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WMU trustees to hold special virtual meeting Wednesday

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… Wednesday include a retroactive 4% wage increase for 2024-25 and a 3.25% wage increase for 2025-26. The … payment of $1,000 to be provided in 2025-26.  For additional details, find the board's full agenda online.   Contact Dr. Kahler Schuemann by 5 p.m. today, Tuesday, Oct. 15 , to address the board during public …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/wmu-trustees-consider-faculty-contract-adjustments-special-meeting-wednesday-oct

WMU names Essential Needs program to honor President Montgomery

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… WMU names Essential Needs program to honor President Montgomery … manager; and President Edward Montgomery visit the Bronco Food Pantry in Faunce Student Services. KALAMAZOO, … manager, are pictured at Bronco Bash 2023. Established in 2014, Essential Needs has become a lifeline for students in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/03/essential-needs-named-montgomery

Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to cutting-edge research

College of Arts and Sciences

… Biological sciences doctoral candidate journeys from childhood microscopes to cutting-edge research Submitted by … a young age when her grandfather gave her a subscription to National Geographic. She became intrigued by biology and was … of a doctoral degree, which she expects to complete in June 2024 . Currently conducting research in Dr. Wendy Beane’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73663

Submit student art, creative and research works for Waldo Library's exhibit and Story Machine

University Libraries

… for art and research posters for Waldo Library’s spring 2025 Student Exhibits . Western students from all majors are … Submit your work online. Contact: Sara Volmering November 15, 2024

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/11/submit-student-works-exhibit-story-machine-waldo-library

Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries

International Student and Scholar Services

… exchange, plans trips to three countries Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Megan Garrett chose … kid,” will share her travel and education stories at International Education Week 2024: Internationalization on Campus and Beyond. She will …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett

Fashion student returns from 'life-changing' New York Fashion Week experience with industry connections, renewed runway resolve

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… one of the fashion world's biggest events through Western's 2024 New York Fashion Week Competition. Courtesy: Andrew … The group also met Cory Moss, center right, CEO of CLC, the nation's leading collegiate trademark licensing company. … fashion brand Badgley Mischka. "We sat down and everybody started noticing famous people start to walk in," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74931

WMU closes campuses early for severe winter weather

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… 2008, Feb. 1—WMU closed due to snow. 2009, Dec. 10—Blizzard conditions closed WMU. 2013, Jan. 31—Snow and icy … warning cause the University to close early on the final day before winter recess. 2023, Feb. 22—An ice storm hit … and power outages prompt Western and schools to close. 2024, Jan. 12—A large winter storm and strong winds sweeping …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/closure-february-12-2025

Student fieldwork reimagined through virtual reality

University Libraries

… (center) and Alex Teal (right) partnered to bring GEOS 1000 to the Tech Lab for virtual fieldwork. How can … going outside? Virtual reality provides a hands-on alternative. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students in GEOS 1000 (Dynamic … to fully-formed project,” Teal says. “It’s exciting to introduce students to multiple aspects of the Tech Lab and to …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/03/impact-report-student-fieldwork-reimagined

Dedicated administrator remembered for decades-long career serving Western students

W Magazine

… later a key figure in student services, passed away on Jan. 14, 2024 , in Kalamazoo, Michigan. “Tom was truly the salt of … He then served as assistant to the president and, for the final 20 years of his career, as vice president for student …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-coyne-obituary

Western Michigan University faculty gain global perspective through University of Passau exchange program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… faculty exchange allows WMU professors to explore international research opportunities, build collaborations and … sociology at WMU, participated in the exchange during June 2024 and describes the experience at the mid-sized … river cruise tourism, and the University’s student body is truly international, making the experience a globally …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/passau-exchange