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WMU ranks nationally for best online master's in education programs

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU ranks nationally for best online master's in education programs … in education programs. In the U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Online Master's in Education Programs  rankings, … in graduate education."   Engagement was the highest considered indicator U.S. News & World Report evaluated to … , visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Chris Hybels March 14, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74785

WMU's Seita program named finalist for national higher ed award

News

… WMU's Seita program named finalist for national higher ed award Submitted by … the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities today named Western Michigan University one of five finalists … Universities is a research, policy and advocacy organization representing 237 public research universities, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42136

Sixth-graders get a look at college life at WMU

News

… brings sixth-graders to campus beginning Monday, March 11. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sixth-grade students in the Kalamazoo Public Schools' Class of 2025 will tour Western Michigan University for a day on a … through a program called Bronco BUDS—Building Unique Dynamic Students . Through the initiative, the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/51811

Orion Rahjes is finding belonging and building legacy at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… by WMU Haworth as they begin to step into the professional world. “Beyond just helping me complete course … Program , and the various business registered student organizations on campus as providing a multitude of networking … opportunity to attend the NABA Inc. Regional Conference in 2024 and the National Conference in 2025, and I was selected …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/accountancy-orion-rahjes-naba-student-organizations

Repeated recognition: WMU food marketing program wins industry award for second consecutive year

Haworth College of Business

… marketing program is being recognized for industry exceptionalism by Progressive Grocer . With its Impact Awards, … outstanding grocers, suppliers, service providers and organizations that positively affect society through … Educational Support and Learning Advancement, following a 2024 recognition in the same category. WMU is the first and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/progressive-grocer-impact-awards-2025

Elevating his manufacturing engineering education through Argonne internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… able to directly apply these theories to a real-world scenario in a lab.” This spark for engineering began in high … renowned research and development center in Lemont, Ill. In 2024 and 2025, he was a manufacturing engineering intern. As … (ERP) system, worked to maximize square footage utilization within Argonne’s Central Shops, ensured part quality …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/12/joe-funk-manufacturing-engineering

Study abroad at Western yields higher student success

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… at Western yields higher student success Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan … says Joe Milostan , director of study abroad and international faculty enrichment at the Haenicke Institute for … first year on campus in 2023 continued at Western for the 2024-2025 academic year. This is 16% higher than the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact

Update: Trustees to consider three labor contracts at Friday meeting

News

… American Association of University Professors, the Professional Instructors Organization and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage … the union that represents stage workers for major productions at Western venues such as Miller Auditorium. On …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65564

WMU becomes second in the state to offer esport minor amidst growing interest in the field

College of Education and Human Development

… field Submitted by Nicole Leffler on Students in the Introduction to Esport class explore the Esport Arena.  Students explore the Esport gaming catalog. Dr. Colin … ABOUT THE ESPORT ARENA The Esport Arena, unveiled in 2018, was a $500,000 investment funded by President Edward …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71273

Two library staff members honored with KARE awards

University Libraries

… Brcka and Megan Brown received KARE awards, a peer-nominated award that recognizes knowledgeable, accessible, … and students was highlighted in her award nomination. The wide variety of services, resources and programs for students … WMU News online. Contact: Sara Volmering September 30, 2025

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/09/kare-awards