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WMU celebrates upgraded fashion labs and technology

College of Education and Human Development

… fashion design student and winner of Western's 2024 New York Fashion Week Competition, demonstrates how to … at the celebration on  Jan. 30 . According to Dr. Suzan Smith-Ayers , chair of the Department of Family and … do with the older one but now with more space." Professional results in a fraction of the time The newest addition to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74534

WALI helps expand access to space education

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Haehnel on WALI team members (left to right): Carlos Zamorano, Douglas Adams, Dr. Kristina Lemmer, Larissa McKenzie, Ryan Barker and Luke Halladay. … ahead, WALI hopes to move to the next phase of UNP in 2024 when they would be selected for a satellite launch …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/73466

WMU to close all campuses at 3 p.m. for winter storm

News

… basketball games on Saturday, Jan. 13 , at University Arena are expected to continue as scheduled. The men's team … 2008, Feb. 1—WMU closed due to snow. 2009, Dec. 10—Blizzard conditions closed WMU. 2013, Jan. 31—Snow and icy … and power outages prompt Western and schools to close. 2024, Jan. 12—A large winter storm and strong winds sweeping …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74325

WMU finance student wins international scholarship from DECA

Haworth College of Business

… WMU finance student wins international scholarship from DECA … Scholarship was awarded to just two college students in 2024. Involved in DECA during high school, Ferriell decided … she says. “I took on a leadership position in our organization, which taught me a lot about myself and how I work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75391

Choosing a business minor helps aviation student’s career take flight

Haworth College of Business

… flew through high school, he developed a skill set in analytical thinking and problem solving in different … years, and Orlikowski is getting ready to graduate in fall 2024 and says he has had many valuable experiences that have … and communication skills required to understand organizational dynamics and view things from an analytical point …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75440

WMU closes until 10 a.m. for icy conditions

News

… 2008, Feb. 1—WMU closed due to snow. 2009, Dec. 10—Blizzard conditions closed WMU. 2013, Jan. 31—Snow and icy … warning cause the University to close early on the final day before winter recess. 2023, Feb. 22—An ice storm hit … and power outages prompt Western and schools to close. 2024, Jan. 12—A large winter storm and strong winds sweeping …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74442

New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education

College of Arts and Sciences

… close equity gaps in Spanish education Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The benefits of foreign language … in course content, Zárate- Sández explains.   In the Fall 2024 pilot of his experiment, Zárate- Sández began to …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/01/zarate-sandez-spanish

Championing diversity and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… Championing diversity and innovation Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on At the intersection of policy, technology and … the CTA, Moore is particularly proud of managing the organizations Innovation for All Fund, which has invested $10 … to the United States Laurent Bili. Though she passed in 2024, Moore's mother was by her side as she arrived at WMU …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-moore

WMU faculty bring global learning to CHHS students through COIL projects

College of Health and Human Services

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Faculty in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs are leading the way with developing and implementing Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects for CHHS students. With … students from across the globe during the fall 2025 semester.  Photo of CHHS undergraduate public health …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/coil

Michigan Geological Survey advances with new leadership, facility and funding

College of Arts and Sciences

… leadership, facility and funding Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on 2024 was an exciting year for the Michigan Geological … geological research and promoting the responsible utilization of Michigan’s valuable geological resources. Pearson …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-mgs