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Internationally regarded geographer honored as WMU's Emerging Scholar

News

… Scholar Award recognizes the accomplishments of WMU faculty members who are among the rising stars in U.S. … in the years to come.” Zhu, who joined Western's faculty in 2015, earned his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. … says  Dr. Chansheng He , professor and Distinguished Faculty Scholar in Western's School of Environment, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/emerging-scholar-award-2025-laiyin-zhu

Western Michigan University ranked top education employer in Michigan

News

… Employers 2025 .   “This honor belongs to every faculty and staff member on campus and to their dedicated … WMU ranked No. 16 overall.   Western employs nearly 4,000 faculty and staff members, making it one of the largest … that it reflects the voices of our very own—WMU’s talented faculty and staff—and the pride they take in recommending …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/top-ranking-forbes-best-state-employers-2025

Missionary Magic – Tommy Pagawak’s Path from New Guinea to WMU

College of Aviation

… Students based in Ellsworth Hall, Pagawak found faculty and staff members who understood his challenges. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/12/pagawak

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

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… platform.   “The Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies Faculty Research Grant reflects our mission to advance …   Founded in 2010, the Light Center works to support WMU faculty and graduate researchers with expertise or teaching … short- and long-term study abroad programs for students, faculty and staff. It hosts a variety of global learning …

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

True belonging and troubleshooting: cybersecurity student finds joy in ever-evolving field

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… for her undergraduate journey. Surrounded by decorated faculty, impressive technology and other eager international … Omani Student Club. “The friendly community, support from faculty, and the presence of other international students … constantly in flux, according to Al Rasbi. She notes that faculty members, such as Dr. Kevin Ting-Yu Mu , M.S.’08, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/cybersecurity-fate-al-rasbi

CEHD alumna named Associate Provost for Student Development at Olivet College

College of Education and Human Development

… works collaboratively across campus with administration, faculty, and staff in academic affairs, student engagement, … College, Perry has also spent time as President of the Faculty Senate, Director of Academic Mentoring and Advising, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2022/07/alumni-education-olivet-success-story

WMU welcomes over 150 students and professionals across Great Lakes region for IISE conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… considered,” says co-advisor of WMU’s chapter of IISE and faculty specialist Dana Hammond .   IISE is a professional …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/iise-conference

WMU students claim top spots at DECA competition

Haworth College of Business

… of DECA at WMU. “At the Haworth College of Business, faculty and staff help business students develop career …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/deca-competition-2026

Maintaining a balance of quality and access, WMU sets tuition, room and meal rates for 2025-26

News

… changes in tuition.   WMU students benefit from outstanding faculty, advanced learning technologies and comprehensive …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-sets-2025-26-tuition-costs

Rising Up with Riley Trygstad – Taking to the Skies and Piloting Her Path

College of Aviation

… to a smaller school," she says.  "I get a sense that the faculty care about students on a more individual level.  All …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/09/trygstad