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WMU students earn distinguished Gilman Scholarship for study abroad

Study Abroad

… Submitted by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Six Western Michigan University students received the prestigious …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/09/gilman-scholarship

The Bronco Advocate-in-Chief

W Magazine

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Returning to Western Michigan University last year felt like a homecoming to Russ … at this inflection point in our history, we wanted a West Michigan person—an alum—who could take us not only to the … but chance. Finding his way home Kavalhuna’s ties to West Michigan run deep. His mother worked at Bronson Hospital, …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/bronco-advocate-chief-russ-kavalhuna

Business Bronco nets degree before heading to training camp with NHL’s LA Kings

News

… Now, after winning a national championship with Western Michigan University’s hockey team and signing a professional … on the ice. I wouldn’t be a pro if I didn’t attend Western Michigan.” From Western to West Coast “Getting that first … treat people,” he says. “I loved every second at Western Michigan University, and I’ll be rooting for the athletic …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/graduate-success-finance-grant-slukynsky-wmu-hockey-los-angeles-kings

Broncos Lead interns build career skills while helping build community in Kalamazoo neighborhood

News

… with the Edison Neighborhood Association, the Western Michigan University students collected flowers and plants … says Podolski, a communication studies major from Brighton, Michigan. “This opportunity has really enabled so much …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/08/broncos-lead-internship-edison-neighborhood-association-summer-2026

Broncos give back: WMU students strengthen Kalamazoo community during annual Cares Day

College of Education and Human Development

… at Bronson Children’s Hospital. The Aspiring Educators of Michigan at WMU partnered with Blankets for Bronson RSO to … Writers’ Academy. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—More than 200 Western Michigan University students embodied the College of … to Child Life Club’s donation, the Aspiring Educators of Michigan at WMU collaborated with Blankets for Bronson, a …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/12/college-education-human-development-cares-day-2025-kalamazoo-community

Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will honor two faculty members this week … been in evidence more than ever recently despite her own health challenges. Her commitment to her students to build … material culture. "In partnering with tribal communities in Michigan," one nominator wrote, "Michael and his students …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27321

The ultimate assist: Sports and Event Management Club to connect students with industry at career fair

College of Education and Human Development

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Seeing the need and filling it, Western Michigan University's Sports and Event Management Club is … As part of the registration fees, attendees of the SW Michigan Sports and Events Career Fair will also receive …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/sports-event-management-club-career-networking-fair

Top seniors to be honored as 2014 Presidential Scholars

News

… students will be recognized as Western Michigan University's top seniors for 2014 during the … an accountancy major whose volunteer efforts earned her the Michigan Campus Compact 2012-13 Outstanding Student Service … Tyler A. Wilson of Pittsford, Mich. Human performance and health education— Jason P. Schut of Grand Rapids, Mich. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14262

Rising Up with Riley Trygstad – Taking to the Skies and Piloting Her Path

College of Aviation

… Riley Trygstad enjoying a summer evening on Mona Lake, Michigan "It's not easy for me to make friends with my … in the Muskegon area, a community about halfway up the Lake Michigan shoreline in the state's Lower Peninsula and almost … a slight detour for Trygstad because her initial choice was Michigan State in East Lansing, which resulted in a fairly …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/09/trygstad

Shining light on the future of disinfection

W Magazine

… Center, Waldo Library, Floyd Hall  and the College of Health and Human Services. Tekna will collect information … and that could start to trickle out to other schools in Michigan and beyond, which is really exciting to me," says … Tekna has made in WMU. "Our community means a lot. Western Michigan University means a lot. And supporting that, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61834