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From vault to venue: Waldo’s new event space opens

University Libraries

… third floor in the former Special Collections Reading Room and vault. Multipurpose Room 3016 offers versatile seating and tables, a sound and projector system and great views … Before Room 3016 opened, the library team and other Western departments reserved Waldo Library’s open public …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impract-report-new-event-space

Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad's drive for success

News

… by Erin Flynn on Taylor Gaines, who will graduate from Western with a bachelor's degree in athletic training, has dreams of becoming a physical therapist and opening a free clinic for patients in need. KALAMAZOO, … pressures of her busy life began to feel overwhelming in spring 2021. "I went through a really bad period of burnout. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66430

Transfer student excels in extracurriculars and finds his fit at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Transfer student excels in extracurriculars and finds his fit at WMU Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on … College in Illinois, Nate Neubauer found the right fit at Western Michigan University to continue his education. “I … Competition. He previously interned with P.J. Wallbank Springs, a Tier 1 automotive supplier located in Port Huron, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/05/transfer-student-finds-his-fit-neubauer

Student Spotlight: Jose Ortiz-Martinez – From Soccer Fields to Cybersecurity

Information Technology

… really throws you out there—you learn a lot about people and how to talk to them correctly. It’s helped me grow … a driven and passionate student technician in Western Michigan University’s Information Technology … career. Looking Ahead Jose is on track to graduate in Spring 2028, though he’s considering summer classes to …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/06/jose-ortiz-martinez-it-student-highlight

WMU Board of Trustees to meet in special formal session Tuesday

News

… Tuesday Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is set to … at 3300 Research Way within WMU’s Business Technology and Research Park on the Parkview Campus. Trustees also will … Thinnes as secretary to the board.  View the  livestream and agenda items for the special meeting on the board’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/wmu-trustees-meet-special-formal-session-march-10

Haenicke Institute announces new senior director of International Student and Scholar Services

International Student and Scholar Services

… announces new senior director of International Student and Scholar Services Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on … of which has been in international education.   He joins Western Michigan University from California State … new destinations around the world.   “ I’m excited to join Western Michigan and to advance our efforts to support and

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnewsdirector

WMU alumna returns to Kalamazoo for role at Bronson and teaching position at alma mater

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU alumna returns to Kalamazoo for role at Bronson and teaching position at alma mater Submitted by Chris … 8 years. To be back at Bronson and teaching this course at Western, it feels like I have come full circle from student … Price was a very strong student when she was enrolled in Western’s undergraduate program in nutrition and dietetics. …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2022/07/sarah-price-fcs-dietetics

Longtime staff member retires from University Libraries

University Libraries

… on Jean Douglas, manager, User Services, will retire from Western Michigan University on July 31. With over 35 years … Jean Douglas , manager, User Services,   will retire from Western Michigan University on July 31. After graduating … into new roles as periodical service window supervisor and circulation reserves supervisor. Later, Douglas would …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/07/jean-douglas-retirement

Soga Japan Center receives Champs award

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Soga Japan Center is one of … CIS' partners as well as individual volunteers, teachers and other Kalamazoo Public Schools staff members who help … drop-out prevention organization. The national organization and its Kalamazoo and other local affiliates surround …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/06/soga-japan-champs-award

WMU aviation instructor, student win statewide awards

News

… Michigan Department of Transportation has recognized a Western Michigan University faculty member and student among the best in the state’s aviation … planning at Mead & Hunt, has been a part-time instructor at Western since 2020. Her course at WMU takes students inside …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mdot-aviation-educator-student-awards-2025