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Plan ahead: Here are campus office hours for Thanksgiving 2025 recess

News

… . Classes will resume at 8 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 1 .   Some WMU offices will close or operate during limited hours … office on campus is open. For emergencies only, contact WMU’s Department of Public Safety at 911. For non - … or visit the University Libraries’ hours webpage .   WMU Student Center will close Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m. and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/thanksgiving-2025-recess-0

Elevating his manufacturing engineering education through Argonne internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… much of his success to the professors and staff of WMU including Dr. Robert Tuttle , associate professor, and … engineer at U.S. Steel following graduation. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Cindy Wagner December 10, 2025 …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/12/joe-funk-manufacturing-engineering

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

News

… Learning opportunities for Broncos and increasing WMU's connection to downtown. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … opportunity of Kalamazoo. The LBS Program is known across WMU for “Bringing The Juice” — a belief in showing up with … feel alive, fun and in motion. Rides are free for all WMU students with a valid Bronco ID, and the program has …

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

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

Study Abroad

… senior Shelby Vaughn says her 12-day trip to Tanzania with WMU Study Abroad was one of the most transformative moments … it did not keep us away from being united by happiness.”   WMU Study Abroad travels to 30 countries, on average, each … options are available, he says. Some students travel with WMU professors and students, while others explore the world …

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

Three engineering students receive $3,000 scholarships from Institute for Transportation Engineers

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Road Commission, presented $3,000 scholarship awards to WMU civil and construction engineering students. From left … University, Michigan Technological University and Western. WMU students received three of the six scholarships awarded this year. All WMU recipients are studying civil engineering in WMU’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70702

Got lag? Doctoral student’s research connects gaming performance to exercise science

College of Education and Human Development

… me to do more research about this topic.”   For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/esports-exercise-science-lilian-lan-performance-competition

St. Patrick's Day plunge benefits Special Olympics

News

… funds and awareness for Special Olympics Michigan. 2012 WMU Polar Plunge 10 a.m. - Registration 11:15 a.m. - Parade … 12:15 p.m. - Award ceremony 12:30 p.m. - Lunch Last year's WMU Polar Plunge raised $16,000 for Special Olympics. This … disabilities. This will be the fifth Polar Plunge held at WMU. Members of the University and Kalamazoo communities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/226

Food marketing student’s enthusiasm leads to early career successes

Haworth College of Business

… Shrum is curating a successful portfolio of experience with WMU Haworth’s help. “I would not be in the position that I am without the help of  the WMU Haworth Communication Center. I worked with the center’s … to help put my plans into action.” Using the support from WMU Haworth, Shrum gained invaluable internship experience …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/food-marketing-leena-shrum-internship-study-abroad

A Tailgate with Tesla comes to campus

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… process.  Q: What are the connections you hope to make with WMU engineering and applied sciences students? A: I look … in Kalamazoo. Q; What skills does Tesla recognize among WMU engineering and applied sciences students that led to … and mechanical engineering plus supply chain. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69782

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

College of Education and Human Development

… three locations in Brown Hall, Sangren Hall and the WMU Student Center. “This year’s success was made possible … fundraiser. A highlight of the fundraiser was a visit from WMU’s Buster Bronco. Spending time at the Student Center … Learn more about Read and Write Kalamazoo online. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

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