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WMU, Kalamazoo County officials explore transitioning management of Asylum Lake Preserve from WMU to county

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… WMU, Kalamazoo County officials explore transitioning management of Asylum Lake … Michigan University and Kalamazoo County officials are exploring a proposal that would transition management of the Asylum Lake Preserve to the county, placing oversight of

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/wmu-kalamazoo-county-officials-explore-asylum-lake-preserve-transfer

Brief trip, big impact: Journey abroad gives nursing student holistic perspective

W Magazine

… in exquisite cuisine, discovering flavors that lingered on the tastebuds long after the meals were complete. She … politics, religion and economics have determined how and what people eat and drink over time, students in the class … different backgrounds so it’s important to be culturally aware and competent.” Experience-driven learning Broncos gain …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75859

Collaborative robots offer unique hands-on experiences for students

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Torrey Cookman (left) shows another student how to operate the robotic pen (shown in … controlling robotic movements. And it is these skills that are essential for meeting the demands of internships and … that slowed us down, but looking back, that is realistic to what happens in real engineering projects, so it ended up …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/engineering-programming-collaborative-robots

Ethics Center announces book clubs for Spring 2025

Study of Ethics in Society

… Spring 2025 Submitted by Sandra Borden on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The  Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is presenting … how to live a good life.  Life Worth Living : A Guide to What Matters Most by  Miroslav Volf ,  Matthew Croasmun and … book club this semester. The discussion leader will be Margaret von Steinen , WMU Government Relations (retired) and f …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/01/ethics-books

WMU closes Kalamazoo campuses March 19 due to widespread power outage

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… Kalamazoo campuses after a widespread outage in the Kalamazoo area. Aside from essential services, the Kalamazoo campuses … Thursday. The Student Recreation Center will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Waldo Library and Zhang Legacy …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/closure-march-19-2026

WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Kimberly Carter, … as superintendent of Battle Creek Public Schools since 2015, was selected for her outstanding leadership, deep … and excellence. “Dr. Carter’s work reflects the heart of what we value at Western Michigan University: leadership …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/kimberly-carter-michigan-superintendent-state-award-winner-battle-creek

WMU faculty bring global learning to CHHS students through COIL projects

College of Health and Human Services

… Submitted by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Faculty in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs are leading the way with developing and implementing … students from across the globe during the fall 2025 semester.  Photo of CHHS undergraduate public health

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/coil

Ethics Book Clubs examine environment, prison and racism

Study of Ethics in Society

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Center for the Study of Ethics in Society is presenting three book … person, and the other will meet virtually.  All book clubs are open to the public. The first 10 people to sign-up … on Webex on Wednesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 26 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Dr. William Santiago-Valles , associate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72887

Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… had been awarded a scholarship for medical school in the United States. It was a life-changing opportunity—one … College of Education and Human Development. The program prepares graduates to fill in-demand positions in international … to do, he says. “I know I’m a good leader—that is what I’m taking from Western. The work I did here really …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/international-student-internship

WMU Board of Trustees to meet in special formal session Tuesday

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… WMU Board of Trustees to meet in special formal session Tuesday Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is set to … the public comment section must notify Stacy Thinnes by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 9. For more WMU news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/wmu-trustees-meet-special-formal-session-march-10