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School of Music ensembles celebrate release of new album

News

… "Contemplating Weather" is now available. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's University Chorale and new music ensemble Birds on a Wire are featured performers on the newly released album …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23331

Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set

College of Aviation

… Thinnes, the College's director of recruitment, outreach and marketing, was booked on a short flight from Detroit to … as one of Thinnes' program ambassadors during his days at Western.    Request College of Aviation Information But … flying to those events."   Dillon during his WMU Aviation Spring Break Study Abroad experience "Close to home" in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon

WMU closes early Jan. 27 because of severe weather

News

… format or be canceled. Campus services Waldo Library and Zhang Legacy Collections Center will close at 2 p.m. … 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, Nov. 21-22—Thanksgiving recess began … day in a row, an ice storm and power outages prompted Western and schools to close. 2024, Jan. 12—A large winter …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/early-release-january-27-2026

Asian Forum 2026 examines East Asian perspectives on aging, honors the late Dr. Timothy Light

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… will host a multidisciplinary conference May 2–3 at Western Michigan University, bringing scholars from Asia and the West to explore how aging is understood across East … will host a multidisciplinary conference May 2–3 at Western Michigan University, bringing scholars from Asia and

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/04/asian-forum-2026

Nearly 180 students recognized for global engagement on WMU’s campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… that studying abroad is not only something every student at Western Michigan University should do, but it’s something … said Dancy, who is earning a double major in sociology and business. “As you see, I did it twice, so you can do it … Aviation in France trip to Paris and Toulouse over spring break this year. He also participated in the Advanced …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/gep-awards-2025

From Sweeper to Supply Chain: Wasinsky Lands Solid Aviation Career

College of Aviation

… From Sweeper to Supply Chain: Wasinsky Lands Solid Aviation Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on As a student at Western Michigan University’ College of Aviation, George … Wasinsky won the election and was sworn in during the spring of 2009, helming the chair until the spring of 2010. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/03/wasinsky

Winter recess 2025-26: Know your campus hours

News

… hours Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Most Western Michigan University offices will observe the 2025-26 … or operate during limited hours until the start of the spring semester.   Residence halls close Friday, Dec. 12 , at 7 p.m. and reopen at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10 .    Spring

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/check-winter-2025-recess-hours

From Oman to Aviation to America – Amna AI Bulushi Finds Her Fit in Aviation Management and Operations

College of Aviation

… – Amna AI Bulushi Finds Her Fit in Aviation Management and Operations Submitted by Tom Thinnes on   Contact: Posted …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/bulushi

Football Broncos tackle tree clearing for Habitat for Humanity

News

… Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University football team is used to long, … to take down. "From the word go, these guys took the ball and ran with it," says Tim Smolenski , director of community relations and volunteer services for Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54389

WMU physics department helps NASA’s Artemis program with spaceflight materials research

Physics

… credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It takes the best and the brightest to pull off a successful space mission … such as the recent Artemis II. Is it any wonder, then, that Western Michigan University’s own Department of Physics was … NASA‑sponsored research project in support of the Artemis and Lunar Gateway missions, contributing critical data to …

https://wmich.edu/physics/news/2026/04/physics-artemis