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New engineering and applied sciences faculty usher in a bright future

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… seeking funding and leading a powerful new generation into the workforce. Seven of these newcomers share their research and the ways in which their … “My role is to identify interdisciplinary projects where our faculty can team–up, and where their expertise is …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/new-faculty

Sign up to volunteer for the Science Olympiad Regional Tournament

Precollege Programming

… Sign up to volunteer for the Science Olympiad Regional Tournament Submitted by Kelly Schultz on Interested in … support in making the Michigan Science Olympiad Regional Tournament a success! Multiple shifts are available between …

https://wmich.edu/precollege/news/2026/02/sciencevolunteer

Yukiko Murakami, 50 years later - Tragic loss of Japanese alumna continues to give life to WMU’s strongest exchange program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… 50 years later - Tragic loss of Japanese alumna continues to give life to WMU’s strongest exchange program Submitted … for United States and Japanese students to study abroad. A commemorative service at WMU on July 14, 2011, marked the … a picture of just how warmly she was welcomed and cared for where she was staying and how thankful and blessed she …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/11/yukiko-murakami-memorial-50

Championing ambition in every space

Haworth College of Business

… space Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— “Combining sales and strategy has always been what I desired … framework, benchmarking and competition is thrilling to me.” Originally from Woodhaven, Michigan, the Western … she worked as a sales operations intern at General Motors, where she was tasked with creating national advertisements, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/sales-business-marketing-madison-black

Speakers to challenge silence, erasure at WMU MLK Jr. Day events

News

… Speakers to challenge silence, erasure at WMU MLK Jr. Day events … sentiment that “our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” The free event will … confront inequities with clarity, and build a community where dignity and opportunity are real for everyone.”   Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/mlk-day-2026-events-preview

WMU alumna returns to Kalamazoo for role at Bronson and teaching position at alma mater

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU alumna returns to Kalamazoo for role at Bronson and teaching position at … to take a job at Bronson Methodist Hospital, the same place where she completed her first clinical nutrition experience as a …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2022/07/sarah-price-fcs-dietetics

Education's newest leaders: WMU launches Michigan's first collegiate FCCLA chapter

College of Education and Human Development

… launches a collegiate chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) . A national career and … in public and private schools, FCCLA at WMU makes history as the first collegiate chapter in Michigan. Audrey … organizations like DECA, Future Farmers of America and 4-H, where their members showcase their knowledge on topics …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/fccla-michigan-first-college-chapter-fcs-cte

Campus service hours and closures for spring recess

News

… 13 . Faculty, staff, students and the public are encouraged to check in advance to confirm the hours of specific offices.   Other important … will be updated as more facilities’ spring recess hours become available. For more WMU news, arts and events, visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/spring-recess-2026-campus-service-hours

’Tis the season: 2025 holiday trends

Haworth College of Business

… season is starting earlier than ever before, and with it comes a mixed bag of insights into the economy, supply chains, consumer behavior and family … on pristine, snow-covered landscapes, family gatherings where everyone gets along and enjoys each other's company …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/holiday-trends-2025

A Presidential Scholarship Takes Student from Dominican Republic to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Scholarship Takes Student from Dominican Republic to WMU Submitted by Bradley Horstman on Nayibe Tavares … that supports the global engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,000 international … .   For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online.   …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/nayibe-tavares-spotlight