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Severe wintry weather closes WMU campuses for third day, Jan. 23

News

… Cafés and the four retail operations on the first floor of the WMU Student Center (Mi Pi, Re-Fresh Market, Fuego … Feb. 2—A widespread snowstorm closed WMU and many others schools around the state. 2016, Feb. 25—In an otherwise mild … 2019, Jan. 23—A mix of sleet, freezing rain and snow closed schools throughout the region. 2019, Jan. 28—A snowstorm …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/closure-january-23-2026

Mario Matasovic says sports brought him from Croatia to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… made his first visit to the United States as a member of the Croatian National Team participating in the … of my friends talked me into playing basketball in high school because I was so tall,” said Matasovic, a 6’ 8” … Notre Dame Prep (Massachusetts) at the 2013 National Prep School Invitational. “They chose me—I got an email saying …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/09/mario-matasovic-spotlight

Fall 2025 student exhibit

University Libraries

… by Western Michigan University students during the fall of 2025. This student exhibit can be found on the second … Showcase (4/11/25). Habeeb Abdulrauf Graduate student, School of Communication "The Effectiveness of AI Chatbots … explore real-world experiences while attending the Frostic School of Arts and College of Arts and Sciences for a double …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/11/student-exhibit-fall-2025

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

Trustees approve moving forward with Cooley Law affiliation

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… Western Michigan University and the Thomas M. Cooley Law School is a step closer to reality today after the WMU Board of Trustees voiced its approval for the move and authorized … as the Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School. The resolution passed by the WMU trustees is similar …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6646

U.S. News ranks WMU health programs among best in nation

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Nation's Best Grad Schools KALAMAZOO--U.S. News & World Report's recently published rankings of graduate programs puts six Western Michigan University … The 2013 edition of U.S. News & World Report's Best Grad Schools includes new rankings in seven health fields, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/605

Scholarship in action: Research highlights

University Libraries

… manuscripts in our Special Collections . Dr. Robert Berkhofer (center) notes details in the facsimile of a papal investigation into allegations against the … Berkhofer , Medieval Institute, and Dr. Vincent Longo , School of Communication, shared their experiences with …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-research-highlights

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, … become a stepping stone into the tech world, offering valuable experience and people skills that will serve him well … to start living it.” Beyond the Screen Outside of work and school, Jose is a lifelong soccer player who once considered …

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

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

WMU and Kent Career Tech Center announce dual enrollment partnership for aviation students

Early College Programs

… the Kent Career Tech Center (KCTC) that will provide high school students in aviation career and technical education … programs a direct pathway to Western’s prestigious College of Aviation. This initiative, beginning in the 2024-25 … exemplifies our commitment to supporting students from high school to college and beyond, ensuring they have the tools …

https://wmich.edu/early-college/news/2024/10/kent-career-tech-center-early-college-programs-dual-enrollment-aviation