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Part of West Michigan Avenue at campus center will close for five days

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… Part of West Michigan Avenue at campus center will close for five days Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The road will be closed April 27 through May 1. Note: This … that once marked the city limit, but now is attached to 1950s-era sewer lines that continue up Michigan Avenue and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15400

University sums up third year of 2012-15 strategic plan, begins update for 2015-20

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—On the eve of transitioning to an updated five-year strategic … tactical action communities and their project action teams are being transitioned as strategic planning becomes more … For WMU to move to the next level, we need to focus less on what we're doing now and more on what our University and its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26987

Alumni panel and scholarship presentation strike big during WMU and Grand Rapids Gold partnership

College of Education and Human Development

… collaborative event between Western Michigan University and the Grand Rapids Gold (NBA G-League) on March 15 at Van Andel Arena. "All of the panelists are WMU alums and their diverse … but at that time I went with a 'oh well' is better than a 'what if'. I can always come back to teaching, but I wouldn't …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/03/grand-rapids-gold-basketball-partnership-alumni-panel-scholarship

An exemplar of excellence in education, Dr. James Springstead receives MAC's Outstanding Faculty for Student Success Award

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… An exemplar of excellence in education, Dr. James Springstead receives … by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—His discoveries in the lab could lead to lifesaving innovations to treat … Student Success . Dr. James Springstead "Dr. Springstead cares deeply for our students and is always willing to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64282

Maintaining a balance of quality and access, WMU sets tuition, room and meal rates for 2025-26

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… and access, WMU sets tuition, room and meal rates for 2025-26 Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees set … academic experience.    These investments prepare graduates to contribute meaningfully to their workplaces …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-sets-2025-26-tuition-costs

WMU in India: Sustainable business and human connection

Haworth College of Business

… and cultural immersion,” says Dr. Tim Palmer , director of the Center for Sustainable Business Practices and professor … lecture. Instead, we travel to our partners to hear and see what they are doing.” This past December, 22 students from the  …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/study-abroad-india-wmu-haworth

Ancient Nepalese caves attract attention of WMU bioarchaeologist

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Evidence of what might be an ancient funerary de-fleshing ritual found in human-made caves in the Upper Mustang region of Nepal has been discovered by Dr. … issue of the society’s magazine. Eng’s research interests are in the health of ancient human populations as revealed …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/nepalese-cave-research-spotlight

Turning up the style: Student fashion show celebrates music's influence on the runway

College of Education and Human Development

… Turning up the style: Student fashion show celebrates music's influence … based on the genres and artists that resonated with them. "What I like about this theme is that there's so many … and a lot of my other pieces were made from my and my parents' old jeans." Ella Voelks paid homage to fellow …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/04/moda-student-fashion-show-music-2025

Finding community and confidence: Manavi Trivedi’s journey from India to Kalamazoo for an MBA

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… challenge and growth.   “Leaving home taught me that the right university isn’t just one that educates you, but … where students from different cultures and backgrounds are welcomed, respected and encouraged to belong,” she … “Meeting company recruiters in-person helped me understand what organizations truly seek in a candidate,” she says. …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/02/trivedi-international-student-story

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

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… Applications are open for WMU/AAUP Scholarship for First-Generation … by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Applications for the WMU/AAUP Scholarship for First-Generation Students are … and supporting student success. “This initiative is what Bronco teamwork is all about, creating opportunities …

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