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Former U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez returns to Southwest Michigan for WMU speaker series

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… Former U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez returns to Southwest Michigan for WMU speaker series Submitted by … and U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez , whose career took him from selling cereal in Southwest Michigan to … leadership looks like when there isn’t an obvious path forward.” The program will also feature WMU President Russ …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/10/carlos-gutierrez-wmu-we-talk-speaker-series-visit

Cider, doughnuts and data: WMU Haworth students partner with grad to make memories

Haworth College of Business

… doughnuts and data: WMU Haworth students partner with grad to make memories Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, … in Richland, Michigan. Wendzel had a part-time employee who was looking to enhance guest experience at the farm and happened to be in Atkin’s class. Since it was the busy season at Gull Meadow Farms, fall was a great …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/10/cider-donuts-gull-meadow-farms-haworth-students

WMU Cybersecurity Summit focuses on building trust in a world reshaped by AI

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… Cybersecurity Summit on Thursday, Nov. 12 , from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the WMU Student Center.   “The Cybersecurity … Technology.    This year’s theme, “Beyond the Firewall: Humans, AI and the Future of Trust,” explores the … is no longer just about protecting systems behind a firewall,” says Kara Ortiz , director of identity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/10/cybersecurity-summit-2026-beyond-firewall

Weeklong celebration highlights impact of Dr. Lewis Walker

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… Weeklong celebration highlights impact of Dr. Lewis Walker Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Lewis Walker touched tens of thousands of lives at Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/10/weeklong-celebration-lewis-walker-2026

WMU launches its 2026 United Way Campaign to give back to the community

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… WMU launches its 2026 United Way Campaign to give back to the community Submitted by Deanne Puca on … 12, Western Michigan University launched its 2026 United Way Campaign , continuing a tradition of collective giving …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/10/2026-wmu-united-way-campaign-launch

Big changes unfold at WMU Pilot Plants

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… and testing of new paper types, as well as another plant to certify recycled products. Facilities on the WMU Parkview … in North America pilot-scale multi-ply paper manufacturing machine, named in honor of alumnus Charles Klass , who … project "represents the best of WMU," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "It is research that impacts the world and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52982

From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

… From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his … hoops fan, Trey Conner spends his days in the Grand Rapids Gold team offices serving as COO. For Trey Conner, every day … cannon going off, climbing that big hill in the end zone. I was always rooting for the home team,” says Trey Conner , BS …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold

‘An entirely different approach to a residence hall’: WMU celebrates opening of Valley Oaks

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… ‘An entirely different approach to a residence hall’: WMU celebrates opening of Valley Oaks … Valley Oaks , the University’s newest residence hall, was officially unveiled to the public during a … gatherings and programming.   Laundry rooms with multiple machines available on each floor.   In-room air conditioning …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/07/valley-oaks-residence-hall-ribbon-cutting-celebration

Kalamazoo Math Carnival ignites local students’ curiosity about math

College of Arts and Sciences

… over 400 local grade-school students and their families to Sangren Hall to enjoy 30 creative math-themed activities … applications, rather than the memorization and timed tests that so often crush students’ interest in the subject. … it’s a place where people can find what they gravitate toward and really sink into them, but it’s also okay for them …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/10/math-carnival-0

Boil water advisory still in effect for impacted WMU Kalamazoo locations; Parkview Campus, West Hills outside affected area

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… Boil water advisory still in effect for impacted WMU Kalamazoo … West Hills Athletic Club is also not impacted.  In its latest update, the city reported that testing conducted today found no E. coli or coliform bacteria. If additional …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/09/kalamazoo-boil-water-advisory-includes-wmu-campus