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University Recreation’s new equipment investment prioritizes individualized student workouts, modern exercise trends

Student Affairs

… Student Recreation Center is buzzing with activity. At any time of day, basketball and pickleball games can be heard … equipment from Matrix Fitness, giving new life, improved ergonomics and smoother functionality to student's favorite … of access to a full gym, many learned to exercise with what they had on hand and began focusing on bodyweight and …

https://wmich.edu/studentaffairs/news/2025/09/src-equipment-update

Western students leave their mark near campus through mural experience

News

… students practice skills they learned in class in real time. Heidi Weiss, B.F.A.'04, M.F.A.'09, right, talks with … says Zenz.  The experience has given students a glimpse at what professional success could look like. "As someone who … them paint a better foundation for their future. "Heidi does an excellent job meeting students where they're at and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-students-leave-mark-through-mural-experience-gwen-frostic-school-art

WMU-trained high school teacher clues students in to forensic science

News

… teacher Kathy Mirakovits sets up for her students sometimes appear to be gory and are always enigmatic at initial … to detect and decipher the clues that will determine what happened and how.  Are there hair samples or other biological material to account for and test? What does the pattern or shape of blood splatter reveal about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46642

WMU HR students awarded national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… potential. For Sootsman, SHRM provides more than financial support—it also means professional leadership experiences. “I … to develop in our program. They’ve consistently connected what they learn in the classroom to real-world … “The people have made the biggest difference during my time here,” Cook says. “Between supportive faculty, …

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

Megan Hause is carving her own path

Haworth College of Business

… must be an LBS student and submit a video explaining a time when they demonstrated Bronconess, which means having … to future business students. “In college, you get out of it what you put into it. No one is telling you what to do, so it's your choice to get up, go to class and stay on top of your work. It’s your choice …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/marketinglbsmegan-hausebronconess

Supply chain students tackle real-world challenges with Kenco and local alumnus

Haworth College of Business

… service provider, in solving issues relating to cargo packing materials that were costing the company money.  … to a real business challenge. I wanted them to experience what it’s like to consult for a company, deliver actionable … start thinking like an A3 problem-solver—really taking the time to observe, analyze, and understand the current …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/supply-chain-management-students-experience-kenco-project

Repeated recognition: WMU food marketing program wins industry award for second consecutive year

Haworth College of Business

… Grocer . The organization highlights outstanding grocers, suppliers, service providers and organizations that … positively affect society through environmental, social and governance (ESG) actions with their Impact Awards. Western’s … degree . 100% of food marketing graduates working full time are satisfied with their job . 100% of food marketing …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/progressive-grocer-impact-awards-2025

From giveaways to games to performances, epic celebration planned for Bronco Bash 2025

News

… of giveaways. Students come here from all over , and sometimes it’s their first time stepping foot on campus or … Michigan University. This is an opportunity to showcase what Western is all about,” says Tyler Maruschak , assistant … to be back for Bronco Bash after attending many years ago as a student living in Ackley Hall,” says Kavalhuna . …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/bronco-bash-2025

For the birds: Avian adventures at Asylum Lake Preserve

News

… and bordered by Drake Road and Parkview Avenue. Here’s what they shared: Why Go Birding at Asylum? Giving more … wonderful place for birdwatching, Gill says.  Asylum “does offer a really nice set of features and different … doctoral student in biological sciences. The best times to birdwatch, according to Sblendorio, are at dawn and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58860

Betting on an adventure: Bryan Cranston brings story of alumnus who beat the lottery to the big screen

W Magazine

… Bryan Cranston chomping at the bit to play the part. It's a good thing—writing isn't really Jerry Selbee's thing. "My … into graduate school?'" The truth is: He almost didn't. But what he lacks in grammar sense, he more than makes up for in … the required English proficiency test once. "The second time I took it, I knew mathematically that if you don't know …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68890