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

News

… 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

Global Talent in the Lab: How Bincy Binny is shaping the future of mass spectrometry research

International Student and Scholar Services

… Global Talent in the Lab: How Bincy Binny is shaping the future of mass … student Bincy Binny , continuous curiosity and innovation are the future of science. Binny, an international student … and sorts them by weight. It can identify not only what elements are in something, but also the exact amounts …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2026/05/international-chemistry-binny

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

News

… 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

Kyle Keiser’s legacy of excellence marches on

University Advancement

… in each precise turn, soaring toss and synchronized step of the Bronco Marching Band (BMB). This past year, she became … of students during intense points in the season prepared her for challenges well beyond Waldo Stadium, including … the heartbeat of the Bronco Marching Band. When asked what legacy she hopes The Kyle Award will preserve, she …

https://wmich.edu/alumni/news/2026/06/kyle-keiser-bmb-award

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

News

… 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

Western set to compete with top U.S. universities in the EcoCAR Innovation Challenge

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Western set to compete with top U.S. universities in the EcoCAR Innovation Challenge Submitted by Liz VandenHeede … Dr. Rick Meyer (left) and Dr. Zachary Asher (right) are pictured at General Motors Milford Proving Ground. To … says Asher. “We can’t wait to get started and see what this impressive team of students, industry and faculty …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/06/ecocar-innovation-challenge-gm

From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg

College of Aviation

… From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … Polk, LA with the 10th Mountain Division, 1988 A Kalamazoo-area native and a member of the class of 1986 at Portage … in the WMU ROTC program suggested that Vanderberg had what it takes to join the Army's Warrant Officer Flight …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/vanderberg

An Educator's Mission: How Faten AlSharmani is transforming global systems for vulnerable learners

International Student and Scholar Services

… Faten AlSharmani , teaching has always been more than a profession; it is a calling. AlSharmani, an Arab educator and … young minds through education.   “Every child deserves the opportunity to learn, dream, shine and reach their … access to education, but researchers like AlSharmani are proving that learning can be a lifeline in times of

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2026/07/mida-alsharmani-international-development

Dr. Jennifer P. Bott named chair of WMU’s Department of Marketing

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.— Dr. Jennifer P. Bott has been named chair of the Department of Marketing at Western Michigan University. … is genuinely exciting because the faculty and staff are already doing remarkable work, bringing real industry … Marketing, and that starts with listening and understanding what is working well before collaborating with faculty on …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/06/jennifer-bott-marketing-chair

From Aviation Management to Artemis: Dan Kosters and the Logistics of Lunar Exploration

College of Aviation

… From Aviation Management to Artemis: Dan Kosters and the Logistics of Lunar Exploration Submitted by Tom Thinnes … of Grand Rapids. "Whether it is streamlining aerospace hardware supply chains, helping with advising on logistics design … ensuring that critical systems and personnel had exactly what they needed when they needed it."  That's just what

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/05/kosters