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Montgomery IDs and funds ideas to transform student life at WMU

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… led to an announcement by WMU President Edward Montgomery of funding for two initiatives, designed to build a stronger sense of belonging and community among all students, beginning … and a global audience expected to grow to 580 million by 2020 this investment in a state-of-the-art esports facility …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44612

Four visiting campus as candidates to lead international operations

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University officials have announced the names of four candidates from around the nation who will visit … advantage. All of the presentations will take place in 2020 Fetzer Center .  The finalists, their current …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7140

Western board votes to keep tuition increase well below cap proposed by state officials

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… to keep tuition increase well below cap proposed by state officials Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In … education, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a tuition and required fee increase … noting the University did not increase tuition for the 2020-21 academic year.  “As we seek to balance affordability …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64611

WMU welcomes new associate vice president of global education

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU welcomes new associate vice president of global education Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on … engagement.   Dr. Rosemary Max brings more than two decades of leadership experience in international education and … began her work July 14 as the new associate vice president of the Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Max brings …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/global-education-max

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 academic and professional journey. A Path Inspired by Family and …

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

United Airlines' Aviate Pilot Development Program puts WMU aviators on fast track to careers

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… at WMU, stands near several planes on the College of Aviation campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … University is partnering with United Airlines under terms of the company’s new pilot career development initiative … window for interested candidates will open early in 2020. Interested students must: Complete two semesters of

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57857

WMU announces new class of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant recipients

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… WMU announces new class of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant recipients … they arrive on campus. Now announcing its second class of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grant recipients, … DigitalWMU 2.0: The Career Fair for Digital Marketing Professional Preparation Evaluation, Measurement and Research …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-2025-announcement

WMU set to cultivate next generation of school psychologists with landmark grant

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU set to cultivate next generation of school psychologists with landmark grant Submitted by … to Western Michigan University from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) will launch a new … training program. Projected to start in fall 2027, WMU will offer a 60-credit hour educational specialist ( EdS ) degree …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/07/school-psychologist-grant-michigan-college-education-human-development

WMU students, faculty take top awards at engineering education conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Dr. Tony Kerzmann, ASEE best paper chair and associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering; Dr. Simin Masihi, assistant professor of

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75475

Equipped with a WMU engineering degree, Jim Castellano takes on the automotive world

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… CEO Tim Clark visited campus in May 2023 and took a tour of Floyd Hall. Castellano and Clark are pictured with WMU faculty and members of the Sunseeker Solar Car team on their visit. KALAMAZOO, … xEV for Hitachi Astemo Americas, is the recipient of Western Michigan University's inaugural Spire Award, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73471