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Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western

Office of the Provost

… to Western Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Frank Waln KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Frank Waln , the 35-year-old award-winning Lakota artist and … can challenge, compliment or enhance traditional Western scientific knowledge in a variety of disciplines, says Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence

Raiyan Wasi turns classroom knowledge into real-world impact

Haworth College of Business

… Raiyan Wasi turns classroom knowledge into real-world impact … Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Raiyan Wasi , an international student from Dhaka, Bangladesh, is … but I genuinely believe data has become more valuable than gold, especially with how AI is transforming industries …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/computer-information-systems-raiyan-wasi-international-student

Event draws top students to vie for $60,000 scholarships

News

… are the most prestigious merit-based scholarship WMU awards to incoming freshmen. In addition, they are among the … students receive scholarship funds. Semifinalists not awarded Medallion Scholarships receive a top-tier award based … and out-of-state residents a $50,000 Presidential Gold Plus Scholarship. The remaining Michigan competitors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36704

From Intern to Operator: Hudson's Aviation Management Journey

College of Aviation

… years, spent much of the time up in the sky and not on the water.  "Being able to watch him fly and be a role model," Hudson says, "ma de me want to be a pilot for the longest time."   The senior …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/hudson

Disney internship program to recruit at WMU

News

… to recruit at WMU Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO—Walt Disney Co. representatives will be on campus to recruit … Monday, Oct. 15, at noon and at 6 p.m. in the Brown and Gold Room on the second floor of the Bernhard Center to … of the Disney College Program Alumni Association, which was established in 1996 to provide networking opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1652

Campus United Way campaign celebration planned

News

… Campus United Way campaign celebration planned Submitted by Deanne Puca on … John M. Dunn as he marks the end of the campus United Way campaign. The celebration will take place from 4 to … Bistro, The Union, Fieldstone Grill) Two tickets to the Gold Company's annual performance at Miller Auditorium …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2958

Students place second in international cybersecurity competition

Cybersecurity

… international cybersecurity competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of four Western Michigan … , all members of the WMU Bronco Cybersecurity Club, was among 27 participating undergraduate teams from … addition to applying knowledge from coursework, the team was guided by faculty advisor Katie Marshall , faculty …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/students-place-second-cybersecurity-competition

WMU ranked by TIME as a ‘Best College for Future Leaders’

Haworth College of Business

… they thrive and shape its future,” says WMU President Edward Montgomery . “We’re overjoyed with the national …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/time-leaders-haworth-2025

Flint water disaster topic of talk by Virginia Tech scientist

News

… Flint water disaster topic of talk by Virginia Tech scientist … and communication director for Virginia Tech's Flint Water Study, will speak at 7 p.m. in 1910 Sangren Hall . His … Professor Dr. Marc Edwards , mounted what it viewed as a scientific relief effort to expose the level of lead in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29841

WMU researchers hope to revolutionize papermaking with $2.5M grant

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… papermaking with $2.5M grant Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Mert Atilhan works in his lab in Floyd Hall, … Atilhan is a leading researcher on a $2.5 million grant awarded to WMU by the U.S. Department of Energy. KALAMAZOO, … well with the DOE’s mission to support transformative scientific solutions for pressing environmental challenges …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73114