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Spring career fairs to bring top employers to WMU

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… to WMU Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University ’ s spring 2026 career fairs … graduates ready to launch or level up their careers.   Western has plenty of resources available to help students … opportunities in the field of social work.   Aviation Outlook Day Students can connect with aviation organizations …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/2026-spring-career-fairs-begin

Montalvo receives a prestigious scholarship to study in Argentina

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… (not verified) on By Kevin Haynes KALAMAZOO, Mich.— A Western Michigan University student recently received a … A: I am extremely proud to be a Kalamazoo native attending Western Michigan University; it is a school that I have … an environment that supports the global engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2017/03/montlavo-interview

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

University Libraries

… tables, a sound and projector system and great views overlooking the Board of Trustees Plaza. The new space solved a … 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

WMU to purchase Newell Rubbermaid’s facility on Parkview Campus

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… Parkview Campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will purchase the Newell … building for $6 million—an opportunity that will help Western meet several future academic, operational and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/newell-rubbermaid-facility-purchase-parkview-campus

State-of-the-art EV and semiconductor technical learning program expansions

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… technology as part of his work in the lab. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s College of Engineering and … to fill the talent gap. The goal—announced by leaders with Western Michigan University, Kellogg Community College and … EV and semiconductor industries. “With this new effort, Western is proud to further our most important …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/ev-semiconductor-learning

New report reveals WMU faculty, researcher perspectives on open access publishing

University Libraries

… publishing Submitted by Angela Brcka on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University Libraries has released the … Professors Michele Behr and Ed Eckel . The survey explored Western faculty, staff and graduate student experiences with …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/09/open-access-report

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

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… from India pursuing an MBA in business analytics , chose Western Michigan University for more than academics. It was … an environment that supports the global engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,000 …

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

Turbulence in technology: cybersecurity student is learning alongside a growing field

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Ben Karn grew up watching his dad, Jerry Karn , B.S.'97, a Western Michigan University alum with a degree in computer … With ever increasing security threats and cyber-attacks, Western’s job is to train the future leaders of the field, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/ben-karn-cybersecurity

NPR counterterrorism correspondent to speak Feb. 4

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to speak Feb. 4 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western Michigan University is again partnering with the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan in Grand Rapids to present a timely talk on … Discussion Series" offered by the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan will feature eight talks in Grand Rapids. …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/12/counterterrorism-correspondant-lecture

WMU welcomes Indigenous leaders as elders in residence

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… Mich.—Two Native American leaders are joining the Western Michigan University campus community. Robin … build on an already vibrant Native American community at Western Michigan University,” says Martin.   “Generational … pursuing a doctoral degree in interdisciplinary studies at Western with a focus on Native American education in public …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/native-american-elders-residence-robin-greymountain-shannon-martin