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Level up: WMU’s new esports lab signals commitment to career preparation in growing industry

College of Education and Human Development

… career preparation in growing industry Submitted by Chris Hybels on The new Bronco Esports Lab, located on the third … standpoint and a co-curricural standpoint." Students can use the Xbox to play as the Western Michigan University … to come in and game," said Voss. "All they need to do is scan their Bronco card with our staff, then they can hop on …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/new-esports-lab-education-gaming-recreation-center-students

All WMU campuses close early Wednesday, Feb. 22, due to severe weather

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… services, all WMU campuses will close and there will be no classes starting at  1 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 22 , … events calendar  to confirm whether an event is canceled. Those who have posted items to the calendar are … by heavy snow closed the University. 2022, Feb. 2—Rain turned to snow overnight, covering the Kalamazoo area in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70872

Academic advisors at the Haworth College of Business win awards for impact on students

Haworth College of Business

… students know, playing Tetris ® with your class schedule can send you into panic mode. The solution to this problem? Experienced … Award, which recognizes commitment that goes above and beyond the advising job description. Students voted for …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/academic-advisors-haworth-awards

Charles H. Ludlow obituary

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… years with the Kalamazoo pharmaceutical firm. He was a member of the WMU Board of Trustees from 1967 to 1987. He … fortunate for the light and life of Chuck Ludlow." The same can be said for the broader community, as Ludlow was active … WMU named him 1991 Volunteer of the Year and inducted him into its Academy of Volunteers for his leadership of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/518

Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

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… year's celebration. Most are open to the public and a number are free or low cost, although advance registration or … during homecoming weekend. Family members of WMU students can purchase tickets at a discount using the Family Weekend … through the Bronco Athletic ticket office. WMU students get into athletic events for free with their Bronco Card. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49378

Mindful change: One professor's vision to transform stroke recovery

W Magazine

… therapy and other holistic approaches, mindfulness has been key to her emotional rehabilitation, Gray says. As a … Research and Creative Activities Award (FRACAA), Gray has turned her own stroke recovery into the nation’s … down the road. I’m five years post-stroke, and every day I can do something I couldn’t do the day before. “My vision is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70900

WMU engineering student one of nine nationwide invited to competition

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… and were challenged with imagining what their lives will be like in 15 years and developing an idea or new feature … competition Theoret and the other finalists were divided into three teams. Theoret's team came in second, with each … The competition was open to students in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Over 1,000 students applied by submitting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31131

New technology developed at WMU to have huge industry impact

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… combined with heat to cut hard and brittle materials has been developed by Western Michigan University researchers … one-tenth the size of a human hair, turns the material into a metallic state, allowing plastic-like cutting with no … among the 24 teams selected this year from among 350 applicants. "This is cutting technology done by splitting hairs," …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/443

Tap into the future: Transform your life with AI

W Magazine

… Tap into the future: Transform your life with AI Submitted by … Gogan teaches an audience about generative AI prompts. AI can be described as the language equivalent of a calculator for …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/expert-insights-using-artificial-intelligence-daily-life

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

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… weather. Classes scheduled for 3 p.m. or later today are canceled.  This article will be updated with special hours as information becomes … by heavy snow closed the University. 2022, Feb. 2—Rain turned to snow overnight, covering the Kalamazoo area in …

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