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Applications now open for The 30

Haworth College of Business

… meaningful contributions in these areas, consider nominating them. Or, if you are a business graduate who meets … The deadline for nominations is Friday, Oct. 25, 2024 .  Nominations are evaluated by a panel of faculty, … students and network with each other. Submit a nomination today! View last year’s edition of The 30 . For more WMU …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/call-nominations-the30-2025

Detroit entrepreneur, former trustee honored for legacy of leadership

W Magazine

… William F. Pickard , BS ‘64, passed away on June 12, 2024 , in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Board of Trustees, … for young people, diversity and the University. “He understood the power of higher education and used his success to … as one of the first Black franchise owners of a McDonald’s in 1971 in Detroit. In 1989, he founded the Global …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-pickard-obituary

WMU closes campuses early for severe winter weather

News

… 2008, Feb. 1—WMU closed due to snow. 2009, Dec. 10—Blizzard conditions closed WMU. 2013, Jan. 31—Snow and icy … warning cause the University to close early on the final day before winter recess. 2023, Feb. 22—An ice storm hit … and power outages prompt Western and schools to close. 2024, Jan. 12—A large winter storm and strong winds sweeping …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/closure-february-12-2025

From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions

News

… Brad Holmes , Lions executive vice president and general manager, the journey began in 2021 with the hiring of head … to the school and try to get with coaches, academics, anybody that can let you know about these players to get as much … gold, earning a spot in the WMU Athletics Hall of Fame in 2024. “My first college game was against Temple, a night …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/detroit-lions-steve-neal-western-alumnus-now-midwest-area-scout

AI-powered earbuds enhance language access for newcomer students in local classrooms

Teaching and Learning

… multilingual learners in local schools.   Funded through a 2024 instructional development project grant from the Office of Faculty Development, the project introduced TimeKettle X1 AI-powered translation earbuds into …

https://wmich.edu/x/news/2025/05/ai-powered-earbuds

Transfer student excels in extracurriculars and finds his fit at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and finds his fit at WMU Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on Nate Neubauer shown in WMU's Floyd Hall, home of the College … Neubauer has been a member of the registered student organizations (RSOs) the Institute of Industrial and Systems … a profitable business. His team took third place in the 2024 competition with their product, SafeDi. Read about …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/05/transfer-student-finds-his-fit-neubauer

Longtime educator, social work professional tapped to lead College of Health and Human Services as interim dean

News

… Longtime educator, social work professional tapped to lead College of Health and Human Services as … of having a permanent dean identified and in place by July 1, 2024 . Jennifer Harrison Harrison first joined Western as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72066

Language immersion through study abroad at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… immersion through study abroad at WMU Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For students studying languages at … Spanish study abroad program in Quito, Ecuador in Summer 2024. The experience was so moving that Wilke returned to …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/11/language-immersion-study-abroad

Oh, what a feline: Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor

News

… by Erin Flynn on Michael Vasilevich, center, stars as narrator Munkustrap in WMU Theatre's production of "Cats." Vasilevich says the physicality of … Las Vegas for the national competition and taping in autumn 2024, he exceeded his expectations and made it through four …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/michael-vasilevich-wmu-theatre-cats-american-ninja-warrior

Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries

International Student and Scholar Services

… exchange, plans trips to three countries Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Megan Garrett chose … kid,” will share her travel and education stories at International Education Week 2024: Internationalization on Campus and Beyond. She will …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett