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WMU earns sixth Tree Campus designation, finds rare tree species

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… species Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Stephan Keto, second from left in the front row, and Todd Barkman, in … the University," says Darrell Junkins , WMU grounds supervisor in landscape services. Tree Campus USA is a national … trees that was only recently discovered. Rarely found as far north as Michigan, dwarf hackberrys are listed as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13807

Broncos reach new heights in NASA Student Launch competition

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… Ella Kubesh, Tyler Clendenning and Markus Vanderzwaag show off some of the rockets their team has built.  … rocket hurtled thousands of feet into the sky over Bragg Farms in Huntsville, Alabama.  The Pegasus VII rocket takes flight in Huntsville, AL. "It is kind of surreal standing in this open field surrounded by …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/nasa-student-launch-challenge-2025-aiaa-pegasus-rocket

Robust new online hub empowers WMU graduate students

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… University graduate students have a new insider guide to help them navigate their way to success in graduate … Professionalization and Student Success (COMPASS) is an expansive collection of online resources that supplies … skills to develop. For example, they have to learn how to publish, present at conferences and network. We …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/compass-new-online-hub-graduate-students

AI-powered earbuds enhance language access for newcomer students in local classrooms

Teaching and Learning

… Submitted by Ross Fuller on Dr. Robyn Edwards, Assistant Professor of TESOL, Department of Special Education …   “Even as an ESL professional, I experienced firsthand how difficult it was to communicate with a student whose … language growth and connection in extroverted learners. Outgoing students use the technology to boost speaking and …

https://wmich.edu/x/news/2025/05/ai-powered-earbuds

From giveaways to games to performances, epic celebration planned for Bronco Bash 2025

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… From giveaways to games to performances, epic celebration planned for … Submitted by Erin Flynn on More than 400 vendors, from registered student organizations to University departments to … of Western Michigan University. This is an opportunity to showcase what Western is all about,” says Tyler Maruschak , …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/bronco-bash-2025

Social work students strengthen partnership with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center

College of Health and Human Services

… Credit Union’s Community Connection Center during a field visit on Nov. 17, 2025. The experience supported the course’s focus on understanding how organizations operate and how social workers contribute to community-centered systems. Honor Credit Union: A Model …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/honorcu2

Uncovering untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project

University Libraries

… untold stories, traditions through the East Campus Oral History Project Submitted by Sara Volmering on Cassie Kotrch, … full picture of Western as a whole throughout the years going all the way back to the beginning of Western," Kotrch … so many people and being able to hear their life story and how Western was a huge part of that life story and how they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71894

Sunseeker builds on 30+ years of ‘raycing’ with the sun

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… & Science Museum on Oct. 28, 2023. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Racing is spelled r-a-y-c-I-n-g because the cars are powered by sun … where I’ve had people come up to me and tell me about how they wrote a high school essay on the Sunseeker or how … team, telling me their stories while I teach them about how far we’ve come.” Walega helped rebuild the student …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73445

Distance education: You do you

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… Distance education: You do you Submitted by Stacey Anderson … our semester, choosing the technology that best supports how you teach is my advice to faculty,” says Rea. “If you … criticism on how you think the experience can improve going forward. As faculty members, we can learn much from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58871

Campus United Way campaign kicks off at rally

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… Thursday, Sept. 13 , in front of the Bernhard Center. This year's campaign will run through Wednesday, Nov. 14. The … by mascot Buster Bronco and an energetic trumpet fanfare. "Please join us for the Pep Rally when we'll launch … cards to all faculty, staff and retirees is underway. How to give One-time donations by cash, check or credit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1441