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CAS Announces 2025–26 Faculty & Staff Achievement Award Winners

College of Arts and Sciences

… Staff Achievement Award Winners Submitted by Sara Dillon on Western Michigan University’s College of Arts and Sciences is delighted to announce the recipients of the … of their efforts, the College of Arts and Sciences, and Western Michigan University, continue to thrive.”  2025-26 …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/04/cas-fsaa-2026

WMU business student honored as a top leader in Michigan

Haworth College of Business

… college student, an intern, a mentor to fellow students and a recognized leader in DECA at WMU . Recently named Michigan Collegiate DECA Member of the Year, this Western Michigan University student has an impressive … connected has been incredibly meaningful.”  Graduating in spring 2026, Petroff is leaving the chapter in a great place …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/collegiate-deca-madison-petroff

WMU receives $3M anonymous gift to support Bronco Athletics and Seita Scholars Program

News

… WMU receives $3M anonymous gift to support Bronco Athletics and Seita Scholars Program Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Generous anonymous donors have gifted Western Michigan University with $3 million in support of … by a dedicated WMU family reflects their profound belief in Western and in the University’s ability to transform lives …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/3m-anonymous-gift-supports-bronco-athletics-seita-scholars-program

Experience the world’s food, music and culture at WMU’s International Bazaar

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Experience the world’s food, music and culture at WMU’s International Bazaar Submitted by … of the diverse community of students that we have here at Western,” says Nayab Tufail , a undergraduate engineering … pride.”   The International Bazaar is important not only to Western Michigan University but also to the greater …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/03/international-bazaar-2026

Altitude Meets Identity: How Ella Hanson Is Shaping Her Path in Aviation

College of Aviation

… it's like an ethereal family reunion.   Her deceased grandfather, Stan Hanson, served in the Navy aboard an … Farmington Hills High School began her flight training at Western.   "Once I started flying," Hanson says, "I felt … and Tom Thinnes at the 2026 NGPA Industry Expo in Palm Springs, CA. "I really liked the facility," she says, "and

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/03/hanson

WMU closed Tuesday, Jan. 7, due to severe weather

News

… is closed Tuesday, Jan. 7. KALAMAZOO—Except for essential and emergency services, Western Michigan University will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 7 , … in University Arena. Campus services Drop/add period for spring semester —Due to the two-day campus closure, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12524

Behind the exhibits: Creating space for student work

University Libraries

… Brcka on Artwork by Kamau DaaJa-Ra was featured in the spring 2026 Art and Research exhibit. We showcase the talent, curiosity and impact of Western students by featuring their art and research in …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-behind-exhibits

Libraries awards two Library Student Employee Scholarships

University Libraries

… Submitted by Sara Volmering on Manahel Abdulrab and Autumn Ropp were selected as the 2026 Library Student … two scholarships to student employees for their outstanding contributions. Manahel Abdulrab and Autumn Ropp  have … $1,000 scholarships to support their academic pursuits at Western. Manahel Abdulrab Manahel Abdulrab is in her junior …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/04/library-student-employee-scholarship-2026

Family overcoming adversity thrives through WMU programs, partnerships

News

… Erin Flynn on Monica Perkins, Antawn Perkins, Nora Thomas and Trayshawna Thomas see a bright future ahead, thanks, in … and pushing me to do better, too." Calbert teaches a WIRE class. Thomas attributes much of her daughter's success … Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations at Western Michigan University. Established in 2008, the free …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57303

Aiming High with the Air Force ROTC – Noah Bielat’s Sights are Set

College of Aviation

… Sights are Set Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Once the Pandemic Era ends and movies return to the theater bigger and … at Portage Central High School were coming to an end in the spring of 2016, Western was the only college to which he applied and the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/02/bielat