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Innovative Models of Care and Support – Study Abroad in Ireland & Northern Ireland

College of Health and Human Services

… hiatus, the program has run continuously ever since and is recognized as the longest-running study abroad program at … also participate in political tours in Northern Ireland to better understand “The Troubles,” the decades-long conflict … very little or may be more introverted.” To date, more than 500 students from a wide range of disciplines—including …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/10/mickus-ireland

Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company

W Magazine

… the LGBTQ+ community and entertainment market through advertising and marketing strategy,” says senior Mani Williams . … students tough questions about their business ideas, like why they want to start the venture and what success looks … they navigated those challenges. Payton Walker operates a crypto mining service that is geared toward those with no …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70888

Libraries awards nine Open Educational Resources Grants

University Libraries

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/12/libraries-award-nine-open-educational-resources-grants-december-2025

Culture, Communication and Community Development in Tanzania: A transformative study abroad experience

Study Abroad

… of Communication in the College of Arts and Sciences, this three-credit summer course immerses undergraduate and …   “Understanding that there is so much more around you than what you can physically see or interpret is a huge reason why students should study abroad,” she says. “You can open …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2025/11/tanzania

Western to celebrate 1,100+ new graduates on Dec. 13

News

… Mich.—Western Michigan University will grant more than 1,100 degrees to students during commencement … Dec. 13 : 802 bachelor’s, 280 master’s, one specialist degree and 49 doctorates. Graduates hail from 37 … to enter Miller Auditorium. Seating in the auditorium is limited, and all seats are general admission. The week …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/western-celebrates-fall-2025-graduates-earning-degrees

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

University Libraries

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich .—Western Michigan University Libraries is proud to announce the Long Story Short contest , an inter-university, global writing contest, is open to all Western students. The writing contest … by the theme “All In,” for the chance to win one of three cash prizes and international publication.   Visitors can …

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

"Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams

College of Aviation

… "Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Captain … of Aviation, is often quoted as saying, “Sometimes it’s better to be lucky, than good.”  Very often, we have the best of intentions; …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/07/egglesfield

Super Bowl-winning coach John Harbaugh reflects on his start at Western: 'The greatest three coaching years of my life'

News

… Super Bowl-winning coach John Harbaugh reflects on his start at Western: 'The greatest three coaching years of … life' Submitted by Adam Dietz on John Harbaugh, M.A.'89, hoists the Lombardi Trophy in triumph after leading the Ravens … his side. Addressing the 71,024 in attendance and the more than 160 million viewers at home, he said, “It wasn’t …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/john-harbaugh-baltimore-ravens-super-bowl-winning-coach-wmu-alumni

Bound for success: College of Education and Human Development’s book sale smashes fundraising goals

College of Education and Human Development

… Education and Human Development’s book sale smashes fundraising goals Submitted by Chris Hybels on Buster Bronco signed books throughout the Blind … Blind Date with a Book fundraiser, which sold more than 500 books on Nov. 18 . Held annually as part of the …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/college-education-human-development-book-fundraiser-children-literacy

Moving beyond fitness tracking to wearable diagnostic solutions

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… solutions Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Simin Masihi, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering … annually in the United States among individuals younger than 25 years old. Now, researchers at Western Michigan … ECG device would serve as the first step towards developing better therapeutic strategies for the timely treatment of …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/07/wearable-electrocardiogram-device