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From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

… team offices serving as COO. For Trey Conner, every day at work is a slam dunk.  GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—The chief … that outside of class there are more opportunities to do different things. Being involved in those organizations … in 2018. “Dr. Berkey was a big influence in that she showed me the path. She gave me a lot of opportunities to get …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold

Western students leave their mark near campus through mural experience

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… puts Bronco pride on full display. Brad Zenz, B.F.A.'09, works on the Bronco spirit-inspired mural he designed. Zenz … with students in her mural class. "It’s a chance to see how public art lives outside a gallery and to develop … "It's been really fun getting out here and painting, and doing it alongside classmates is even better," says  Ben …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-students-leave-mark-through-mural-experience-gwen-frostic-school-art

WMU honored with Heterodox Academy’s 2025 Open Inquiry Award for Community Excellence

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… WMU honored with Heterodox Academy’s 2025 Open Inquiry Award for Community … says John Tomasi , HxA president, about the winners. "Their work reminds us that the pursuit of truth thrives when … modeled after HxA’s policy framework, formalizing how the University issues official statements on social, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-honored-heterodox-academy-2025-open-inquiry-award-community-excellence

Cybersecurity student is unlocking opportunities and finding success

Cybersecurity

… of AI and machine learning in cybersecurity, especially how AI can improve threat detection and response in real … a career in this field demands. That goal includes coursework, co-curricular opportunities and internships. With the … hands-on labs on topics such as Linux Administration, Windows Administration and Secure Web Applications and …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/aus-al-rasbi-cybersecurity

WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year

College of Education and Human Development

… foster a culture of inclusion and excellence. “Dr. Carter’s work reflects the heart of what we value at Western Michigan … and Human Development. “Her accomplishments exemplify how education can transform not only individual lives but …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/kimberly-carter-michigan-superintendent-state-award-winner-battle-creek

Western Michigan University’s Leadership and Business Strategy Program launches downtown shuttle connecting campus and city

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… Leadership and Business Strategy Program launches downtown shuttle connecting campus and city Submitted by … with downtown events, arts and hospitality venues that showcase Kalamazoo’s creative energy. Dr. Doug Lepisto and … 100 LBS students travel downtown for immersive training and working on growth strategy projects with Sleeping Giant …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/leadership-business-strategy-downtown-kalamazoo-juice-bus-launch

One week, one gallery, one unforgettable transformation

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… They weren’t just earning credit; they were learning how to build a community from the ground up, under pressure. The goal of the workshop, led by Paul Sizer from the Design Center and … the complexities of a large-scale collaboration, merging dozens of ideas into one cohesive vision. With guidance from …

https://wmich.edu/art/news/2025/10/graphic-design-students-transform-gallery

Nerves of steel prevail as WMU sales students win big at Steel City Sales Challenge

Haworth College of Business

… Sales Challenge, hosted by Duquesne University’s Palumbo-Donahue School of Business in late October. The virtual … competition, sponsored by Ally Financial , saw over a dozen universities competing in the elevator pitch and … them bond as a team. They helped and supported one another, worked very hard, and made great memories. They all took …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/steel-city-sales-challenge-2025

Doing the right thing (or not) topic of WMU panel discussion

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Doing the right thing (or not) topic of WMU panel discussion … there are serious gaps between our self-assessment of how ethical we are and how we fare ethically in our actual … in which people miss the mark on these matters and make suggestions about what can be done about it. Visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/218

Ethics Center announces book clubs for Spring 2025

Study of Ethics in Society

… regarding social media,  artificial intelligence (AI) and how to live a good life.  Life Worth Living : A Guide to … most? How should we live in relation to others? What role do suffering and failure play in a meaningful life? Meetings … philosopher who used to be Google’s AI ethicist suggests that the best way to think of AI is as a mirror, …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/01/ethics-books