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Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries

International Student and Scholar Services

… Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Megan Garrett chose Western Michigan University (WMU) because the school … when considering schools. “I love how engaged the staff at Western is in making this an opportunity for students,” she …   Garrett started to research other schools in Michigan. At Western, she could major in anthropology, pursue a minor in …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett

Campus service hours and closures for spring recess

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… spring recess Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will operate with reduced hours …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/spring-recess-2026-campus-service-hours

WMU president announces plan to retire next summer

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… Submitted by Paula M. Davis on The ninth president of Western Michigan University, President Edward Montgomery has … In November 2023, President Montgomery helped announce Western's commitment to the Okanagan Charter, an … of students, faculty and staff members. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University President Edward Montgomery , …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/president-montgomery-announces-plans-retire

Record number of undergraduate patent applications filed at WMU

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… a patent pending—all before graduating college.  Sixteen Western Michigan University undergraduate students pulled … taking Experience-Driven Learning to the next level at Western, going beyond the classroom and giving students … to get the opportunity to patent their ideas, and here at Western, we have multiple students who can now add that to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/record-number-undergraduate-patents-filed-wmu-richmond-institute

Scholarship in action: Research highlights

University Libraries

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-research-highlights

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 …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/ai-learning-tools-teaching-model

‘Greatest moment of my life’: WMU Theatre student blows judges away on ‘The Voice’

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… Sing on national television with a pop music superstar. Western Michigan University Jack Austin has started senior … parties in his hometown of Battle Creek, Michigan, and on Western’s campus.   “It means so much to me to get the … yourself out there, whatever your dreams are,” he says. “At Western you have so many awesome professors and resources to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/jack-austin-joins-voice-team-niall-horan

Community involvement and engineering coursework helps engineering student make a difference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… student Marionda Owens found her sense of belonging at Western Michigan University while continuing to serve her local community. “I now believe that Western is the best school that will help me to achieve my … gained from my time being a student and taking classes at Western to make a difference in the world,” says Owens.  In …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/05/making-difference-owens

Global Engagement Award recognizes efforts to welcome international scholars

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… scholars Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University is celebrating two individuals … people from faraway places feel at home in Kalamazoo and on Western’s campus. Their dedication and courage is a reminder … an environment that supports the global engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/global-engagement-award-pnina-ari-gur-chef-andrew-francisco

Success with interest: Support adds up for accountancy grad

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… he says. That dedication is what earned the soon-to-be Western Michigan University accountancy alumnus a job offer … offer, because it takes a weight off your shoulders. And Western has so many resources—professors, career centers, … built a network for success.  Support through Western's Navigator Network also helped him stay on course …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/accountancy-graduate-success-jesus-osvaldo-martinez-jimenez