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Trustees to welcome new members and elect 2013 leadership

News

… their officers for 2013. Other agenda items to be taken up include: Recommendations on academic program changes Gift …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5074

WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Kimberly Carter, superintendent of Battle Creek Public Schools KALAMAZOO, … (educational leadership), has been named 2026 Michigan Superintendent of the Year by the Michigan Association of …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/kimberly-carter-michigan-superintendent-state-award-winner-battle-creek

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… online  by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education.   Sign up for a weekly update February 2019 Friday, February 8 … to Create Program is a writing and research competition designed to encourage the love of poetry, student research in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51232

From grading to wading, student finds success shifting academic focus to follow passion

News

… a decade ago planning to major in English and theatre design. A few years in, though, he began to realize donning … from a distance—even if that distance was 2,000 miles away." Austin was able to complete the bulk of his degree, … With G.I. Bill funds still available after finishing up his English degree and earning a second bachelor’s degree …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60045

Light Center for Chinese Studies funds a documentary, a biography and a multimedia online language studies platform in 2025

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/12/grant-awards

Sunseeker shines as WMU team 'exceeds expectations' at Formula Sun Grand Prix

News

… next year," says  Ashley Faulk , an engineering design technology major from Elmhurst, Illinois, and … "My favorite part of the Formula Sun Grand Prix is always seeing our car running on the track and seeing the … With the help of my teammates and student projects lab supervisor  Allin Karhl , we were able to design and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/sunseeker-solar-car-project-2025-formula-sun-grand-prix

Registered Student Organizations adapt in pandemic to foster connection and community on campus

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… and make Western Michigan University feel like a home away from home," says Myron Tate , public relations chair of … on student mental health and providing a safe space for support and discussion. "RSOs help build relationships while … and links to websites, and will have the ability to sign up for future meetings hosted by the organization,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60859

Bronco Bash is back—and so are the popcorn buckets

News

… "I think this is really setting a positive tone for the upcoming year. It's a way to get students excited to be around other students and … and be active," says Maddie Christians , a graphic design student who is working as a design and marketing intern …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68815

Speaker to address today's changing perspectives on gender

News

… Both presentations will include an on-stage American Sign Language translator. program The 2017 Respecting … He does this within an intersectional framework—the way that the topics of biological sex, gender and sexuality … Differences program began in 1999 as a collaboration between the City of Kalamazoo and WMU to heighten awareness …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39114

From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

… basketball team says some of his fondest memories growing up involve WMU sporting events. “I remember the excitement … going off, climbing that big hill in the end zone. I was always rooting for the home team,” says Trey Conner , BS ’11.  … probably 90% of why we succeed.” If anyone understands the significance of rooting for a local team and making …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold