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WMU Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award Winner - Albert Glenn

College of Aviation

… currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals and is … Black Colleges and Universities who wish to promote efforts that increase the number of underrepresented minority … instructor, 135-charter pilot, and worked in aircraft sales. Most recently Captain Glenn completed his training as …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/11/glenn

WMU closes campuses Jan. 20 for severe weather

News

… WMU closes campuses Jan. 20 for severe weather Submitted by Emily Doran on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, all WMU campuses are closed and … This article will be updated with special hours as information becomes available. Check the University events …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/closure-january-20-2026

Daniela Padilla is expanding creative horizons with TikTok, Disney and Hulu

Haworth College of Business

… “College is your chance to test your limits, reach for opportunities bigger than you imagined and discover just how far you can go, … Working as an enterprise entertainment North America sales intern, Padilla supported the Disney TikTok account …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/marketing-leadership-business-strategy-daniela-padilla-internship

Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Western Michigan University faculty have been selected for the 2025-26 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. Dr. Lisa … levitation trains. They also hold increasing promise for sustainable energy applications, Paulius says.   “My … in Grenoble will allow me to enhance laboratory offerings for students at WMU and better prepare them to engage …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/fulbright-scholar-awardees

From co-owner to consultant to volunteer, industrial engineering alumna’s career is dedicated to data-driven solutions

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… working with WMU undergraduates as an industry sponsor for the Senior Engineering Design Conference and being a … competitor, Johnson is booked and busy.  “A successful day for me is helping someone have even the smallest light bulb …   Johnson began her career at Anheuser-Busch as a wholesaler demand forecaster, learning about world-class …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/amber-johnson-industrial-engineer

Applications are open for WMU/AAUP Scholarship for First-Generation Students

News

… Applications are open for WMU/AAUP Scholarship for First-Generation Students Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Applications for the WMU/AAUP Scholarship for First-Generation Students …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/kavalhuna-aaup-first-generation-scholarship-2026

Spring 2026 lineup announced for Custer Speaker Series 

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Spring 2026 lineup announced for Custer Speaker Series  Submitted by Kayla Lambert on … at Western Michigan University is hosting five events for its spring 2026 Custer Speaker Series, featuring speakers from across the country to inform WMU about various subjects relating to topics across …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/spring-2026-custer-speaker-series

New in 2026: RSO Opportunities for Admitted Student Events

Student Engagement

… New in 2026: RSO Opportunities for Admitted Student Events Submitted by Valerie Ott on This … a major update and we want your RSO to be part of it. For the first time, we are inviting non-academic RSOs to … Admitted Student Events RSO Showcase Application – Fill out form These events bring hundreds of future Broncos to …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/news/2026/01/rsospring2026

The FMC: Welcoming food industry professionals and next gen talent to Kalamazoo

Haworth College of Business

… sessions about fresh ideas, industry shifts and solutions for the core challenges retailers and manufacturers face.  … and specialty What consumers want: value, protein and information Disruption, change, innovation and transformation in the industry Health and wellness trends Food …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/food-marketing-conference-2026

LeadCorp Internship Available for Spring 2026

Student Engagement

… LeadCorp Internship Available for Spring 2026 Submitted by Valerie Ott on LeadCorp is WMU’s leadership internship for students who want to grow as leaders and actually lead. … in a way that feels authentic and empowering, not forced or performative. We are recruiting new leaders the …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/news/2026/01/leadcorpinternsspring26