Search

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

Western opens campus to medieval scholars for 2023 International Congress

News

… Western opens campus to medieval scholars for 2023 International Congress Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … Michigan University’s campus Thursday through Saturday, May 11-13 , for the 58th meeting of the International Congress … is planned for a hybrid format and will be held May 9-11, 2024 . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71446

WMU precision flight team takes flight with national top five finish, lifelong industry connections

News

… WMU precision flight team takes flight with national top five finish, lifelong industry connections Submitted by Deanne Puca on The 2024-25 Sky Broncos team KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Sky Broncos, … event captain, I have also gained leadership and organizational skills that I use to improve my performance in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-sky-broncos-national-safecon-top-five-finish

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

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

New director appointed to lead Michigan Geological Survey

College of Arts and Sciences

… to announce the appointment of Sara Pearson , an alumna of the Department of Geological and Environmental … of the Michigan Geological Survey (MGS), effective July 1, 2024 .  Sara Pearson, hiking on an Icelandic glacier with … mineral and rock resources, energy resources and natural hazards, all to serve the public interest. Pearson brings over …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75636

WMU Food Marketing Conference previews conference speaker lineup

Haworth College of Business

… Michigan University is set to gather food industry professionals from around the globe in Kalamazoo on March 26 and March 27, 2024 .  Last year, the conference attracted over 1,000 … that highlights opportunities to engage in local organizations focused on food innovation, food insecurity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72393

Education professor releases book on Supreme Court's influence in public schools

College of Education and Human Development

… Geier KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"This unusually aggressive, reactionary court is going backward by overturning generations of modern law and precedent," says  Dr. Brett Geier , professor … reading to celebrate the release of his book on  Jan. 30, 2024 ,   in Sangren Hall. To learn more about the event or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73840

Graduate student recognized by traffic safety organization

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Graduate student recognized by traffic safety organization Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Norran Novat KALAMAZOO, … and construction engineering, is one of just 19 students nationally to be named a 2024 Lifesavers Traffic Safety Scholar by the Lifesavers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75328

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