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President Montgomery forges legacy of student success

W Magazine

… President Montgomery forges legacy of student success Submitted by Erin Flynn on Over the … an unprecedented $300 million for WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine.  Montgomery still joyfully recalls his … gift operational and have baked it into our DNA, so this school of choice is different because of the felt experience …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes

Learning across the globe in WMU's College of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

… Learning across the globe in WMU's College of Arts and Sciences Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on The … who helps students orient themselves with the partner school, Universidad San Francisco de Quito, before they move … with the type of students that study abroad and the invaluable ways that international experiences enhance applied …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-studyabroad

WMU professor advises on internationalization initiatives in Brazil

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU professor advises on internationalization initiatives in … Submitted by Raine Kuch on Western Michigan University professor of political science,  Dr. Jim Butterfield , returned in …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2018/12/butterfield-fulbright-brazil

International string competition at WMU celebrates 50 years of musical excellence, cultural exchange

News

… International string competition at WMU celebrates 50 years of musical excellence, cultural exchange Submitted by Deanne … young musicians. The following are their awards, name, age, school and teacher: Gold Medal:  Laurentia Woo , violin, 17, … into preparing for high-level competition, providing invaluable guidance for aspiring musicians and audiences alike. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/50th-stulberg-international-string-competition-celebrated

Record number of undergraduate patent applications filed at WMU

News

… Record number of undergraduate patent applications filed at WMU Submitted … pulled off this feat in the 2024-25 academic year. It's a school record, and  Dr. Remzi Seker , vice president for … Steelcase, Stryker, everything. Western is an R2 research school, so we have the resources to not only help students …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/record-number-undergraduate-patents-filed-wmu-richmond-institute

WMU Libraries publishes open textbooks on religion and Chinese language

University Libraries

… Libraries is thrilled to announce the publication of two open textbooks by Western faculty funded by Open … be used not only at Western but also by Greenville High School and Forest Hills Northern High School students who are dually enrolled in CHIN 1010 at …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/01/new-religion-chinese-language-textbooks-published

365 days of Dunbar Hall

College of Arts and Sciences

… 365 days of Dunbar Hall Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on It’s been one … from private nooks to conference rooms, supporting the invaluable learning that takes place outside of the classroom. … Hall is now home to WMU’s media suite–a cornerstone for the School of Communication. The high-tech studio includes TV …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-dunbar-hall

Six public career-related fairs being held at WMU next month

News

… particularly aimed at WMU students and recent alumni. All of the fairs are free, and no pre-registration is required … Drake Road. List of events The Graduate and Professional School Fair will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5 … career fairs. More information Graduate and Professional School Fair The Graduate and Professional School Fair …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27284

Western honors staff who inspire, connect and lead with 2024-25 Make a Difference Award 

News

… creating a welcoming environment for all, Gary Barton IV , Officer Michael Lininger and K9 Brax , Cristine Thomas and … director of academic advising in the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music, is known for her dedication to students and … and beyond have made her a trusted and valued member of the School of Music.   For more news, arts and events , visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/make-difference-2025-gary-barton-michael-lininger-brax-cristine-thomas-destiny

In the heart of Samburu

College of Arts and Sciences

… In the heart of Samburu Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on In the first … family. Straight, professor of anthropology in the School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability, has … this path wasn’t particularly linear either. In grad school, she was interested in the impacts of Christianity …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-samburu