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Expect festivities and finances to be top of mind as holidays approach

Haworth College of Business

… Expect festivities and finances to be top of mind as holidays approach Submitted by Amy … year will be no exception to that rule, even with inflation compounding year over year. Consumers will change behaviors, … are averaging three hours on social media each day. It’s where they’re learning about products and where they’re …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/festivities-finances-2024

Electrical engineering student comes full circle via Innovation Expo

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Electrical engineering student comes full circle via Innovation Expo Submitted by Kayla … its state-of-the-art Student Center, which opened in 2023, to its recently unveiled pedestrian green space, all … year electrical engineering student McKenna Bowerman knew where her corner of campus was before she had even graduated …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/mckenna-bowerman-innovation-expo

Student Spotlight: Jose Ortiz-Martinez – From Soccer Fields to Cybersecurity

Information Technology

… Student Spotlight: Jose Ortiz-Martinez – From Soccer Fields to Cybersecurity Submitted by Gary Barton on The help desk … already lined up, Jose made the leap to Western, where he found a welcoming environment and a strong program in cybersecurity . …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/06/jose-ortiz-martinez-it-student-highlight

New study abroad experience for first-year students launches a WMU education in the Dominican Republic

Study Abroad

… Mich.— The Haenicke Institute for Global Education is proud to announce a new WMU Study Abroad program exclusive to … Studies Level 1: Inquiry and Engagement .   It allows incoming students the opportunity to complete a foundational … to study abroad as a first-year student can be found in the online digital trip catalogue . Applications must be …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/02/first-year-study-abroad

Bronco Buds program to welcome hundreds of Kalamazoo high schoolers to WMU campus

News

… Bronco Buds program to welcome hundreds of Kalamazoo high schoolers to WMU … just starting to explore, we’re ready to meet students where they are, ignite sparks of curiosity about potential …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/bronco-buds-fall-2025-kalamazoo-public-schools-college-prep

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

News

… WMU, area law enforcement to conduct training exercise in Knauss Hall during fall … and readiness among first responders. Members of the campus community may see police and fire vehicles and personnel in … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

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

Western welcomes new full-service restaurant to student center

News

… Western welcomes new full-service restaurant to student center Submitted by Erin Flynn on HÔU JIA Kitchen … the lively, bustling atmosphere of the markets—a space where students and community members can come together,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/hou-jia-kitchen-bar-taiwanese-restaurant-student-center

Student Spotlight: Ricardo Campos – Leading with Passion and Purpose in IT

Information Technology

… Leading with Passion and Purpose in IT Submitted by Gary Barton on My goals professionally are to be the one that … program, he found his way to Michigan and enrolled in WMU's Computer Information Systems program within the Haworth … technology," Ricardo shared. "I didn't want to go into computer science because I wasn't confident in programming, …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/10/ricardo-campos-it-student-highlight

A ewe-nique approach to sustainability

College of Arts and Sciences

… A ewe-nique approach to sustainability Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, … a “baa” from the distance, and then, a flock of forty sheep come galloping towards you. This is no ordinary farm: this … heart still belonged to conservation, and her interest in where food comes from began to grow. While interning on …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/lauren-burns-tending-tilth

Unlocking history through digital scholarship

University Libraries

… Unlocking history through digital scholarship Submitted by Angela Brcka … she adds. “Each student brings their expertise. Computer skills, languages, medieval and monastic history—a … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News  online.   Contact: Sara Volmering February 26, 2026 …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-digital-scholarship