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Walker Institute celebrates diversity in comics with month of Marvel-focused programming

News

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on An early "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" movie premiere, discussion with Marvel comic … , introducing a new hero who will don the vibranium suit. Western Michigan University's Lewis Walker Institute for the … Denisha Griffey , coordinator of the Walker Institute's WIRE Youth Development Programs , is weaving "Black Panther" …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69657

Foods and history of Thanksgiving served at dinner for international students

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Foods and history of Thanksgiving served at dinner for … Reverend Ron De Young , campus pastor at Kanley Chapel on Western Michigan University’s main campus, and Maran … an environment that supports the global engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,000 …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/11/thanksgiving-international-service

University Libraries 2025 Impact Report now available

University Libraries

… year, we release a report that summarizes the activities and events of the University Libraries over the previous calendar year.  Check out our report and l earn how our library team has collaborated with faculty, students and community partners that embody Western's mission, "so that all may learn." Read our 2025 …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/03/impact-report-2025

Bronco Food Pantry Assistant receives Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year award

Montgomery Essential Needs

… of the Year award Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on Every spring, student employees across campus are celebrated for … awards ceremony honoring an exemplary undergraduate and graduate student employee is also held. This year’s … leadership skills, extraordinary professionalism and innovative ideas, all of which have made an impact on …

https://wmich.edu/essential-needs/news/2026/04/student-employee-year-award

An energetic start to a career in cybersecurity

Haworth College of Business

… level by pursuing a Master of Science in cybersecurity from Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. … career. With a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the Ghana …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/master-science-cybersecurity-gabriel-gyimah

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

Exercise science grad represents WMU on international rugby stage

News

… (Courtesy: Geltman.co) "I'm grateful for the opportunity and grateful to be considered one of the top collegiate … artful tackles in Paris or storming the pitch in Normandy, Western Michigan University exercise science alumnus  Ivan … club on the international map. A multi-year All-American at Western, he was one of just 32 players selected from across …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/excercise-science-grad-international-rugby-star

Missionary Magic – Tommy Pagawak’s Path from New Guinea to WMU

College of Aviation

… the planet, word-of-mouth is the best form of advertising and the most effective way to spread a message. On the other … In Tommy's case, he's based in New Guinea, specifically the western province known as Papua. His home community is … Pagawak is on target to complete his studies in the spring of 2020 with a major in communications and a minor in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/12/pagawak

Future Iraqi engineer learns English and new perspectives at WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Future Iraqi engineer learns English and new perspectives at WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not … By Linda Hanes For Ali Neamah, a native of Dhi-qar, Iraq, Western Michigan University has offered more than just a … an environment that supports the global engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,000 …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/nemeah-spotlight

Raiyan Wasi turns classroom knowledge into real-world impact

Haworth College of Business

… student from Dhaka, Bangladesh, is growing his potential at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. … information systems has learned the value of community and putting himself out there, making the most of his time … a help desk technician at the Kalamazoo Public Library last spring, Wasi was responsible for assisting library patrons …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/computer-information-systems-raiyan-wasi-international-student