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New name, enhanced mission: WMUx fosters innovative next-level learning
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… learning Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western Michigan University faculty and staff at a WMUx-sponsored feedback session. KALAMAZOO, … and several skilled staff. During the latter part of the spring and through the summer, WMUx intends to extend its …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58331
Introductory programming course uses AI as a learning aid
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… the implications of using artificial intelligence (AI), a Western Michigan University computer science instructor is … AI as a learning aid, focusing on questioning, reasoning and reflection rather than simple answer generation. With support from a WMU Teaching and Learning grant, Dr. Wassnaa Al-Mawee , faculty …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/ai-learning-tools-teaching-model
Culture, Communication and Community Development in Tanzania: A transformative study abroad experience
Study Abroad
… Culture, Communication and Community Development in Tanzania: A transformative … and Community Development in Tanzania. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University senior Shelby Vaughn says her … promised myself that I would take advantage of everything Western has so graciously provided,” she says. “I wanted to …
https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2025/11/tanzania
WMU to offer courses tailored to training schedules at Air Guard base
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… Wing in Battle Creek KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Starting with the spring 2015 semester that begins in January, Western Michigan University will make college attendance … positioned to offer courses tailored to the schedules and needs of ANG members." Courses offered will feature the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20177
Building a business, one degree at a time
Haworth College of Business
… Tanya Thompson walked into her first business class at Western Michigan University in 2013 as a single mother in … "I needed to feel proud of what I was doing for myself and my daughters," Thompson says. Seven years later, … had balanced raising two daughters, working multiple jobs and launching what would become The Aroma Labs , a custom …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/businessnews202601tanya-thompson
New interdisciplinary center to address critical challenges in cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
… protect data from cybersecurity threats continues to rise, Western Michigan University is addressing the growing … critical challenges through education, outreach, training and research and is managed by the College of Engineering and Applied …
https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2026/03/center-addresses-cybersecurity-challenges
WMU students eligible for campus sustainability grant funding
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… competition, which supports student research, projects and activities that have the potential to advance WMU’s … per school year by a committee of students appointed by the Western Student Association under the direction of … Applicants seeking these types of grants should target the spring 2021 application deadline in order to maximize their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61290
WMU welcomes Indigenous leaders as elders in residence
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… on Members of the Native American Student Organization stand with Shannon Martin and Robin Greymountain. KALAMAZOO, … 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 …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/native-american-elders-residence-robin-greymountain-shannon-martin
Kalamazoo couple supports product design program with $3 million gift
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… Mich.—A Kalamazoo couple with a passion for the arts and a history of executive leadership in the community has … creation of a new product design and innovation facility at Western Michigan University. The gift from James and Lois … already underway and the goal is to begin construction in spring 2017 and have the facility open in summer 2018. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36937
University recognizes outstanding staff members for semiannual Make a Difference Awards
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… University recognizes outstanding staff members for semiannual Make a Difference Awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University staff members who go above and … committee will accept nominees through Feb. 28 for the spring cycle. Four annual award recipients, typically …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66334