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International string competition at WMU celebrates 50 years of musical excellence, cultural exchange

News

… Dalton Center Recital Hall, marking a landmark moment for one of the world’s premier showcases for string musicians under 20. This year’s competition … by renowned violinist  Rachel Barton Pine in preparation for the world premiere of “Legacy Concerto,” the first …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/50th-stulberg-international-string-competition-celebrated

Supplying data visualization and process improvement

Haworth College of Business

… at Western to create a standardized display of key performance indicators at area Goodwill stores, including an easy-to-follow guide outlining the daily process for completing the board, facilitating a smooth integration … or break the outcome.” Curkovic notes that one of the biggest takeaways for students is how to enact change …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/goodwill-project

Mass timber delivered to the Golden Oaks residence hall construction site

Housing and Residence Life

… Oaks , a 1,000+ bed, 270,000 square foot residence hall for first-year students located in Goldsworth Valley.    The … residence hall, which is scheduled to open its doors for the fall 2026 semester, utilizes a combination of mass … is complete. Harvested from a sustainably managed forest in Arkansas, the mass timber used in the hall reduces …

https://wmich.edu/housing/news/2025/06/mass-timber-delivery

From the soccer field to electric fields, aerospace engineering degrees propel Bronco toward career success

News

… team. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Soccer has long been a passion for goalkeeper Hannah Sargent , who will graduate from … the third-most career shutouts in program history and tied for most wins in a season for the Broncos. But she also gets a kick out of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72012

Professor receives international honor with prestigious Kuwait Prize

College of Arts and Sciences

… fulfills one of the objectives of the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS): to recognize … WMU, Sultan uses remote sensing techniques and geographic information systems to address a wide range of geological and … of scientific advancement in addressing global challenges.  For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-sultan

In the heart of Samburu

College of Arts and Sciences

… wild sisal and cow hides. Somewhere nearby, she hears a comforting melody of crackling firewood, women preparing tea and livestock stirring. For the past 32 years, Straight has embraced the daily … — I'm 60,” Straight says. “I love being with people that, for me, are part of my life. I identify this as part of my …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-samburu

Michigan Geological Survey advances with new leadership, facility and funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on 2024 was an exciting year for the Michigan Geological Survey, marked by new leadership … Pearson has worked in the environmental field of Michigan for over 30 years and has been a member of the WMU … “Returning to WMU to lead the Survey is a thrilling honor for me as a geoscientist. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-mgs

365 days of Dunbar Hall

College of Arts and Sciences

… grand reopening, and it has swiftly become a bustling hub for campus life. Whether students are tucked in a cozy study … camera, or leaping across the dance floor, there’s a place for everyone to learn, grow and thrive.  Originally built in … Pinkster and HGA, the building underwent a $42 million transformation, emerging as an innovative hub for active …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-dunbar-hall

Learning across the globe in WMU's College of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

… recent years. From Tanzania to China, opportunities abound for students to see the world from a new perspective, as … at Western Michigan University’s Haenicke Institute for Global Education. “From the Department of World … peoples and cultures, more compassionate about their struggles, more sensitive to other people’s needs.” With these …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-studyabroad

WMU expert tells PBS audience University has resources to help vulnerable students transition to college

College of Education and Human Development

… transition from high school to college can be difficult for any student. For those with learning disabilities, it can be even more … students face, the red flags parents should be looking for and how to find a therapist for their children with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71595