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WMU named 'Best for Vets' by Military Times for sixth consecutive year

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's Office for Military and Veterans Affairs offers services to military veterans. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has been named one of the … has placed WMU on its 2016 "Best for Vets" list of colleges and universities. With a ranking of No. 76 this year, WMU is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28436

WMU chef earns two bronze medals at culinary Olympics

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… on Giles receives a bronze medal KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University chef has brought home two bronze … competition for 30 years. It's the pinnacle of what you do, and especially if you medal, it's so rewarding," Giles says. … to be part of this phenomenal display of culinary passion and perfection." Culinary expertise and innovation The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36355

Dr. Chansheng He wins WMU Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award

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… known expert on water resource management has been named Western Michigan University's 2015 Distinguished Faculty … to receive WMU's highest award for a faculty member and will be honored at the University's Academic Convocation … degree in 1982 and a master's degree in 1985 from Northwestern Agricultural University in Yangling, Shaanxi, China, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26781

DENSO Foundation gives $50,000 to support WMU student engineers

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… North America Foundation has invested $50,000 to support Western Michigan University engineering student teams involved in solar, Formula SAE and Baja vehicle racing. Citing WMU's standards of excellence and efforts to build a skilled and

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26445

Most offices closed Thanksgiving weekend

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… is Thursday, Nov. 26. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential and emergency services, Western Michigan University offices will be closed Thursday … recess officially begins at noon Wednesday, Nov. 25, and there are no afternoon or evening classes Wednesday. WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28668

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers fall classes, trips

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… Mich.—Registration is underway for 43 short-term courses and six group trips being offered this fall by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Western Michigan University. Osher Institute courses and trips are open to the public, but those who become …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26769

Newman Civic Fellow from WMU receives additional honor

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… Lenderman KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In April, a triple major from Western Michigan University who has devoted countless hours to community engagement and service was named a 2017 Newman Civic Fellow and in May, she was named a Leadership and the American …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39772

Theatre student gives back to hometown with youth summer program

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… program Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jack Austin, front and center, directs his youth campers during a dress … tale as old as time, right? Not quite, but it's reality for Western Michigan University music theatre performance … performing artists. Austin is entering his third year at Western and just wrapped up his second summer steering the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/jack-austin-youth-theatre-summer-program

Battery research project will support company's clean energy plan

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… verified) on A banner at the event shows how the facility and its racks of batteries work. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Consumers … Energy ushered in a new technology Sept. 17 at Western Michigan University by starting operation of a new … and has been erected on WMU's Parkview Campus on the northwestern corner of South Drake Road and Parkview Avenue in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49068

Welcome activities planned for start of fall semester

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Classes at Western Michigan University start Tuesday, Sept. 5 , but … Stop Center, Graduate Student Resource Fair, Bronco Bash and Fall Fab Fest. Fall Welcome 2016 Fall Welcome and Move-in Students who are beginning their careers at WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41607