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Championing diversity and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… Championing diversity and innovation Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on At the … to attend college, she studied Spanish and Japanese at Western Michigan University, although her mother had hoped … to WMU sealed the deal. "I found an incredible community at Western," she says, adding a special shoutout to the Alpha …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-moore

A Tailgate with Tesla comes to campus

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Floyd Hall, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Registration is not required. Ahead event, Kyle Liechty , B.S.'10 and talent partner at Tesla, shared some insights into the goal of the event and the positions that may become available.  Liechty is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69782

CELCIS marks 40 years of ESL excellence

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… English to international students has earned CELCIS—Western Michigan University’s English as a Second Language program—international renown and thousands of alumni around the world. Founded in 1975, … young talent to establish the Career English Program at Western in fall 1975. “That first year we had no books, we …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/07/celcis-40-year

Elevating his manufacturing engineering education through Argonne internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Submitted by Kayla Lambert on During his time at Western Michigan University, Joe Funk set out to make the … Funk found exciting challenges both in the classroom and with experience-driven learning in the many labs at the … of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “My best experience at Western has been getting to work with my hands in the …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/12/joe-funk-manufacturing-engineering

Attend and ascend: Education alum's pilot program increases 10th grade attendance by 14%

College of Education and Human Development

… Attend and ascend: Education alum's pilot program increases 10th … supplies. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Turning around attendance, Western Michigan University alumna Alysia Baznik, B.S.'18, … cost, so I reached out to some of my previous professors at Western to help write a grant." According to Baznik, the …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/05/alumna-education-special-attendence-intervention-success

Sky Broncos compete for fourth straight regional title

News

… (Photo credit: WMU College of Aviation) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's precision flight team, the Sky … The 15-member team is competing in NIFA's Safety and Evaluation Conference, scheduled for this region at … aviation flight science John Vanderlaan , a senior from Spring Lake, studying aviation flight science For more news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35535

Former President Elson Floyd dies in Washington

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Elson S. Floyd , sixth president of Western Michigan University, died in Washington Saturday, … developments that have had a lasting impact on the campus and community. Statement from President Dunn WMU President … $13 million bequest from artist Gwen Frostic. Jan. 28, 2002 Wire-cutting ceremony marks completion of campuswide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25003

Libraries releases new digital collections featuring historical photographs, rare manuscripts and oral histories

University Libraries

… featuring historical photographs, rare manuscripts and oral histories Submitted by Angela Brcka on The … University Archives Photograph Collection (ca. 1915) The Western Michigan University Archives Photograph Collection contains images from Western Michigan University's history. Additional photos …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/11/new-digital-collections

Michigan first lady's assault prevention initiative funds WMU program

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Sue Snyder KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University programming aimed at getting men … of grants totaling $500,000 to 23 Michigan colleges and universities was announced Nov. 4 by the first lady. WMU … skills. The new program will likely be launched during the spring semester and will begin as a pilot to engage more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28331

WMU student wins coveted scholarship from broadcasters foundation

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Turner KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University student in the film, video and media arts program is one of 27 students statewide to … produce promotional videos for WMU and will graduate in spring 2018 with hopes of working in sports broadcasting. "I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39186