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Major theatre upgrades give students professional experience, elevate audience experience

News

… Flynn on Students stand in front of the newly installed LED wall. Keith Roelfsema, center, talks with faculty member Evan Carlson, right, and students about the new LED wall technology. More than 40 students worked to overhaul …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/09/gilmore-theatre-complex-upgrades

The most wonderful time of the year? Holiday season a mixed bag for 2026

Haworth College of Business

… second big change,” Harvey notes. “AI has become a price watchdog, monitoring items and flagging price drops, with … just 8% would let an agent buy independently.  “Shoppers want AI to do the hunting and the homework, keeping the … is open six days a week and features products from 47 local vendors. Shop owner and WMU alumna Beth Taylor, B.S.’89, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/11/holiday-trends-2026

WMU Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences celebrates 90 years of impact

College of Health and Human Services

… of modern stuttering therapy. By the 1950s, the university was training clinicians to serve in schools, hospitals and … for communication and human connection—what a beautiful way to carry on Dr. Van Riper’s memory!” SLHS’s Current … will begin at 4 p.m., followed by a reception featuring heavy appetizers and opportunities to mingle at 5 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/11/wmu-speech-language-hearing-sciences-celebrates-90-years-impact

Plan ahead: Here are campus office hours for Thanksgiving 2026 recess

News

… 29 from 5 to 9 p.m. The pool and sauna and the climbing wall will be closed Nov. 24-30 .   Unified Clinics will … reopen for regular hours beginning at 8 a.m. on Nov. 30 .   Waldo Library will close at 5 p.m. on Nov. 25 and will …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/11/thanksgiving-recess-2026-campus-office-hours

WMU Cybersecurity Summit focuses on building trust in a world reshaped by AI

News

… Technology.    This year’s theme, “Beyond the Firewall: Humans, AI and the Future of Trust,” explores the … networking opportunities, including breakout sessions and a vendor and registered student organization exhibition. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/10/cybersecurity-summit-2026-beyond-firewall

WMU welcomes 242 new international students

International Student and Scholar Services

… WMU Student Center at International Student Orientation, waving Bronco flags and the flags of their home countries.  … for student affairs and dean of students. The event was hosted by International Student and Scholar Services . … journey.   A group of students pose in front of the photo wall at International Student Orientation. Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2026/10/international-students-orientation-2026

Valley Oaks system update

News

… be available for installation. Will there be a hole in my wall open to the outside?  The units are not being removed … Yes. Windows in Valley Oaks are able to be opened. Be aware that there are no screens in the windows. Are there …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/09/valley-oaks-system-update

Business college honors elite group of alumni during WMU Homecoming

Haworth College of Business

… Haworth College of Business has announced its 2026 alumni award recipients. Recognized for their career and service … As vice president of cybersecurity at Citibank, he leads vendor management within the global identity and access … Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (retired) ,   is the ROTC Wall Fame Award recipient. LTC Thayer enlisted in the Army …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/08/business-alumni-awards-2026

Celebrating collaboration and identity with WMU Theatre's Kinky Boots

Theatre

… and blocking. Just four weeks into the process Berkow was impressed: “The leads are nailing it; they’re so in it!” … is meticulous about his preparation. From the moment Reed wakes up in the morning, he prepares for his performance at … technique) exercises to ground himself; comprehensive vocal warmups that address every part of his register; and …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/news/2026/10/kinky-boots

Eric Epplett's Enlightened Aviation Adventure

College of Aviation

… Aviation Adventure Submitted by Tom Thinnes on If you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your … team right after his first degree was hanging on the wall. Request WMU College of Aviation Information "I learned … operations," he says, "you have to be flexible to be on duty days, nights, weekends and holidays.  Finding a good …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/03/epplett