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Championing diversity and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… single parent. "There was no question about it - I was going to college," she says, recalling that she and her … teacher for instilling her love of languages. When it was time to select a college, a campus visit to WMU sealed the … and government affairs - it can be hard to point to exactly what's been accomplished, but this is different, and I'm …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-moore

Cybersecurity student is unlocking opportunities and finding success

Cybersecurity

… how AI can improve threat detection and response in real time. “Some unique opportunities in cybersecurity include … the hands-on skills a career in this field demands. That goal includes coursework, co-curricular opportunities and … to enter the profession. “I especially enjoyed applying what I learned in class to virtual lab environments such as …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/aus-al-rasbi-cybersecurity

From Hollywood to the metaverse, WMU expert reveals how advertisers will try to score big during Super Bowl

Haworth College of Business

… Big Game. We Need a Break Last year’s commercials were somewhat reserved and reflected the uncertain nature of the … Will See What the Hype Is All About There are over 30 first-time advertisers in this year’s game. Crypto currency, health and wellness products and tech …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67029

Ready for launch: Engineering grad poised to expand horizons of space research

News

… without a real plan for the future. "I knew I was pretty good at math and physics, so I figured I would give … boost she needed to get her foot in the door. "I showed up to her office with these shoes that I had painted … actually the biggest failure mechanisms. So figuring out what drives those failure mechanisms is really important," …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-mechanical-engineering-space-research-margaret-mooney

Acclaimed journalist, WMU alum marks Homecoming as distinguished speaker

News

… alumni achievement award .   The journalist is among CNN's go-to pundits and has been awarded for his commentary by the … — about how he came to WMU and blossomed: 'I loved my time at Western' LZ Granderson has one of those gripping … to come to my house. And I was a wreck. I had no plans" for what to do after high school, he says during an interview in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19764

Bronco back in the saddle focused on alumni experience

W Magazine

… hands of someone whose heart beats for the brown and gold. Stanley brings palpable energy, enthusiasm and school … shift and move across the state came at just the right time. “The transition has been exhilarating, exhausting and … and resident assistant (RA) to this very day. “Much of what I needed to know to succeed in life, I actually learned …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/heather-stanley-bronco-focused-on-alumni-experience

Ethics Center book clubs discuss well-being, war and money, climate justice

Study of Ethics in Society

… Society is hosting a series of lively online discussions on timely topics during spring 2022 semester book clubs. … particularly our friends. Ethical questions include: What is human well-being? What is happiness? What does it mean to live a good and happy life? What things are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66775

Ready for the spotlight: Theatre grad prepares to make the world his stage

News

… Donovan Boursiquot Wade has played them all during his time at Western Michigan University. It's an impressive … "My aunties were making fun of me because it was like, 'What career is Donovan gonna have next week?' But with all … I look heavily at my professors," he says. " Kate Thomsen does Shakespeare Behind Bars and professional theatre and is …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/theatre-acting-english-creative-writing-fall-2024-graduate-donovan-boursiquot

WMU-trained high school teacher clues students in to forensic science

News

… teacher Kathy Mirakovits sets up for her students sometimes appear to be gory and are always enigmatic at initial … to detect and decipher the clues that will determine what happened and how.  Are there hair samples or other biological material to account for and test? What does the pattern or shape of blood splatter reveal about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46642

Celebration, connection and campus changes welcome new and returning Broncos at fall welcome

News

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University is gearing up to welcome thousands of new and returning students to … with emergency requests.   Visitors should be aware of ongoing construction projects both on and around campus. The … View the closure map In addition, a new residence hall, Golden Oaks, is under construction in Goldsworth Valley. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/broncos-return-fall-welcome-2025