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Western welcomes more than 275 new international students to campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… than 275 new international students to campus this fall. The new class joins a robust international community, … study at one of WMU’s campuses, while the remaining 790 are enrolled in unique programs overseas, such as the Global … of students, told the crowd.   “We want you to know that what you have done is amazing. Not everybody can do that—and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/international-enrollment-2025

WMU expands, re-envisions definition and measures for sustainability

News

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU vehicles at the University's electric car charging station … More than 230 colleges and universities across the United States and Canada are part of the program that offers its own sustainability …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11612

All systems go: Aerospace engineering student launches work into space

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… student launches work into space Submitted by Erin Flynn on The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket takes off from Vandenberg Space … Space Force Base in California, Tom Scott , B.S.E.’25, M.S.’26, watched his graduate studies literally flash … “I designed a printed circuit board and learned new software. And I grew as a professional by presenting at …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/05/aerospace-engineering-spacex-payload-launch-tom-scott

Business professor secures Fulbright award

Haworth College of Business

… Dr. Tim Palmer , professor of management and director of the Center for Sustainable Business Practices , has earned a … hours of service in one semester “One skill I hope to share is implementing service learning at scale,” says Palmer. … hours of service to community partners. I hope to share what I have learned about service learning with another …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60350

Aphasia awareness community workshops at WMU

College of Health and Human Services

… Aphasia awareness community workshops at WMU Submitted by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences at Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/06/workshop

CAS Announces 2025–26 Faculty & Staff Achievement Award Winners

College of Arts and Sciences

… CAS Announces 2025–26 Faculty & Staff Achievement Award Winners Submitted by … College of Arts and Sciences is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025-2026 Arts and Sciences Faculty … research, scholarship and creative activities. "We are honored to recognize the exceptional achievements of

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/04/cas-fsaa-2026

Earth Day celebrated with boost to EV infrastructure

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… April 20 , communitywide celebration set to coincide with the observance of Earth Day will mark the Kalamazoo area's emergence as a Michigan powerhouse in charging capacity for electric vehicles. A total of 25 new charging stations housed at Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/342

WMU College of Aviation receives federal funding to expand workforce development

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… WMU College of Aviation receives federal funding to expand workforce … by Erin Flynn on WMU’s College of Aviation operates on the forefront of the industry with a fleet of the most … be used to purchase vital tools such as simulation software, maintenance training simulators and cockpit electronic …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/aviation-funding-workforce-development-gary-peters

Two-time WMU Study Abroad traveler says global experiences change lives and careers

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Abroad traveler says global experiences change lives and careers Submitted by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — For … entered college knowing she wanted to experience life in another country. With the help of WMU Study Abroad, she ended … someone like me who had never flown before or didn’t know what food to avoid,” Koep admits. “I needed a faculty …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-koepp

Wrenches and Wings: Morgan Boyd’s Mission to Keep Aviation Soaring

College of Aviation

… at a corporate flight department Inside Morgan Boyd beats the heart and soul of a true mechanic.   Read her words: "I … -- Boyd basically stepped into her backyard to prep for a career in aviation technical operations.   A near-lifetime … flight department.   But until then, she relishes what she is doing.  "Every day is different," Boyd says.  …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/07/boyd