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WMU sees surge in new freshman, grad and international students

News

… value, good values and positive results." Fall enrollment report notables International student enrollment grew by … year of increases in that category. Admissions officials report that, in addition to the 5.1 percent increase in new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9450

Soga Japan Center receives Champs award

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… At the same ceremony, the local CIS group presented its annual Diether Haenicke Promise of Excellence Award to the … WMU President Diether H. Haenicke , the award is given annually by the CIS of Kalamazoo Board of Directors to honor …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/06/soga-japan-champs-award

Thousands gather for the 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

… the International Congress on Medieval Studies is an annual gathering of thousands of scholars interested in … celebrate the 60th Congress. “We are hoping to make this an annual event in future years,” he says.  Medieval cuisine … took place Thursday, May 8, through Saturday, May 10, 2025. A selection of recorded virtual and hybrid sessions …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/06/magazine-medieval

WMU business student honored as a top leader in Michigan

Haworth College of Business

… at the DECA International Career Development Conference in 2025, with partner George LaForce from Flat Rock, Michigan.  … by participating in state and international competitions. Annually, DECA at WMU facilitates the DECA District 3 …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/collegiate-deca-madison-petroff

Western honors staff for impact on students and campus community in 2023-24

News

… honors for non-faculty staff. Selected from the pool of semiannual winners from both fall and spring, they are … Montgomery says. “I am proud of the accomplishments of our annual Make a Difference Award recipients. Their …   Oct. 11 in Kirsch Auditorium of the Fetzer Center The annual event also recognizes recipients of Distinguished …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/make-difference-award-annual-winners-2023-24

Inheriting Aviation: The Targosz Family DNA

College of Aviation

… involved in aviation, but now that its happening, they both report immense happiness and pride.  For Suzie, the aviation … in Aviation, Alpha Lambda Delta, and Alpha Eta Rho. Steve reported being thrilled that Annie is getting so involved at …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/04/targosz

Open-Minded Olivia Arnold - Stepping Out of Her Comfort Zone, Pursuing Her Passions and Taking to the Sky

College of Aviation

… in the outing -- this being the aviation college's 10th annual fundraiser.  Arnold flying over the Chicago shoreline … license and by her attendance at air shows, including the annual trek to the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis ., where …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/11/arnold

Diving In with Brooke Semler: An Aviation Bronco Birthright

College of Aviation

… at Western," such as:  Semler and friends at the annual Women In Aviation national conference * Living in the … they had."    * Representing the College of Aviation at the annual EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, where she attended the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/02/semler

WMU Day at the Capitol showcases innovation, diversity and Bronco pride

College of Arts and Sciences

… brown and gold on Wednesday, September 24 for WMU Day, an annual event celebrating the University’s contributions to … , visit WMU News online.   Contact: Sara Dillon October 31, 2025

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/day-capitol

Alumni panel and scholarship presentation strike big during WMU and Grand Rapids Gold partnership

College of Education and Human Development

… Toronto Argonauts; Eric Woodyard , B.A.'10, ESPN beat reporter for the Detroit Lions; and Warda Niaz , B.S.'23, … do that to get to ESPN. — Eric Woodyard, B.A.'10, ESPN beat reporter for the Detroit Lions "Networking is everything" … with others in the field. Recalling a time from when he was reporting for the NBA's Utah Jazz, he said getting drinks …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/03/grand-rapids-gold-basketball-partnership-alumni-panel-scholarship