Nine Western Michigan University students will go head-to-head on April 10 for a shot at up to $100,000 to turn their dreams of entrepreneurship into reality. Those finalists for Kalamazoo Forward Ventures’ inaugural Cultivate 269 pitch competition have been selected.

Join us in kicking off the Moral Courage partnership in Kalamazoo!

Western Michigan University, the Kalamazoo Promise, WMU Athletics, and Moral Courage College are proud to announce an exciting new partnership — and we want you to be part of it from the very beginning.

Join us for the official kick-off of the WMU Moral Courage Mentorship Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative bringing the nationally recognized Moral Courage Method to our campus community. Developed by Irshad Manji, the Moral Courage Method equips people with the skills to turn difficult, polarizing conversations into opportunities for trust-building and genuine connection — what Moral Courage calls "unity without uniformity."

At this event, you'll hear from representatives of all four partner organizations, learn how the mentorship program will work, and find out how you can get involved — whether as a trained mentor or as a first-year mentee. Upper-class students who become mentors will be trained in Moral Courage's framework for navigating hard conversations across differences, then lead small groups of incoming freshmen through those same skills throughout the year.

This program is about more than dialogue — it's about building a campus culture where every Bronco feels equipped to engage, lead, and belong.

Come learn what's possible when we choose courage over comfort.

Free to attend, and all are welcome. Register to attend here.

Dr. Wassnaa Al-Mawee, faculty specialist of computer science, s developed an AI-driven staged learning model that helps students use AI in a way that develops their analytical thinking.

Every time Ella Hanson heads skyward as a flight science major in WMU's College of Aviation, it's like an ethereal family reunion. 

Duncan Aviation, a longtime industry partner and supporter of Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation, is funding the first endowed professorship in the college’s history. The endowed professorship will create a permanent faculty position dedicated to advancing education, research and leadership in aviation technical operations.

WMU’s OCL program is celebrating the publication of a new book on internal consulting featuring research from both faculty and doctoral students.

The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that Western can bestow on its undergraduates. Selection is based on a student’s general academic excellence, academic and artistic excellence relative to their majors, and intellectual and artistic promise.

A team of WMU Haworth sales students competed in the Arizona Collegiate Sales Challenge, placing first overall and winning the Desert Cup for the third straight year. The team included Drew Gassman of Littleton, Colorado; Caroline Gratsch of Troy, Michigan; Joey Pisano of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan; and Ashlyn Thom of Plainwell, Michigan. Mary Nielsen and Teresa Greenlees, both faculty specialists II in marketing, served as team coaches. 

Western Michigan University and the Michigan Geological Survey broke ground on a 20,000-square-foot facility for the Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education. This $8 million project, supported by state funding, aims to enhance research capabilities and provide students with Experience-Driven Learning opportunities in geoscience, positioning Michigan as a leader in sustainable resource management and climate resilience initiatives.

Each year, faculty members from across Western Michigan University select outstanding students in their various academic schools, departments and programs to represent their units as a Presidential Scholar at Western, the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow on its undergraduates. In the Haworth College of Business, six Presidential Scholars are selected each year.

This extraordinary commitment by a dedicated WMU family reflects their profound belief in Western and in the University’s ability to transform lives through academic and athletic excellence.

Except for essential services, all WMU Kalamazoo campuses are closed and classes are canceled Thursday, March 19, because of a widespread power outage. The Grand Rapids campus and the College of Aviation in Battle Creek remain open.

The need for cybersecurity specialists is growing rapidly. With ever increasing security threats and cyber-attacks, Western’s job is to train the future leaders of the field, one student at a time. Ben Karn recognizes the importance of his future career and is gearing up to address its continuously changing challenges.  

WMU's Cybersecurity Studies Center creates interdisciplinary synergies through education, outreach, workforce training, training and research to address challenges in cybersecurity.

Volunteer with Spring Into The Streets on March 29th, 2026!

The Haenicke Institute for Global Education announces International Bazaar 2026, hosted by the International Student Council. Join us April 4 for an evening of food, culture and celebration from around the world.

The WMU Board of Trustees approved a plan to purchase the 62,000-square-foot building to accommodate several future academic, operational and athletic needs, including replacing WMU’s Physical Plant building.

Welcoming over 150 students and industrial engineering experts to share in networking, keynote presentations, as well as technical and career sessions, Western Michigan University hosted the Great Lakes Regional Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE) conference in February. 

The College of Education and Human Development is leading the future of instruction by embedding AI literacy, ethics, and hands-on prompt engineering into its curriculum to empower educators and professionals.

Oliver Lane is set to become a no-outlet street this summer, no longer connecting to Oakland Drive, with construction beginning after commencement. 

This flexible, remote degree focuses on integrating generative AI and digital pedagogy into modern classrooms and corporate environments.

A third-year music theatre performance student, Maya Narayan has packed her resume with exciting experiences—from multiple appearances in New York Fashion Week to starring in WMU Theatre productions and leading service efforts in registered student organizations.

Individuals wishing to address the Board of Trustees during the public comment section must notify Stacy Thinnes by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 9.

Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten, professor of sociology and director of WMU's Cold Case Program, was chosen from MAC faculty at 13 institutions to win the overall award, which celebrates instructors who strengthen student learning and engagement inside and beyond the classroom.