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Gearing up for the grind: Skateboard-loving student ready to roll into WMU's kinetic imaging program

First-Year Faces

… Gearing up for the grind: Skateboard-loving student ready to roll into WMU's kinetic imaging program Submitted by Erin … Western's campus, including to the Richmond Center for Visual Arts, a hub for creativity. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With the breeze blowing through his hair,  Yoyo Rodriguez-Vargas coasts through Western …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/news/2025/07/class-2029-yoyo-rodriguez-vargas-kinetic-imaging

Celebration, connection and campus changes welcome new and returning Broncos at fall welcome

News

… Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University is gearing up to welcome thousands of new and returning … with emergency requests.   Visitors should be aware of ongoing construction projects both on and around campus. The … Stadium Drive exit east toward Kalamazoo and turn north on Howard Street for the most direct route to campus. Stay …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/broncos-return-fall-welcome-2025

WMU co-leading new NSF-funded center dedicated to advancing sustainable packaging

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… WMU co-leading new NSF-funded center dedicated to advancing sustainable packaging Submitted by Liz … Science Foundation (NSF), Western Michigan University is taking on a leadership role with the newly established Center for Plastic, Paper and Hybrid Packaging …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/center-plastic-paper-hybrid-end-life-solutions

WMU recognized among Best Online Bachelor's Programs by U.S. News & World Report

News

… online offerings are receiving high marks. The institution is lauded among the top 100 colleges and universities in the nation in the 2025 … falls in line with our mission, ‘So that all may learn.’" How Western is supporting nontraditional students Western's …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/us-news-world-report-best-online-bachelors-programs-2025

Navy to new technology: Ricardo Campos is bridging the gap in technology and business

Haworth College of Business

… Navy to new technology: Ricardo Campos is bridging the gap in technology and business Submitted by … fundamentals of nuclear power and electrical generation. However, I didn’t feel passionate about either of those things. I knew I was going to pursue a career in tech, but I wanted to be more …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/computer-information-systemsricardo-campostechnology

Budding engineer ready to create career opportunities at Western

First-Year Faces

… Budding engineer ready to create career opportunities at Western Submitted by Erin … Public Schools graduate, Jonathan Malone got a jump on his college courses through a dual enrollment partnership at … on his list for the future. But first, he's ready to learn how to navigate college. "I'm excited about everything! …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/news/2025/07/class-2029-jonathan-malone-engineering

Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company

W Magazine

… the LGBTQ+ community and entertainment market through advertising and marketing strategy,” says senior Mani Williams . … business,” says Bartek Scheibe , a senior. “I have learned how to establish a strong and engaged community for my … they navigated those challenges. Payton Walker operates a crypto mining service that is geared toward those with no …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70888

2025-26 hall and meal rates to rise by 4.0%

Housing and Residence Life

… 2025-26 hall and meal rates to rise by 4.0% Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on KALAMAZOO, … option will be $12,148. The rate changes will support ongoing maintenance, updates and development at WMU’s …

https://wmich.edu/housing/news/2025/06/25-26-housing-rates

Nour Khaiara is growing into her goals

Haworth College of Business

… Nour Khaiara is growing into her goals Submitted by Janine Adamski on … Khaiara’s professional and academic recognition goes far beyond receiving this scholarship. WMU Haworth has … but also significantly enriched my understanding of how various aspects of the industry operate.” However, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/humanresourcemanagement-nourkhaiara-scholarship-growth

Physician assistant students explore global medicine in Kenya

College of Health and Human Services

… Physician assistant students explore global medicine in Kenya Submitted … from the College of Health and Human Services traveled to Mombasa, Kenya, for a one-month elective rotation as part … which boosted my confidence as provider.” She also noted how the experience changed her professionally, strengthening …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/elective-africa