Whether it is working on the WMU's Sunseeker Solar Car or leading the Women in Cybersecurity student organization, obstacles only prove to Erika Ekblaw that her interest in sustainable cybersecurity is important. 

A group of interdisciplinary researchers from Western Michigan University and the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine were recognized by the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) for developing an innovative solution that resulted in a significant decrease in prehospital pediatric dosing errors.

The University Libraries is excited to welcome Andy Kaliyati to our User Services team.

This is an article about a past student of blindness and low vision studies that made braille menus for restaurants in the community.

FCCLA at WMU, an organization aimed at enhancing family and consumer sciences, offers students the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life in an advanced setting. 

University Libraries is showcasing creative and research works by Western Michigan University students in a special Spring 2026 exhibit. The display is located in the rotunda on the second floor of Waldo Library and highlights the talent and scholarship of WMU students.

A new federal funding boost of $819,000 will bolster workforce training and recruitment at WMU’s College of Aviation, supporting new technology and programs.

Food marketing student, Landon Wiedenhoeft, has gotten a taste of leadership and collaboration at Western Michigan University. The junior from Spring Lake, Michigan, adds just the right flavor to the Haworth College of Business through his work in student organizations and professional opportunities.

Senior sales and business marketing and leadership and business strategy student, Madison Black, prospers through her internship with General Motors, studying abroad in India and WMU Haworth resources. 

Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver, co-directors of Western's Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy, earned the top overall award in the 2025 Crain's Grand Rapids Business Newsmakers of the Year awards for their leadership of investment firm Sleeping Giant Capital; they also won the top newsmaker award in the banking and finance category. WMU President Russ Kavalhuna was also selected the top newsmaker in the education category, and two WMU alumni earned top recognition in their respective categories as well.

Western Michigan University will operate with reduced hours for some campus services during spring recess, which runs from Monday through Friday, March 9-13. Additionally, staff will observe a closure day on March 13.

Western Michigan University’s Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies (IIAS) offers students dynamic academic programs that explore the complexities of human culture, diversity, and history.

Western Michigan University student Madison Petroff was recently named Michigan Collegiate DECA Member of the Year. Petroff has an impressive resume—but even more noteworthy is her ability to help others tap into their talents and reach their full potential as student leaders.

Western Michigan University students in marketing courses are getting experience in using AI as a strategic partner to deepen their critical thinking and marketing skills. Learning everything from how to use AI platforms for marketing to ethical considerations, students are feeling more confident in using AI tools in the workplace. 

Trustee Kelly Burris, B.S.’88, has been named vice chair of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees following a unanimous decision at the board’s meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12.

Alan Turfe has been elected chair of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees following a unanimous decision at the board’s meeting on Thursday, Feb. 12.

Western Michigan University has been selected as one of five Michigan institutions to join the 2026 Education Preparation Provider (EPP) Collaborative, a statewide initiative dedicated to transforming teacher recruitment and retention. Through this partnership, the College of Education and Human Development will implement data-driven clinical training and streamlined pathways to ensure teacher candidates are better equipped for long-term success in the classroom.