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One week, one gallery, one unforgettable transformation

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… Graphic Design BFA students in the project “180: A Matter of Perspective.” They weren’t just earning credit; they were … a community from the ground up, under pressure. The goal of the workshop, led by Paul Sizer from the Design Center … a full-scale event. “We’re so used to working in groups of like three or four people, so working in a room of 20 …

https://wmich.edu/art/news/2025/10/graphic-design-students-transform-gallery

WMU’s 2025 fall awards to spotlight distinguished contributions across campus

News

… The celebration begins at 11 a.m. in Kirsch Auditorium of the Fetzer Center.   President Russ Kavalhuna and Dr. … the celebration. The annual event recognizes recipients of special honors of Distinguished Service, Distinguished … manager for the Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences   Destiny Wallace , undergraduate advisor for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/2025-fall-awards-celebration-recognizes-wmu-best

Western celebrates summer 2025 graduates earning nearly 1,000 degrees on June 28

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… before retirement after nearly eight years at the helm of WMU.  Ceremonies begin at  9 a.m. in Miller Auditorium … Students will receive more than 600 degrees at the bachelor's level, more than 285 at the master's level, more … 9 a.m. Haworth College of Business College of Arts and Sciences College of Fine Arts Merze Tate College Noon …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-celebrates-summer-2025-graduates-earning-degrees

Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set

College of Aviation

… to Jet Set Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Flight Science Alumni Cole Dillon, current Captain at SkyWest Airlines Nothing like flying the friendly skies of the WMU College of Aviation.   Recently, Tom Thinnes, the College's director …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon

MBA program adds military service as option to test waiver

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Schneider Hall, home of the Haworth College of Business KALAMAZOO—Western … to waive the requirement. Now, applicants who have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of seven years of managerial … Colonel Decker Hains , chair of the Department of Military Science and Leadership. "Based on their experience, often …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7671

Student Spotlight: Jose Ortiz-Martinez – From Soccer Fields to Cybersecurity

Information Technology

… and how to talk to them correctly. It’s helped me grow professionally and personally. — Jose Ortiz-Martinez, … legacy that spans continents, Jose brings a unique blend of determination, humility, and ambition to both his … a strong program in cybersecurity . Originally a computer science major, Jose pivoted to cybersecurity after …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/06/jose-ortiz-martinez-it-student-highlight

WMU, area law enforcement to conduct training exercise in Knauss Hall during fall break

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… Mich.— The Western Michigan University Department of Public Safety will join Kalamazoo-area law enforcement … coordination and readiness among first responders. Members of the campus community may see police and fire vehicles and personnel in the vicinity of Knauss Hall throughout the exercise. No live weapons or …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/public-safety-training-event

Pact with WMU puts Aquinas students on fast track to master’s degrees

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… a framework for 4+1 degree programs—accelerated bachelor’s to master’s programs—in multiple fields of study. It means students do not have to wait until … College dean; Damien Marie Savino , Aquinas dean of science and sustainability; and James Cousins , WMU College …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52249

Kalamazoo city manager to give update at community breakfast event

Haworth College of Business

… (not verified) on Ritsema KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The city of Kalamazoo will be the topic at the next Mercantile Bank … city manager of Kalamazoo in November 2013. Ritsema holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Calvin College and a master's degree in program …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46192

Maintaining a balance of quality and access, WMU sets tuition, room and meal rates for 2025-26

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… Maintaining a balance of quality and access, WMU sets tuition, room and meal rates … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees set tuition, required fees, and room and meal … only), the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the College of Fine Arts. This adjustment, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-sets-2025-26-tuition-costs