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WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families
News
… Mich.—A $29.5 million grant will help two Western Michigan University faculty members expand educational … has been a key player in promoting learning in Southwest Michigan for more than a century. This grant and the … preparation, and a variety of student and family health and security targets. "Grand Rapids Public Schools is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66620
Aviation at WMU - 75 Years and Counting!
College of Aviation
… the fledgling “Western State Teachers College,” in 1939 the Michigan State Board of Education authorized and approved a … teachers college has long since evolved into Western Michigan University, while that small two-year program has … directs the business and finance portion of Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation, Dace Copeland …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/75years
Paper produced at WMU could provide clean water for millions
News
… has been successfully produced on a pilot scale at Western Michigan University this fall and may be on its way to … "I hope that these filters will one day help improve the health of millions of people around the world," she told the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36402
A celebration of Asian arts and community coming to Miller Auditorium
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… belonging and unity in Kalamazoo. Hosted by Western Michigan University’s Asian Initiatives, this year’s Spring … Enjoy inspiring dance and fashion showcases from Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Public Schools, along with … on WMU’s campus and throughout greater southwest Michigan. The unit is led by Dr. Ying Zeng , senior …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/03/spring-gala-26
Music student amps up audio production experience with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame internship
News
… Aiden Lambert got to do it for college credit. The Western Michigan University student just finished an epic summer as …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/09/aiden-lambert-multimedia-arts-technology-internship-rock-roll-hall-fame
WMU to confer some 2,600 degrees during spring commencement
News
… will preside over the ceremonies. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will grant degrees to more than 2,600 … graduates of the College of Fine Arts and the College of Health and Human Services. The 3:30 p.m. ceremony is for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31775
From Rockford to Republic - Marty Coaker's Aviation Journey
College of Aviation
… from Rockford High School, Coaker enrolled at Western Michigan University, taking his aviation dreams to the next … It was an incredible time and experience.” While at Western Michigan University, Coaker also took advantage of the … Coaker. Three of the five years Coaker spent at Western Michigan University were spent with the Sky Broncos. As …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/09/coaker
America's drift away from equal opportunity to be discussed
News
… 7 p.m. Thursday, April 30 , in the Fetzer Center on Western Michigan University's main campus. The free, public talk is … effort to produce a measurable impact in three areas: the healthy growth and development of all of the city's youth; … with national patterns, and can be seen in areas such as health disparities, risk of involvement in the criminal …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23269
WMU Haworth celebrates 2026 Presidential Scholars
Haworth College of Business
… Mich.—Each year, faculty members from across Western Michigan University select outstanding students in their … in accountancy Noah Newman Noah Newman of Stevensville, Michigan, is an accountancy student with a minor in general … as a full-time accounting associate within their Portage, Michigan office. During this time, Newman also plans to …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/03/haworth-2026-presidential-scholars
From the football field to Spain: Jori Benson proves student-athletes can study abroad
Study Abroad
… Sweeney on Jori Benson, defensive tackle for the Western Michigan University football team, celebrates the Broncos' … leaves little room for anything else. However, Western Michigan University graduate student and football player …
https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/07/student-athlete-benson