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2025-26 hall and meal rates to rise by 4.0%

Housing and Residence Life

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—At its June 26 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved a 4.0% … and student success efforts.    In 2024-25, Western Michigan University operated 11 residence halls, two dining …

https://wmich.edu/housing/news/2025/06/25-26-housing-rates

Alumnus recognized with first Public Sector Leader Award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Former chief of staff to Michigan's senior senator Debbie Stabenow (2001-2005), Matt … hard work for U.S. Senator Stabenow and for the people of Michigan exemplify these qualities in abundance," says WMU …

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

Student Spotlight: Ellie Lundy – Leading with Compassion and Communication

Information Technology

… doctoral student in Occupational Therapy at Western Michigan University (WMU), who’s making a difference both in and out of the classroom. Originally from Charlotte, Michigan, Ellie chose WMU for its top-tier occupational … Inspired by Family Ellie credits her parents as her biggest influences. Her mom’s dedication to special education …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/07/ellie-lundy-it-student-highlight

Gearing up for the grind: Skateboard-loving student ready to roll into WMU's kinetic imaging program

First-Year Faces

… his hair,  Yoyo Rodriguez-Vargas coasts through Western Michigan University’s Main Campus on his skateboard, rolling … in May from Innovation Central High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and just wrapped up New Student Orientation at …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/news/2025/07/class-2029-yoyo-rodriguez-vargas-kinetic-imaging

University Libraries 2024 Impact Report now available

University Libraries

… Check out our report and learn how we served the Western Michigan University community and beyond through leadership …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/03/impact-report-2024

Business students recognized for leadership, community involvement

Haworth College of Business

… and consumer package goods marketing major from Pinckney, Michigan , was honored as Trailblazer of the Year.  Brianna …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23289

WMU researchers awarded NIH grant to improve canes used by blind

News

… beneficiaries of a $421,125 grant awarded to Western Michigan University researchers to improve the design and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15729

Broncos reach new heights in NASA Student Launch competition

News

… Mich.—"5, 4, 3, 2, 1, ignition!" Members of Western Michigan University's American Institute of Aeronautics and … rocket hurtled thousands of feet into the sky over Bragg Farms in Huntsville, Alabama.  The Pegasus VII rocket … , an aerospace engineering student from Grand Rapids, Michigan. "As the rocket went up, everyone was cheering, and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/nasa-student-launch-challenge-2025-aiaa-pegasus-rocket

WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president

News

… President Edward Montgomery. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees today appointed Russ Kavalhuna, J.D. , as the 10th president of Western Michigan University, bringing to the role an unmatched blend … the right leader at the right time,” says Trustee James Liggins Jr. , who co-chaired PSAC. “We have a president-elect …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/trustees-appoint-russ-kavalhuna-10th-president

From breakaways to business: The Slukynsky brothers’ Frozen Four journey

Haworth College of Business

… Haworth College of Business as student-athletes on Western Michigan University’s hockey team. Grant and Hampton … Grant and Hampton Slukynsky , two brothers on the Western Michigan University hockey team, playing for the University … fans enough!” As the Slukynsky brothers lace up for the biggest contest of their college careers, they carry not only …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/bronco-hockey-wmu-haworth