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The Bronco Advocate-in-Chief

W Magazine

… launched the search for its 10th president, the charge was clear: find a leader who could navigate a changing … as possible. “When we developed the profile of who we wanted to lead Western at this inflection point in our … which is a city a half hour from WMU’s campus and the setting of the University’s College of Aviation. He still …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/bronco-advocate-chief-russ-kavalhuna

WMU Alumnus Breaks Ground on 48‑Unit Recovery Housing Development

College of Arts and Sciences

… Housing Development KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Construction is set to begin on a new 48‑unit recovery‑focused housing … community on Kalamazoo’s east side, marking a major step forward in expanding stable, affordable housing for people … Michigan’s first drug treatment court in 1992. “Judge Schma was a pioneer in bringing the brain science of addiction …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/04/cas-groundbreaking-housing

WMU’s Venture Studio turns design students into founders

College of Fine Arts

… Brandi Engel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— If they were nervous, it was hard to tell. On a Friday evening in late April, a group … president for research and innovation at WMU; and Phil Swanson , senior director at Newlab. The annual pitch event … and commercialize an idea, is the kind of fluency that sets these graduates apart before they’ve sent out a single …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2026/05/venture-studio-pitch-event

Education's newest leaders: WMU launches Michigan's first collegiate FCCLA chapter

College of Education and Human Development

… potential and develop skills for life in an advanced setting.  "There are going to be activities similar to high … on topics related to the club. "We're also looking forward to being mentors for high school students as they …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/fccla-michigan-first-college-chapter-fcs-cte

Fall programs highlight tuition-related employee benefits

News

… for employees who are considering enrolling at WMU are set for noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29; Wednesday, … about getting admitted to the University. Immediately afterward, they will be able to attend the admissions office open … child or other designated eligible individual. "We want to help people explore all their options, regardless of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/28054

Challenge accepted: Accountancy student steps outside her comfort zone

Haworth College of Business

… an early college program at Mott Community College, Nanni was unsure of what her path would look like. However, WMU … “When I first transferred to Western, WMU Haworth set me up for success in so many ways. Through classes like Business Preparation for Transfer …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/accountancy-tayler-nanni-0

WMU schedules back-to-back career fairs in February

News

… for Feb. 12, with a new Government and Nonprofit Fair set for Feb. 13. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … on the University's main campus. The annual Career Fair is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12 , and is … Career Fair , which is planned to be an annual event, is set for 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 , and is expected to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21427

One-day blood drive part of annual CMU-WMU challenge

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students have set Thursday, April 7 , for the Bronco Blood Bash, a blood drive to set a state record for donations during a single, university … to donate blood April 7 will receive a free hero T-shirt. Walk-ins are welcome; however, making an appointment will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31408

Meet Julio Foliaco

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… treasures his experience at WMU and uses his degree to set himself apart as a higher education professional. Few … administrative theory at WMU while taking classes. Foliaco was no stranger to teaching, serving as a professor at the … grammar and meeting people from around the world. “CELCIS was a good experience. I have to talk about Robert Dlouhy …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2018/05/julio-foliaco

Bronco Buds program to welcome hundreds of Kalamazoo high schoolers to WMU campus

News

… Cheatham; Dr. Darrin Slade , KPS superintendent; and Von Washington Jr. , CEO of The Kalamazoo Promise, as well as … their understanding of the career opportunities that await them with a college education. KPS is excited to … as possible to what’s out there,” Carr says, “and help set them up for success in school and in life.” For more WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/bronco-buds-fall-2025-kalamazoo-public-schools-college-prep