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Staff Spotlight: Anthony Smith – From Student Technician to IT Specialist

Information Technology

… mentoring student technicians to ensure a smooth tech support experience. From Lawrence to WMU Anthony grew up in … sees his role as a stepping stone toward his long-term goal of working in cybersecurity. He’s already gained … with his girlfriend, visiting the farmer’s market, golfing, playing pickup basketball, and gaming with friends. …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/anthony-smith-it-staff-highlight

Focused on physics, engineering research, doctoral student embraces his passion for service

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… college students, completely free of charge. You just show up with your student ID and you get a free meal," says … project. Focusing on the future With up to five years to go before completing his Ph.D., Messecar is excited by what … how I can contribute to the field,” says Messecar. So, what does Messecar plan for the future? “Work as a research and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66266

Uncharted Waters: Campus community navigates unprecedented shift to distance learning

W Magazine

… with no more performances and a student with no more warm-ups, naps in the student lounge or improv jams with my … a while and everything felt like a simulation, but then I got inspired. Inspired by my friends, faculty and people … new technology can be a challenge. But she points out, she does have an advantage. "As a health care professional—I've …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59590

Vision for the future: Grad works toward more accessible world

News

… my dreams to make them a reality." "Western has set me up for success by creating an atmosphere of acceptance. No … been so optimistic. His first attempt at college ended abruptly in 2017 when a dramatic increase in glaucoma pressure … off," he says. "And honestly, I didn't really have plans to go back to school, but I had a friend who really pushed me." …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-healthcare-services-sciences-jeffery-crouch

Geography program earns national excellence award

News

… characteristics of a strong and engaged academic unit. It goes to non-doctoral degree-granting geography programs and … as finalists, and WMU's department earned the award. Why WMU earned the excellence award In its citation honoring … AAG said it was impressed by the strong financial support the geography department gives its graduate students. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54206

The Bar Convent and Esopus arma Christi rolls and women’s devotions

Medieval Institute Publications

… collections manager, discovered a 6-in. wide medieval roll curled up in a corner. Thomas’s subsequent research has revealed … usually depict the vernicle as a stand-alone object that does not require human hands to display it. In contrast, the …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2025/06/morse-barconvent

WMU’s student-run WIDR-FM receives national, international recognition

News

… from 89.1 WIDR-FM earned recognition as finalists in 16 categories, including Best Overall Station. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … as the Campus Activities Board and Student Media Group—and helped make my social circle grow.”   Western’s … at WIDR has opened so many doors for me,” he says. “The biggest way it has affected my life is by connecting me to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/widr-fm-best-student-run-radio-station-awards-2025-26

Partnership to overcome homelessness part of WMUK spring drive

News

… public radio station, WMUK 102.1 FM, is teaming up with Open Doors and the Kalamazoo Community Foundation to … Friday, April 20. All donations made by listeners will go only to WMUK. All contributions made by the Kalamazoo … poor families in Kalamazoo since 1970 to help them be self-supporting. Pre-drive mail-in contributions and pledging …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/320

Tuition for regional locations and online classes set

News

… is no distinction between resident and nonresident rates, EUP students may take 100 percent online courses from … the United States without incurring a higher tuition rate." Go to wmich.edu/tuition for a complete breakdown of 2012-13 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1080

Stage set for music theatre students to break into the industry

News

… curtain rises on a New York stage Monday, March 2 , a group of Western Michigan University students will be singing … form of exposure," adds Emma Wineman , a senior from San Diego, California. "We have alum who've booked straight out of … program solidified her path at Western. "Jay (Berkow) does a great job of putting together a team of alumni and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58265