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Leadership and business strategy: The stakes are high, the recommendations real

Haworth College of Business

… Management 2020, Leading in Business Organizations. “When I was looking for an elective course to take that would help … have some internal nerves. I am progressing.” The class was the right choice for Muir, which she reflects on quite a … Giant Capital’s operating companies with a common data set, particularly company and industry financials. Across 12 …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/leadership-business-strategy-2026

New on-campus thrift store supports sustainability, affordability

News

… in the Office for Sustainability, show off some of the wares available at the on-campus thrift store. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Aishi Dhar Puja walked through the lobby of Western Michigan University’s … used household items—from microwaves and mini fridges to kitchen tables, art and school supplies—free of charge.    …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/campus-thrift-store-opens-sustainability-housing-equipment-she-shed

Top model, top student: WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway

News

… WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway Submitted by Erin Flynn on Maya Narayan has made multiple appearances on New York Fashion Week runways. (Photo courtesy: Jabbar Walker @art_of_jabbar ) … Western’s elite music theatre performance program and set out to audition—hoping to land among the small cohort …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/music-theatre-performance-medallion-scholar-new-york-fashion-week-maya-narayan

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

Global and Languages Community provides new student housing option

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… hall beginning this fall semester. Sign-up is underway for the new housing opportunity, which includes … suite-style rooms with a newly remodeled, fully functional kitchen and communal living area. A learning community … and the College of Arts and Sciences. The community was created to benefit international students, world …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47388

Shining light on the future of disinfection

W Magazine

… , WMU's associate vice president for facilities management, was eager to add to his team's arsenal. "We were looking at … we’d have it any other way." Several AvaUV devices are set up around campus, including near entrances and exits in … Cassidy Taylor/Tekna A large Cube 2 unit is used in the kitchen of Valley Dining Center to sanitize equipment. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/61834

WMU wins U.S. Environmental Protection Agency award

News

… WMU wins U.S. Environmental Protection Agency award Submitted by Anne Copeland on Noack holds the award. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University has been awarded … reuse of construction materials, providing dining service kitchen waste to a local hog farmer for feed and from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15543

Lessons Learned by Aviation Technical Operations Faculty Nate Lisak

College of Aviation

… trade, Nate Lisak has forged himself a productive and rewarding career as a "Tech-Ops" instructor for the WMU … to their very last summer at the College of Aviation.  Watching their confidence develop and see them move into … than a "Mr. Goodwrench" for his students to emulate.  He sets up mock oral and practical exams for students who are …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/lisak

Safety-focused redesign will close Oliver Lane/Oakland Drive intersection

Facilities Management

… on The Oliver Lane intersection with Oakland Drive is set to be closed starting in May 2026. KALAMAZOO, … of Kalamazoo, who has jurisdiction over Oakland Drive, is aware of the closure. Construction for this project is … Oakland Drive will then become green space, with the sidewalk being extended to run continuously along Oakland Drive. …

https://wmich.edu/facilities/news/2026/03/oliver-lane-oakland-drive-intersection-closure

The Kalam-AZO Connection - WMU Broncos at the Helm of the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport

College of Aviation

… Operations Supervisor. At one time, each of these four was a Blue Devil, Husky, Trojan, or Northman. However, in … they all became Broncos, which helped to project them towards their current situation. David Reid David Reid grew up … Reflecting back, Sieklucki remembers, “Yeah, this set me towards a very unique path. I packed up my stuff and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2016/02/connection