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WMU experts in medicine, engineering and communication earn national recognition for efforts to reduce medication dosing errors for children

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… WMU experts in medicine, engineering and communication earn national … norms, a team of interdisciplinary researchers from Western Michigan University and the WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of … was funded by a $1.37 million from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/02/medicine-engineering-national-award

Education's newest leaders: WMU launches Michigan's first collegiate FCCLA chapter

College of Education and Human Development

… Education's newest leaders: WMU launches Michigan's first collegiate FCCLA chapter Submitted by Chris … and consumer sciences has arrived on campus as Western Michigan University launches a collegiate chapter of Family, … at WMU makes history as the first collegiate chapter in Michigan. Audrey Overley, state president of Michigan FCCLA, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/fccla-michigan-first-college-chapter-fcs-cte

Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors

News

… Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including … region.    Crain’s Grand Rapids Business recognized Western Michigan University’s impact in its 2025 Newsmakers of the … We’re proud to see their work recognized across West Michigan.” Newsmaker finalists are selected by a panel of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/crains-newsmakers-2025-russ-kavalhuna-doug-lepisto-derrick-mciver

WMU business student honored as a top leader in Michigan

Haworth College of Business

… WMU business student honored as a top leader in Michigan Submitted by Stacey Anderson on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — … resource management major Madison Petroff  from Roseville, Michigan, is many things—a first-generation college student, … and a recognized leader in DECA at WMU . Recently named Michigan Collegiate DECA Member of the Year, this Western …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/collegiate-deca-madison-petroff

WMU Public Health and WMed Collaborate to Advance Addiction Prevention and Care

College of Health and Human Services

… WMU Public Health and WMed Collaborate to Advance Addiction Prevention … students, clinicians and community partners at Western Michigan University and Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed) are working together to address opioid use …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/02/phwmed

The 44th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Research Day

Research and Innovation

… The 44th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Research Day Submitted by Christine Stamper … MI 49007 US The 44th Annual Kalamazoo Community Medical and Health Sciences Research Day will be held on April 2, 2026, … basic and translational science, clinical research, public health, medical ethics and law, social and behavioral …

https://wmich.edu/research/events/wmedresearchday26

"So, you want to be a teacher?" Conference with Aspiring Educators of Michigan

College of Education and Human Development

… to be a teacher?" Conference with Aspiring Educators of Michigan Submitted by Tayler Mercil on Conferences Sat, … an educator!  We are so excited to host you at Western Michigan University on Saturday, March 28 from 8-3PM for a … Louisiana Maine Marshall Islands Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska …

https://wmich.edu/education/events/aem2026

Western Michigan University honored with national award for the Urban Teacher Residency Program

College of Education and Human Development

… Western Michigan University honored with national award for the … Residency Program director. KALAMAZOO, Mich. —Western Michigan University’s College of Education and Human … a more inclusive and representative teaching workforce for Michigan schools. WMU is being recognized for the Urban …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/regena-nelson-aacte-urban-teacher-education

Physician assistant students explore global medicine in Kenya

College of Health and Human Services

… Physician assistant students explore global medicine in Kenya Submitted by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.— This summer, five students from the College of Health and Human Services traveled to Mombasa, Kenya, for a … Magenta Smith responded: “I have been abroad before doing medicine, this trip further solidified my passion for rural …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/elective-africa

International Health Insurance Webinar

International Student and Scholar Services

… International Health Insurance Webinar Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on … information Attend an upcoming webinar about international health insurance  to learn more about what’s covered and how to use your GeoBlue plan. The Health Insurance Webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 18, …

https://wmich.edu/international/events/international-health-insurance-webinar