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Applications available for Student Sustainability Grants

Sustainability

… Grant funding to support student research, activities and initiatives that will foster a culture of sustainability at Western Michigan University. All WMU students who pay the … fall semester. Grant proposals are accepted in the fall and spring each academic year. Spring 2016 sustainability grant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35514

CHHS faculty and alumna receive international award for research excellence

College of Health and Human Services

… CHHS faculty and alumna receive international award for research … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Faculty members from the College of Health and Human Services, along with an Master of Social Work … award for their scholarly contributions to student learning and professional development. From left, Dr. Dee Ann …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/04/0421facultyaward

Renowned clarinet/percussion duo to perform free concert

News

… known Desert’s Edge Duo , made up of clarinetist Robert Spring and percussionist J.B. Smith, will present a concert of … contemporary music at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15 , in Western Michigan University’s Dalton Center Recital Hall. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1971

Numerous events scheduled to honor military veterans

News

… events are open to the public. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students and employees at Western Michigan University will be engaging this year in a … discussion sessions he will facilitate at WMU during the spring 2016 semester that are open to U.S. and international …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28104

Three WMU food marketing students earn industry scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Brooke Humphrey on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three Western Michigan University students majoring in food … from Grocery Manufacturers' Representatives (GMR) of Grand Rapids. Grace Carlyle of Plainwell, Michigan, Samantha Shaffer of Dearborn, Michigan, and Samantha Steiner of Troy, Michigan, were recognized for …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/foodmarketing-gmr-scholarships-2026

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

News

… holiday recess Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Spring classes begin Jan. 7. KALAMAZOO—Except for essential and emergency services, Western Michigan University will be closed beginning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3332

WMU closed Wednesday, Jan. 23, due to severe weather

News

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, Western Michigan University is closed Wednesday, Jan. 23 , … the day. The closure includes the University's Kalamazoo and Battle Creek campuses as well as all regional locations … 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, Nov. 21-22—Thanksgiving recess began …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51291

AI-powered earbuds enhance language access for newcomer students in local classrooms

Teaching and Learning

… Professor of TESOL, Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With a growing number … are looking for new ways to bridge communication gaps. At Western Michigan University, Dr. Robyn Edwards , assistant professor in the Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies, is leading a pilot project that …

https://wmich.edu/x/news/2025/05/ai-powered-earbuds

Feminist author, activist to speak as part of new series

News

… on Chemaly KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A famous feminist author and activist will speak next month at Western Michigan University as part of a new speaker series. … Post, RHRealityCheck, Fem2.0, Role Reboot, The Feminist Wire and other online media. Her work also appears in The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/22205

Champion for college: Grad student wins statewide award for guiding high schoolers

College of Education and Human Development

… Malitta Dillard, a master’s student in the higher education and student affairs program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Malitta … Dillard , a master’s student in the higher education and student affairs program at Western Michigan University, has received the Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/12/college-education-advisor-malitta-dillard-award-hesa-student