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

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… 2008, Feb. 1—WMU closed due to snow. 2009, Dec. 10—Blizzard conditions closed WMU. 2013, Jan. 31—Snow and icy … warning cause the University to close early on the final day before winter recess. 2023, Feb. 22—An ice storm hit … and power outages prompted Western and schools to close. 2024, Jan. 12—A large winter storm and strong winds sweeping …

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

WMU among grant winners recognized at 'Americas' summit

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… the Summit of the Americas, held April 10 and 11 in Panama City, Panama. About 100,000 Strong in the Americas The … Foundation of the Bajio, a Mexican nonprofit organization working in rural communities affected by migration, … said the Innovation Fund offers the most sustainable method to exponentially grow study abroad. "By challenging …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23193

WMU Food Marketing Conference brings innovation to the main stage worldwide

Haworth College of Business

… Conference (The FMC) will welcome 1,000 industry professionals to downtown Kalamazoo Tuesday and Wednesday, March … strategic leadership and more. The event at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center will feature CEOs, presidents … and talent synonymous with our WMU food marketing program.” 2024 conference highlights A pre-event reception sponsored …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74888

WMU sees record number of recipients for nationally competitive study abroad scholarship

Study Abroad

… WMU sees record number of recipients for nationally competitive study abroad scholarship Submitted by … to be a U.S. citizen or national, an undergraduate in good standing, receiving the Federal Pell Grant and … be found online. Among the eight recipients from the March 2024 awarding cycle are Makayla Harris (Communication …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2024/09/study-abroad-gilman-scholarship-record-recipients

Global Talent in the Lab: How Bincy Binny is shaping the future of mass spectrometry research

International Student and Scholar Services

… the future of mass spectrometry research Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on Bincy Binny is a doctoral student at … and innovation are the future of science. Binny, an international student from India, studies chemistry at Western … nearly every aspect of our lives—pharmaceuticals, food safety, environmental science, clinical diagnostics, and …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2026/05/international-chemistry-binny

All systems go: Aerospace engineering student launches work into space

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… is the first Western satellite in space,” says Dr. Kristina Lemmer , professor of mechanical and aerospace … space is so exciting!”   For Scott, the launch was a childhood dream become reality.    “Experiencing the launch … Initiative (WALI) who helped him along the way.    In 2024, Western was among six universities selected to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/05/aerospace-engineering-spacex-payload-launch-tom-scott

From classroom to community: Service learning in Spanish at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… Service learning in Spanish at WMU Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Dr. Lindsay Jeffers KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … SPAN 4400, pairs students with local Spanish-speaking organizations—such as elementary schools and nonprofit … with El Sol Elementary when she took the class in spring 2024, where she worked as a classroom aid. Already fluent in …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/03/service-learning-spanish

Doctoral candidate charts course for success in world-class sailing win

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… comprised multiple races that challenged sailors to navigate vintage wooden Star Class boats into the wind, … sails alongside WMU Sailing teammate Megan Rakoczy in the 2024 Bacardi Cup Invitational Regatta. Being in the club … Association, where Asif became president. Through the organization, he worked closely with the WMU President’s Cabinet …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/star-vintage-sailing-world-champion-mohammed-asif

Propellors, Powerplants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich’s Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… Mason Mihelich’s Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Taking a trip up into the … student life.  There are lots of student-body organizations to be part of outside of classes."  Another selling … talk to them.  Contact: Posted by Tom Thinnes on April 22, 2024 April 22, 2024

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/mihelich-0

Robust new online hub empowers WMU graduate students

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… graduate students have a new insider guide to help them navigate their way to success in graduate studies.    Ashley … in Dr. Stephen Kaczmarek's Carbonate Petrology Characterization Lab.  Centering on Mentorship, Professionalization … in higher education and student affairs and served as the 2024-25 student body president. “Having easily accessible …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/compass-new-online-hub-graduate-students