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Western Michigan University’s Leadership and Business Strategy Program launches downtown shuttle connecting campus and city

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… and city Submitted by Erin Flynn on This new shuttle will better connect Western students to Kalamazoo's business and … Monroe-Brown Foundation. “This initiative turns that belief into action by helping students see downtown Kalamazoo as a … “The LBS Program is redefining what higher education can be,” said WMU President Russ Kavalhuna . “By uniting …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/leadership-business-strategy-downtown-kalamazoo-juice-bus-launch

From cowboy hats to kickoff: Bronco pride on display during WMU Spirit Week, Homecoming 2025

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… events and heartfelt reunions, Bronco pride will be on full display.   “Homecoming is one of the most … kicks off with Spirit Week, Oct. 6-10 , when students dive into themed events like tailgating, cowboy hat decorating … in the WMU Student Center ballroom.   Tuesday : Students can personalize their game-day look at a Cowboy Hat …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/homecoming-2025-weekend-kickoff

One week, one gallery, one unforgettable transformation

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… them to react, create and collaborate. This year, they turned their focus inward to the Richmond Center for Visual … to those in the creative field." By pushing students beyond the classroom, projects like “180: A Matter of … sometimes.” See where a degree in Graphic Design can take you. Learn more about the program at the Frostic …

https://wmich.edu/art/news/2025/10/graphic-design-students-transform-gallery

Lessons in language: Mastering Japanese, computer engineering opens doors for WMU grad

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… “I nearly failed French in high school,” he remembers. But with determination and the support of Western’s … apart in the language department to show how I’m an ideal candidate for this opportunity.”   In addition to writing a … that a lot of companies are looking for.”   Braasch leaned into Experience-Driven Learning opportunities outside the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-computer-engineering-japanese-noah-braasch

2025 Pre-College Programs Reminders and Updates Memo

Precollege Programming

… of our commitment to ensure we support and inform all members of our WMU community. If assistance is required with … coverage is obtained. WMU Summer Camp Opportunities can be found at  wmich.edu/precollege/summer . If a camp has … themselves (thereby entering their own information into the system) OR programs can enter the youth …

https://wmich.edu/precollege/news/2025/10/memo

University Libraries encourages students to go 'All In' with short story contest

University Libraries

… by the theme “All In,” for the chance to win one of three cash prizes and international publication.   Visitors can print a randomly-selected story by pressing a button on … spaces) and are due by Sunday, Nov. 2. Public voting will be open from Nov. 3 through Nov. 23, and the contest winners …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/10/long-story-short-contest-2025

WMU faculty receive 2025 Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies Research Grants

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… of World Languages and Literatures. Documentary: "The Stulberg and China: A Growing Legacy" Dr. Sophie Tang, assistant … young musicians for fifty years while stepping boldly into a new era.”   The documentary will feature interviews … release scheduled for 2026. This project contributes significantly to Sinology scholarship and promotes broader public …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/12/grant-awards

‘Greatest moment of my life’: WMU Theatre student blows judges away on ‘The Voice’

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… came to an end in the Knockout Round. But this is just the beginning for the talented theatre student. Earlier this … them proud, because they’ve invested their time and energy into me.”   Now everyone will have to wait until the Battle … says Austin. “I’m just trying to live life as normally as I can and finish school, because that’s really important to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/jack-austin-joins-voice-team-niall-horan

New federal grant will help WMU meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals

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… to help young children with severe communication and behavioral needs reach their full potential.   Supported by … “We’re trying to intervene as early as possible so that we can really change the developmental trajectory of a child … more early childhood special educators—professionals who can positively change the course of children’s lives. We are …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/project-shine-federal-grant-early-childhood-special-education-professionals

WMU’s student-run WIDR-FM receives national, international recognition

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… earned recognition as finalists in 16 categories, including Best Overall Station. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The nation’s best … operates on industry standard software and hardware, which can be difficult for most college students to acquire. … at WIDR has opened so many doors for me,” he says. “The biggest way it has affected my life is by connecting me to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/widr-fm-best-student-run-radio-station-awards-2025-26