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Weather prompts WMU to close at 5 today, all day Wednesday, Jan. 30

News

… updated information. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential and emergency services, all of Western Michigan University's campuses and regional … 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, Nov. 21-22—Thanksgiving recess began …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51367

HR student Victoria Loikits finds her passion in impacting others

Haworth College of Business

… others Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University senior Victoria Loikits says … are their greatest asset.  As she prepares to graduate in spring 2024, Loikits of South Haven, Michigan, says she is … Haworth College of Business.  “WMU Haworth provided an outstanding education where I was able to explore a variety of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74911

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

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Study Abroad traveler says global experiences change lives and careers Submitted by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — For Presley Koepp , a senior at Western Michigan University majoring in sales and business … an environment that supports the global engagement of the Western Michigan University community. Its offices assist …

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

Electrical engineering student comes full circle via Innovation Expo

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the steps of Floyd Hall, home of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.   KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is built up of iconic spaces. … locate hydrants in high-stress situations.   Now, as a Western student, Bowerman had the opportunity to return to …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/mckenna-bowerman-innovation-expo

Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find purpose

News

… Haila Jiddou has always been interested in psychology and how the brain works. At Western Michigan University, experience-driven learning … focuses on behavioral neuroscience. Jiddou joined the lab spring semester of her sophomore year, testing molecules …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73684

Art grad curates impressive resume through Experience-Driven Learning

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… Mich.—As she hosts her senior gallery exhibition, Western Michigan University art student Hope Donovan is … artist in her own right, she found her passion for curation and museum management after transferring to Western.   Donovan, who will graduate on Saturday, Dec. 13 , …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-art-museum-management-hope-donovan

WMU to confer about 1,400 degrees during virtual fall commencement ceremonies

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Ready for success Several outstanding graduates have thrived at WMU by finding support in … and purpose. Read their Stories KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will grant more than 1,400 … conducts formal graduation exercises after the fall and spring semesters and the summer I session, although students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62417

Construction near Sangren Hall triggers major traffic changes

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… rending of the new West Michigan Avenue pedestrian mall and water feature. KALAMAZOO--The fenced construction area … Monday, April 30, triggering major changes to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Additional construction fencing will … and are scheduling as much work as possible over spring break and the summer I and II sessions. We've tried …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/356

Trio of science innovators recognized as Distinguished Faculty Scholars

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… space to analyzing innovative impacts of psychedelic drugs and pioneering nuclear physics theory, Western Michigan University's latest class of  Distinguished … Sciences Excellence in Promoting Student Success Award.  In spring 2024, Baker received an inaugural  Experience-Driven …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/lisa-baker-kristina-lemmer-elena-litvinova-named-2024-distinguished-faculty

Nominations sought for Global Engagement Award

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… the Global Engagement Award are due Sunday, Dec. 4 . This Western Michigan University award recognizes contributions to: Communities and stakeholders locally or abroad. The global engagement of … two Global Engagement Awards are made each year during the spring semester. Whenever two awards are made in a given …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36517