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WMU celebrates graduation of its 100th Seita Scholar

News

… University's celebrated Seita Scholars program, designed to support young people who have aged out of the foster care … was one of more than 1,700 students recognized during three commencement ceremonies that day. Students' names are … success. "Without the coaches, Seita students wouldn't be where they are today," Williams says. "Just having that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37026

Winter closure policy: Staying warm and informed at Western during winter 2024-25

News

… weather is just around the corner, and now is a good time to review Western Michigan University's closure policy .   … virtual or be canceled. WMU's Closure Policy is available online.  Dress appropriate to the conditions When outdoors … 2016, Feb. 25—In an otherwise mild winter, a heavy snow accompanied by high winds closed WMU. 2018, Feb. 9—Severe …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/winter-closure-information-2025

New institute established to boost electric propulsion technologies

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… New institute established to boost electric propulsion technologies Submitted by Liz … KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Space exploration is continuously becoming more competitive across the world. Embracing that competition, … . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/01/spar-institute

Film major takes passion, career to Cannes Film Festival with WMU Study Abroad

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Film major takes passion, career to Cannes Film Festival with WMU Study Abroad Submitted by … the auto industry to support Knowles, who is now set to become the first person in his family to earn a college … making movies.”   Knowles chose Western after a campus tour where he saw the studio setup in the renovated Dunbar Hall …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/study-abroad-sean-knowles

Building a future defined by connection and purpose

Haworth College of Business

… Andres  from Kalamazoo, Michigan. “From working in tax, to audit and assurance, to forensic accounting and more, … to WMU right after high school, Andres had hopes of becoming a band director. While he was accepted into the … a proud member of the Lee Honors College . You never know where life will take you, or what surprises are ahead of …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/accountancy-michael-andres-naba-nontraditional-student

WMU HR students awarded national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Academic Scholarship, which recognizes students’ accomplishments, scholastic ability and leadership potential. … opportunities, ensuring that future HR leaders have the tools they need to thrive.” Similarly, Cook’s passion for … motivated to serve others. I want to create environments where people feel safe, supported and able to succeed. SHRM …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/human-resource-management-shrm-scholarship-sarah-cook-lyndsey-sootsman

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials

News

… Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials … Investment Awards and  see the full list of grantees online.  For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/wmu-kalamazoo-valley-kalamazoo-promise-recieve-innovation-investment-award-grant

Keith Watkins

First-Year Faces

… get his hands on, WMU is turning Keith Watkins ’ hobby into a career path of dissecting problems and finding … go the way they want to go? And how do they sell them to become effective ideas?” he says. “I found out that marketing … try it—because asking questions is how I got to where I am in my decision,” he says. “Not only does that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59543

From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po Hsien 'Johnny' Chen

College of Aviation

… From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po … up in Southwest Michigan by way of the northern Indiana community of Elkhart.   Now with captain status for SkyWest … us coming from different backgrounds."   Broncos are Everywhere in Aviation!  Po Hsien "Johnny" Chen and fellow WMU …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/01/chen

Finding success through scholarship support

College of Health and Human Services

… Speech-Language Pathology, has embraced every opportunity to grow—serving as a student ambassador , graduate assistant … the success was a challenge: financial hardship. That’s where the John “Mick” Hanley Endowed Scholarship made all … this scholarship has given me,” Micah said. “I remain committed to continuing my development as a clinician and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/01/micah-lee