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Thousands gather for the 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Amelia Bodinaku on Hosted by the Medieval Institute at Western Michigan University, the International Congress on … Mondoux. The first Conference on Medieval Studies at Western was held in 1962 and by 1966 the conference had …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/06/magazine-medieval

Major construction projects underway aim to redefine WMU campus experience

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A season of transformation is underway at Western Michigan University as three major construction … because of their time living on campus.” The project is Western’s first large-scale design-build effort and its … also been working to preserve elements of this building on Western’s East Campus just south of Waldo Stadium on Oakland …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-summer-construction-projects-underway-redefine-campus-experience

New WMU enrollment management leader aims to drive student recruitment growth, success

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… management,  Dr. Kristen E. Salomonson is prepared to lead Western Michigan University’s enrollment efforts as the new … them with the right resources. “What excites me about Western is the opportunity to help students find the best … success was a key factor in her decision to join WMU. “Western sets students up for success. The investment in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/url-kristen-salomonson-new-associate-vice-president-enrollment-management

Supply chain student leverages networking to secure internships and full-time job

Haworth College of Business

… Michigan, Clarke is growing his career with the support of Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/supply-chain-management-nathan-clarke

Building global connections through the classroom: WMU’s Global Classrooms Collaborative

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… collaborate across cultures has never been more important. Western Michigan University’s Haenicke Institute for Global … an environment that supports the global engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/global-classrooms-collaborative

$3.17 million grant will energize electric vehicle research at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Dissanayake (right). KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Researchers at Western Michigan University are charging into the future of … reduce the weight, cost, volume and emissions footprint of EVs, an important step in improving purchase options for … effort,” says Dr. Sandun Kuruppu , associate professor in Western’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/09/3-million-department-energy-grant-wmu-engineering

WMU’s College of Education and Human Development honored with 2025 Friend of FCS Award

College of Education and Human Development

… of Family and Consumer Sciences (MIFCS) has named Western Michigan University’s College of Education and Human …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/michigan-family-consumer-sciences-friend-award-partnership-fccla

Recognizing excellence: College of Education and Human Development hosts 27th annual Alumni Awards

College of Education and Human Development

… Alumni Awards Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human … proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Western Michigan University alumna, Fields is a recipient of … Ameer Ismail, B.S.’07, M.A.’11, a distinguished athlete and Western Michigan University alumnus, has dedicated his life …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/10/college-education-human-development-awards-alumni-annual-2025

Film major takes passion, career to Cannes Film Festival with WMU Study Abroad

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich.-- When Western Michigan University (WMU) film major Sean Knowles … film,” says Knowles, who is 19 and in his sophomore year at Western.  “There is so much support for me—from family to my … happier than watching and making movies.”   Knowles chose Western after a campus tour where he saw the studio setup in …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/study-abroad-sean-knowles

Ready for launch: Engineering grad poised to expand horizons of space research

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… , B.S.'18, has seen her career trajectory take off at Western Michigan University.  Propelled by a multitude of … to go anywhere for grad school. But I chose to stay at Western because of Dr. Lemmer." Through the fellowship, … at Miller Auditorium on April 26 for spring commencement . "Western has lived in a special place in my heart my whole …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-mechanical-engineering-space-research-margaret-mooney