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Getting career-ready during a pandemic

News

… a pandemic Submitted by Stacey Anderson on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How do you prepare for your career when in-person contact is no longer an option? That is a question that many … in a way that employers can appreciate. “All students going through this pandemic are strengthening their ability …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58851

Fall 2025 student exhibit

University Libraries

… by Angela Brcka on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—University Libraries is honored to feature creative and research works by Western Michigan … prints of. I'm primarily a painter, but I also like to see how close to realism I can get with colored pencils a few …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/11/student-exhibit-fall-2025

Bronco back in the saddle focused on alumni experience

W Magazine

… but above all, I feel honored and grateful to serve in this capacity," says Heather Stanley, who has returned to … and working alongside incredible Bronco alumni reinforced how meaningful it is to give back to the place that shaped … engagement should reflect that. “Many Broncos also live far from campus and experience the University differently,” …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/heather-stanley-bronco-focused-on-alumni-experience

One week, one gallery, one unforgettable transformation

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… transformation Submitted by Brandi Engel on The clock is ticking. You and your entire senior cohort have seven … The mission: transform a quiet university art gallery into a vibrant, one-night-only rave. This was the real-world … They weren’t just earning credit; they were learning how to build a community from the ground up, under pressure. …

https://wmich.edu/art/news/2025/10/graphic-design-students-transform-gallery

Summer camp inspires youth to dream big, envision college life

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… Summer camp inspires youth to dream big, envision college life Submitted by Erin Flynn on Asif Masum, a … to get good grades; they’re learning something that’s going to help them in the future. And along with that, problem - solving skills, collaboration skills and how to manage conflicts on a team,” says Asif Masum , …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/wire-math-science-summer-camp-lewis-walker-institute-2025

WMU awarded $13.7M federal grant to support college readiness for thousands of regional middle schoolers

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… WMU awarded $13.7M federal grant to support college readiness for thousands of regional middle schoolers Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University received … noted that this college-readiness effort will have far-reaching ripple effects, “developing a pipeline of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/federal-grant-supports-regional-middle-schoolers-college-readiness

WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year

College of Education and Human Development

… Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Kimberly Carter, superintendent of Battle … by the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators (MASA). Carter, who has served as superintendent of … and Human Development. “Her accomplishments exemplify how education can transform not only individual lives but …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/kimberly-carter-michigan-superintendent-state-award-winner-battle-creek

Marketing that makes a difference: Q&A with Dr. Ann Veeck

Haworth College of Business

… Dr. Ann Veeck , professor of marketing, was honored this fall with Western Michigan University’s Distinguished … Teaching Award . For nearly 25 years, she has put heart into marketing, making resonant connections with students and … 2022-23 Distinguished Teaching Award. Q: In your own words, how have you impacted marketing courses at WMU Haworth? What …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69503

Students invited into huddle to design state-of-the-art athletic performance center

News

… the Western Michigan University engineering student makes his way through the jubilant sounds of the Bronco Marching … for Western. “It’s a transformational investment that is going to continue to change the direction of an evolving … to improve upon them even more. WMU hockey players show their excitement for the new athletic performance …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/kalamazoo-event-center-athletic-performance-center-groundbreaking-event

Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries

International Student and Scholar Services

… Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries … Western Michigan University (WMU) because the school promised to make it easy for her to traverse the globe.  The … says, was her best option when considering schools. “I love how engaged the staff at Western is in making this an …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett