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WMU excels at educating, producing entrepreneurs

News

… Or, it's I know music. Or, I know geology. Or, I know health. But how to investigate the commercial viability of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30067

New federal grant will help WMU meet critical need for early childhood special education professionals

News

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is launching a new, collaborative … which can be life-changing for them and their families.   Michigan’s PreK for All initiative, which aims to provide …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/project-shine-federal-grant-early-childhood-special-education-professionals

WMU and Kent Career Tech Center announce dual enrollment partnership for aviation students

Early College Programs

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is pleased to announce an exciting new … new partnership between Kent Career Tech Center and Western Michigan University, offering dual enrollment college credit … Real Learning—in award-winning programs. These range from healthcare and IT, hospitality and criminal justice, to …

https://wmich.edu/early-college/news/2024/10/kent-career-tech-center-early-college-programs-dual-enrollment-aviation

The Art of Aviation: Julie Thiele's Journey to Alaska Airlines

College of Aviation

… I wanted to pursue. The day I came home from Western Michigan University, I’m pretty sure I shocked him.” On a … life have the biggest impact. After graduating from Western Michigan University in 1992 with her bachelors in Aviation … the aviation industry began to coalesce around her. Western Michigan University had prepared her well – it kept her on …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2016/03/thiele

Honoring 38 Years of Music: WMU to Host Retirement Concert for Steve Wolfinbarger

College of Fine Arts

… Dr. Steve Wolfinbarger will retire from Western Michigan University this spring. In recognition of his … 31, 2025 🕢 7:30 p.m. 📍 Dalton Center Recital Hall, Western Michigan University 🎶 Featuring the WMU Trombone Choir & …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/03/wolfinbarger-retirement

Spring Gala to return to Miller Auditorium

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by Elizabeth Braaksma on   KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Haenicke Institute for Global … opportunities on WMU’s campus and in the greater southwest Michigan community. The unit is led by Dr. Ying Zeng , … activities to encourage a more globally engaged southwest Michigan. These initiatives include designing and promoting …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/spring-gala-25

Madi Rau-Serpas makes big marketing moves

Haworth College of Business

… Rau-Serpas , a junior digital marketing student at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business, is … her involvement in student organizations. From Bay City, Michigan, Rau-Serpas has learned the importance of … Kzoom , a digital marketing company based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She plans to continue her education …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/digital-marketingmadi-rau-serpasaccountingnaba

WMU, area law enforcement to conduct training exercise in Knauss Hall during fall break

News

… by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Western Michigan University Department of Public Safety will join …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/public-safety-training-event

From VP to FO – Logan Brown’s Involvement, Engagement and Internships Lead to Success

College of Aviation

… legacy channeling Brown's career choice.  Family trips from Michigan to places such as the Grand Canyon introduced him … Airport.  He represented WMU among the people from all over Michigan who fly in, load their planes with presents, and … coverage come to Kalamazoo," he says.  His dad is a Central Michigan University graduate "so I couldn't miss an …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/loganbrown

From Middleville to Management: AJ Nye's Airport Journey

College of Aviation

… that makes the system work.   Growing up in Middleville, Michigan, Nye was drawn to travel from an early age. Family … that his long-term future would be built elsewhere. Western Michigan University had always been part of that plan.   By …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/06/nye