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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

Student Spotlight: Ellie Lundy – Leading with Compassion and Communication

Information Technology

… with Compassion and Communication Submitted by Gary Barton on I’ve learned how to talk to everybody and be more out there and be … Lead in WMU’s Information Technology department. In this role, she’s the friendly voice behind the main university …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/07/ellie-lundy-it-student-highlight

WMU educators recognized for excellence in teaching and student engagement

News

… they have supported academic growth across a range of disciplines.   In recognition of their outstanding … communication in medical settings. Her research explores how communication influences health care delivery and team … makes her a transformational educator whose impact is felt far beyond the walls of the University,” says Dr. Krystin S. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-teaching-awards-2025-julie-apker-daniela-schroter

Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad's drive for success

News

… athletic training, has dreams of becoming a physical therapist and opening a free clinic for patients in need. … search myself, applying to colleges that weren't too far from home but not too close either. Western was the only … to be comfortable and cute,’" she says. A little research showed the growth in athleisure wear during the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66430

From Geology to Aviation Business – William Walles Crafts a Career with United Airlines

College of Aviation

… William Walles, a 2019 alumnus of the College of Aviation, is living proof that switching majors is not a step that … a prime recruiting prospect for Western Michigan University far to the north.  However, there were a few factors to take into account in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/05/walles-united-airlines

Art grad curates impressive resume through Experience-Driven Learning

News

… Learning Submitted by Erin Flynn on Hope Donovan, who is graduating with a bachelor's degree in art, curated her … for curation and museum management after transferring to Western.   Donovan, who will graduate on Saturday, Dec. … took the idea and ran with it. She pitched a gallery show at the Richmond Center for Visual Arts and got a job …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-art-museum-management-hope-donovan

WMU professor publishes book examining religious expression in U.S. public schools

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU professor publishes book examining religious expression in U.S. public … the historical, legal and cultural contexts that shape how religion is expressed and interpreted in U.S. schools … brings his research directly into the classroom. His ongoing scholarship helps prepare current and future school …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/brett-geier-education-religion-supreme-court-case-prayer

Language immersion through study abroad at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/11/language-immersion-study-abroad

2025 Pre-College Programs Reminders and Updates Memo

Precollege Programming

… Reminders and Updates Memo Submitted by Kelly Schultz on This memorandum is to remind all faculty and staff who conduct youth outreach … which individuals need a background check, when, and how often. NEW this year for all summer camps - Create an …

https://wmich.edu/precollege/news/2025/10/memo

Western Michigan University’s Leadership and Business Strategy Program launches downtown shuttle connecting campus and city

News

… Leadership and Business Strategy Program launches downtown shuttle connecting campus and city Submitted by Erin Flynn on This new shuttle will better connect Western students to … with downtown events, arts and hospitality venues that showcase Kalamazoo’s creative energy. Dr. Doug Lepisto and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/leadership-business-strategy-downtown-kalamazoo-juice-bus-launch