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WMU Public Safety expands alert and advisory notification options

News

… emergencies. Extreme or severe weather (e.g., tornado warnings). School closure notifications. Messages required … include: Near-campus emergencies (as WMU DPS is made aware of them, and if notifying the public does not hinder an … to opt in or change your alert and advisory notification settings. How to opt in To receive WMU Alerts or advisory …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49624

WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Feb. 12

News

… Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is set to convene at noon on Thursday, Feb. 12 , in the WMU … revisions to board bylaws and a proposal to transition stewardship of the Asylum Lake Preserve to Kalamazoo County. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/wmu-board-meets-feb-12-2026

Yes, you Cannes: WMU film students land internship at world’s most prestigious film festival

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… the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival three times. “It was really one of those moments where you can just feel the … for me it felt like, ‘This is it. This is exactly what I want to do with my career,’” says Laney Roberts of Port … Huron.   As the credits rolled for the world premiere of Seth Rogan ’s film “Tangles” and thunderous applause …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/cannes-film-festival-internship-sean-knowles-laney-roberts

A Working Artist, Rachel Stickney Builds a Business Around the Book Arts

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… fair circuit, teaches book arts classes and is regularly awarded grants and project funding, alongside an active … work inconsistently, without a clear focus, for years. It wasn't until the pandemic that she felt the pull back. … "It was there I learned about bookbinding, paper arts, typesetting, teaching classes, running a store and scheduling …

https://wmich.edu/art/news/2026/08/rachel-stickney-book-arts-alumni

Three marketing VP candidates to visit campus

News

… Sunday and Monday, May 6 and 7. Her public presentation is set for 1 p.m. Monday, May 7, in 1920 Sangren Hall. Provide … and Wednesday, May 8 and 9. His public presentation is set for 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, in 1910 Sangren Hall. … and Friday, May 10 and 11. His public presentation is set for 1 p.m. Friday, May 11, in 1920 Sangren Hall. Provide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46788

Engineering grad accelerates industry impact through projects, internships

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sometimes dreams build themselves. "I've always loved building things, always playing with Lego as a kid," says Julia Haas , of … created a concept called Lux Scrub , an attachment for a kitchen faucet comprising a soap reservoir, retractable hose …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75410

Pride and Passion: Mitchell Patterson Aviation Technician Extraordinaire

College of Aviation

… about her later. What Patterson saw at the museum -- World War I biplanes, World War II Pacific Theater warbirds, relics from the pivotal … would point me in the right direction to make certain I was set up for success when I graduated. I owe Jeremy a big …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/mitchellpatterson

Multihyphenate alumna Kelly Burris is a highflyer

W Magazine

… attorney. For the past decade, she has combined those skill sets at her Detroit-based IP law firm. In a unique “fly-to” … she says.  Burris’ vision and hard work have paid off. Her award-winning firm has served more than 600 clients—from individual inventors all the way up to Fortune 50 companies—applying for thousands of …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/alumna-trustee-kelly-burris-profile

WMU students claim top spots at DECA competition

Haworth College of Business

… without clearly informing employees about changes to the way performance is being measured . Liam Zoli of Canton, … came in third in professional sales, an event that sets the task for competitors months in advance. Ehlebracht … relatable conversation, exemplifying “Selling the Western Way.”  “Seeing our students compete on an international …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/deca-competition-2026

In Print, summer 2026

W Magazine

… respond to changing legal guidance following the decision. Award-winning author’s new collection explores the life of … Caucus of the American Library Association’s Best Poetry Award —in May 2025 with RIZE Press. The poetry collection … about screen use across home, classroom and childcare settings. The book presents a framework that centers …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/print-summer-2026