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WMU trustees approve four-year contract with teaching assistants

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… assistants Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees approved a … . The union's current contract with WMU expires Aug. 21 , and the new pact will run through Aug. 19, 2022 . The … will receive a one-time payment of $75 during each fall and spring semester in recognition of their academic success …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47796

Plan ahead: Check winter recess 2024-25 hours for campus offices, facilities

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Most Western Michigan University offices will observe the 2024-25 … will close or operate on limited hours through the start of spring semester. Residence halls close  Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. and reopen at  10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4 .  Spring

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/campus-winter-recess-2024-25-hours

Robust new online hub empowers WMU graduate students

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… students Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University graduate students have a new … to success in graduate studies.    Ashley Scott, a Ph.D. candidate in geosciences, talks with another student in Dr. … students compete in a three-minute thesis competition. Western’s Graduate College plans to continue expanding its …

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

Sunseeker shines as WMU team ‘exceeds expectations’ at Formula Sun Grand Prix

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… shines as WMU team ‘exceeds expectations’ at Formula Sun Grand Prix Submitted by Erin Flynn on The Sunseeker Solar Car … future is bright for the Sunseeker Solar Car Project. The Western Michigan University solar racing team eclipsed a … the team that happened in the final days of preparation on Western's campus. "A week before we left for the race, our …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/sunseeker-solar-car-project-2025-formula-sun-grand-prix

Collaborative robots offer unique hands-on experiences for students

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Collaborative robots offer unique hands-on experiences for students Submitted by Cindy Wagner … in grocery stores, holding tools in small workshops, and even operating tools in manufacturing plants. A new … many settings. This is the future of automation explored in Western Michigan University’s mechanism analysis course, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/engineering-programming-collaborative-robots

Cybersecurity student creates the community she knew was needed

Cybersecurity

… student Erika Ekblaw in Floyd Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich. —Western Michigan University cybersecurity student Erika … to secure renewable energy systems, smart infrastructure and connected devices,” says Ekblaw. “As technologies like … from cyber threats becomes critical.” Ekblaw arrived at Western knowing cybersecurity was the career path for her. A …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2026/02/erika-ekblaw-cybersecurity-creates-community

Registration starting for lifelong learning academy classes, trips

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… conversation, outdoor sculpture, the Republican Party and U.S. women in the 19th century are just a few of the topics that will be explored during the spring session of Western Michigan University's Academy of Lifelong Learning . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12593

Behind the Boarding Gate: Brady Wilson’s Impact on Aviation Management

College of Aviation

… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Management and Operations Alumni at the Delta Air Lines Employee Bash … about and how it can catapult one's career and life.   On a spring Saturday in 2022, he walked across the Miller … to keep the skies moving."   Wilson with his parents at his Western Michigan University Commencement Ceremony Wilson …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/12/wilson

WMU closes Kalamazoo campuses March 19 due to widespread power outage

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… Emily Doran on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Power has been restored on Western Michigan University’s Kalamazoo campuses after a … essential services, the Kalamazoo campuses remain closed and classes are canceled today, Thursday, March 19 .  The Grand Rapids campus and the College of Aviation in Battle …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/closure-march-19-2026

Applications available for student sustainability grant

Sustainability

… for student sustainability grant Submitted by Anne Copeland on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. … initiatives that will foster a culture of sustainability at Western Michigan University. All WMU students who pay the … Grant allocations will be announced before the end of spring semester. Grant proposals are accepted in the fall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/43039