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Staff Spotlight: Anthony Smith – From Student Technician to IT Specialist

Information Technology

… mentoring student technicians to ensure a smooth tech support experience. From Lawrence to WMU Anthony grew up in Lawrence, Michigan—a small town with a graduating … visiting the farmer’s market, golfing, playing pickup basketball, and gaming with friends. His current …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/anthony-smith-it-staff-highlight

WMU again named among 'best national universities' by U.S. News

News

… list of "best national universities" and continues to move up in the group of schools the magazine calls the top tier of colleges … were redone to more heavily weigh "output measures that signal how well a school educates its students." Ranking in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18468

Western's thriving campus community returns with promise of prosperous year ahead

News

… involved fun and games in Waldo Stadium, including a group dance by Fall Welcome ambassadors. First-year students … hosted a table to introduce the Western community to its group. Students could score swag and treats from restaurants, … degree from the College of Health and Human Services designed in cooperation with the Haworth College of Business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69092

WMU Sunseeker heads to Texas for Formula Sun Grand Prix

News

… held on grand prix or road style closed courses. It differs significantly from the American Solar Challenge biennial cross-country race that can be up to 2,500 miles in length and is run on normal highways. … . The nightly debriefing will include photo and videos. To sign up to receive evening briefings via email, contact the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7680

WMU to confer nearly 1,900 degrees during fall commencement

News

… and each participating student is eligible to reserve up to four guest tickets. All seats are general admission. Guests who need accessible seating, sign language interpretation or other accessibility services … who are participating in one of the exercises may request up to two more tickets on a first-come, first-served basis …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11936

New $2 million grant supports nursing pipeline from KCC to WMU

College of Health and Human Services

… New $2 million grant supports nursing pipeline from KCC to WMU Submitted by … Michigan University's  Bronson School of Nursing and Kellogg Community College (KCC). The $2 million grant KCC received from the state of Michigan is designed to support associate-degree-level nursing graduates …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/08/state-grant-supports-nursing-pipeline-kcc-wmu

State's first lady announces fall summit to be at WMU

News

… the April 18  WMU Board of Trustees meeting to promote the upcoming summit and once again thank the University for … Visit endcampussexualassault.com to learn more and sign the pledge. Summit details, registration options, … at endcampussexualassault.com . Those interested may sign up now at that website to receive registration …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46489

Reminder: How to select your preferences for WMU alerts and advisories

News

… them by text messages and phone calls. To do that, or sign up to also receive Advisory Notifications, they must log … WMU Alerts and Advisory Notifications, crime-prevention suggestions and safety tips, and general comments about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54703

Campus volunteers needed for Kalamazoo Marathon

Community Partnerships

… organizations, departments and offices are welcome to sign up to host an excitement zone with or without a theme. All …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38402

Dean Smith’s story of survival and sisterhood

College of Health and Human Services

… 2006. It seemed surreal for this to happening to me after supporting Cory through her diagnosis and treatments. Cory’s … to a single mastectomy. Cory participated in an aggressive chemotherapy treatment trial that took its toll on … risk and able to start getting mammograms. My cancer showed up on my second mammogram. As I reflected on Cory’s journey …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/10/sisters