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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