, Iowa, is creating a bright future at the Haworth College of Business through academic achievements and on-campus involvements.

Junior digital marketing student Madison Sedmak is a trendsetter in her internships and in how she embraces professional development opportunities at Western Michigan University. Currently, Sedmak is working as a digital marketing intern at Can-Do Kalamazoo, a small business hub designed to assist entrepreneurs. Here, Sedmak is responsible for email marketing, website optimization, social media management, data analysis and content strategy. 

WMU Public Safety and area law enforcement will engage in the training to strengthen coordination and readiness among first responders. 

The College of Arts and Sciences is proud to announce the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award winners and to celebrate the outstanding contributions made by these influential alumni. This year recipients were honored with awards given in three categories: The Early Career Excellence Award, The Department, School or Institute Alumni Achievement Award, and the College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Achievement Award. 

Western Michigan University’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences is pleased to announce its 2025 Spire Award, Alumni Excellence Award and Emerging Alumni Award recipients.  

For business analytics student Kevin Wright, Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business is setting him up for professional success. The senior from Royal Oak, Michigan, is taking on career-focused experiences and widening his professional network.