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WMU Libraries publishes two new open textbooks
University Libraries
… textbooks Submitted by Sara Volmering on Kalamazoo, Mich.—Western Michigan University Libraries is thrilled to announce the publication of two new open textbooks by Western faculty funded by Open Educational Resources Creation Grants. Western students and learners worldwide now have free online access to “ …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75382
Gearing up for the grind: Skateboard-loving student ready to roll into WMU's kinetic imaging program
First-Year Faces
… has found plenty of places to skateboard around Western's campus, including to the Richmond Center for … through his hair, Yoyo Rodriguez-Vargas coasts through Western Michigan University’s Main Campus on his skateboard, rolling past the iconic Miller Fountain and exploring the place he'll soon call home. "I'm just …
https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/news/2025/07/class-2029-yoyo-rodriguez-vargas-kinetic-imaging
Why I Give: Cheryl TenBrink
W Magazine
… BA ′69, MSL ′77, is carrying on her friend's legacy and paying it forward by contributing to her scholarship at Western. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“There is nothing I would not do … that gives awards annually to future educators studying at Western. TenBrink and Borton also traveled extensively …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72480
Education and human development honors alumni at 26th annual award ceremony
College of Education and Human Development
… Education and human development honors alumni at 26th annual award … Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The College of Education and Human Development at Western Michigan University is honoring Dr. Leadriane Roby …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/09/education-human-development-cehd-alumni-awards-golden-apple-keystone-2024
Student team launching NASA competition dream
News
… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Alexis Lind has dreamed of building and launching rockets since watching “October Sky” in … in the NASA Student Launch competition in April 2020 . Western Michigan University’s team was one of 42 college … the Argonia Cup Collegiate Rocketry Competition in the spring of 2019, where their rocket performed well. A good …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56773
Administrator gets national award for work with homeless students
News
… KALAMAZOO— Mark Delorey , director of student financial aid and scholarships at Western Michigan University, has been honored by a national … for his work on behalf of both homeless students and those who have aged out of foster care. Delorey, one of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2894
Campus office hours set for Thanksgiving recess 2022
News
… recess 2022 Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will end classes for … recess beginning at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 23 , and continuing through Sunday, Nov. 27 . Classes resume at 8 … are hours on Thanksgiving Day for select University offices and services. Students, employees and the public are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69832
Updated: Precautionary boil water advisory in effect for three campus buildings
News
… 11:30 a.m.—Water was restored to East Hall, Spindler Hall and the Seelye Center shortly before midnight Friday, Jan. 18. WMU advises students, employees and visitors to campus that a precautionary boil water … effect for the three buildings over the weekend. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University advises students, employees and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4142
Engineering students set career plans in motion through Grand Rapids internship
News
… Engineering students set career plans in motion through Grand Rapids internship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dan Praise … his internship. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Innovation initiated by Western Michigan University students during an engineering … even in the classroom as he prepares for his final year at Western. “It’s like I was sitting in front of this box of …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/dan-praise-landon-sykes-complete-engineering-internship-moetion-technologies
Cybersecurity student dreams big
Cybersecurity
… big Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Focusing on coursework and hands-on experiences, Lochlan McElroy co-founded Western Research Advisory for Vulnerabilities, Exploits, and … the fun, too.” Having recently completed his first year at Western, McElroy is pairing his coursework with …
https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/lochlan-mcelroy-cybersecurity