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Why RSO Re-Registration Matters

Student Engagement

… training modules or acknowledgments. Submit the form! After submission, the Office of Student Engagement reviews … in the spring and closes before the next academic cycle. Watch your WMU email and ExperienceWMU notifications for … new idea, start building something that moves our campus forward. …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/news/2026/03/rsoreregistration2026

WMU board pledges post-closing support for Miller College students

News

… body for the 19-state region that includes Michigan. After months of working with a recently discovered set of … College will close its doors for good in June. The news was delivered to faculty and staff at a morning meeting. … Creek community, and we see this as an extension of that service and a way to assist our colleagues and the students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28983

‘Pay it forward’: Alumnus mentors others to plan for future, helps revitalize local community

News

… ‘Pay it forward’: Alumnus mentors others to plan for future, helps … While at Western, he won numerous awards for his community service. At the 2019 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, he was … real estate transaction and build relationships that extend after a transaction. The experience showcased his ability to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67101

Winter 2023-24: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy

News

… closure policy Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After a bit of snowfall on Halloween, it's a good reminder … closures Western rarely closes or delays classes, so always assume campuses are open. In the absence of … Winter Weather webpage and the National Weather Service's Cold Weather Safety webpage . Weather-related …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73247

Graduate student ready for new career in organizational change leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… to graduate school seemed impossible. "She really felt it was a good step for me, especially being in higher … in University of Michigan's Information and Technology Services (ITS). Combining her experience in higher education … is designed to address one of the most critical and sought after competencies required in today’s organizations: the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75534

Aviation alum delivers critical supplies, personnel for pandemic response

News

… stands in front of his Alaska Airlines aircraft. SEATTLE, Wash.—Hospitals across the country are seeing an influx of … Boeing and Airbus aircraft, in addition to normal passenger service, the airline has transported hundreds of thousands … he was furloughed twice by two different airlines—and after 9/11 have helped him to remain optimistic that he and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58982

Research shows alarming gap in mental health access for adolescents of color

News

… Michigan found Black and Arab American mothers who sought services from mental health therapists for their adolescent … Michigan and 180 in metro Detroit, and the actors called after hours and left messages seeking mental health … to not be called back is very damaging, especially if it was the first time they were trying to reach out for help," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63368

Twenty-two incoming students win $50,000 Medallion Scholarships

News

… fall. Medallion Scholarships are the highest merit-based award WMU can bestow on an incoming freshman. Valued at … scholarships were established. The students were selected after competing for the awards in the 32nd annual Medallion … year and homecoming queen her senior year. Her community service activities have included a variety of church-related …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26024

Finding success through scholarship support

College of Health and Human Services

… hands-on experience in her field. But behind the success was a challenge: financial hardship. That’s where the John … Hanley Endowed Scholarship made all the difference. “I was honored to receive this scholarship, as it has been … creates pathways for future leaders in health and human services. …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/01/micah-lee

Broncos reach new heights in NASA Student Launch competition

News

… LaBonte, Ella Kubesh, Tyler Clendenning and Markus Vanderzwaag show off some of the rockets their team has built.  … competing for the exact same thing," says  Markus Vanderzwaag , an aerospace engineering student from Elkhart, … building and flying a high-powered amateur rocket and scientific payload. This year's competition took inspiration …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/nasa-student-launch-challenge-2025-aiaa-pegasus-rocket