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WMU is closed due to severe winter weather
News
… today. All fitness classes, intramural sports and climbing wall activities are canceled. Updates will be posted at wmich.edu/rec . Waldo Library will be open reduced hours from 8 a.m. to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4446
Students earn accolades for innovative construction adhesives research
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… construction adhesives research Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Two Western Michigan University … says Medrano, a mechanical engineering major who was responsible for testing and classifying these adhesives. … Some examples include top plate-rafter connections, shear wall and roofing systems. Ana Gabriela Polit By …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66837
WMU finance students gain new tools through Bloomberg partnership
Haworth College of Business
… college’s Computer Research Laboratory. There are several ways that students are benefiting from the Bloomberg … with the most widely used financial data computer software system. With only a few limitations, such as … execution, students learn to use a primary tool of Wall Street. All finance majors and minors in the college …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52733
Standout business graduate enters workforce armed with grit, resilience
News
… by Erin Flynn on Read a special message from President Edward Montgomery for Western Michigan University's 2020 … started his college career with a last-minute decision. “It was actually a blessing how I chose WMU during such a … for me. It was already April and my back was against the wall,” he says. “I kind of began to lose the excitement of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59046
Liv Hale’s future in advertising is the mane event
Haworth College of Business
… Haworth College of Business, Liv Hale rides at full speed toward her advertising aspirations. Originally from St. Louis, … coordination, marketing and organization of horse shows and was able to participate in the ideation, vendor outreach and … developed by students at WMU Haworth, with profits going toward student scholarships. Outside of her business pursuits, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73215
Behind-the-scenes New York Fashion Week experience solidifies future for Western fashion design student
News
… The Shows through the UofNYFW program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walking down Fifth Avenue and checking out high fashion … Michigan University fashion design and development student was recently whisked away for a once-in-a-lifetime experience behind the scenes of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71033
WMU and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through bilingual accounting bootcamp
Professional Development
… community where they are.” The 5-week accounting bootcamp was hosted at the WMU Grand Rapids campus. The bootcamp, … fostering inclusive, impactful education beyond our campus walls,” says Joanne Roehm , director of WMU-Grand Rapids. …
https://wmich.edu/professional/news/2025/05/bilingual-accounting-bootcamp
Graduate College moves, extends hours
News
… The college moved from its area on the second floor of Walwood Hall's west wing in August and now occupies the wing's entire first floor, which was vacated when the Office of Development and Alumni … in support of the effort will be recognized on a donor wall in the room. To donate to the Graduate College, follow …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34667
WMU alumna receives Uganda’s Medal of Honor
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… of Western Michigan University’s science education program, was recognized for her work to increase educational … the ceremony in Uganda on March 8, which coincidentally was also the day her hometown of Nebbi district hosted the … a focus on enhancing girls’ education. Reared in a rural, war-torn district, Udongo has since 1994 been an advocate …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/alumna-receives-medal-honor
College of business receives naming gift for career center, ribbon-cutting set
Haworth College of Business
… Zhang has been quoted in national media including CNBC, the Wall Street Journal and Barron's. They are supporters of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28003