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Board authorizes issuance of bonds for series of construction projects

News

… verified) on KALAMAZOO—At its June 12 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees authorized the … donated to WMU in late 2011 to be the home of the Western Michigan University School of Medicine. Located at 300 Portage St. in Kalamazoo and now …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7650

"Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams

College of Aviation

… IL, Egglesfied’s mind focused on two things: football and medicine.  “I will tell you, when I graduated from high school and selected Western Michigan University as my college of choice, becoming an … Clan While Egglesfield looks back on his time at Western Michigan University fondly, it took a while before he …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/07/egglesfield

WMU enrollment is up in teacher preparation programs

College of Education and Human Development

… enrollment in teacher preparation programs, Western Michigan University’s enrollment is up this year by about 9% … childhood education, special education, and physical and health education teacher preparation majors. So why are … journey and beyond. WMU is the first institution in Michigan to offer a new combined endorsement in physical and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56731

Healing powers of artistic expression explored at Medical Humanities Conference

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… the Fifth Annual Medical Humanities Conference at Western Michigan University. Stacey R. Nigliazzo will speak at … they pay for their daily work. Nigliazzo asserts that for health providers, healing comes in the form of a tablet. … nation addressing key human issues related to health and medicine. The Thursday afternoon plenary keynote also is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26982

WMU closed Monday Jan. 27, due to severe weather

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… for essential and emergency services, Western Michigan University is closed Monday, Jan. 27 , due to … Room, is canceled . Not canceled The ministry and mental health forum set for 5 to 8 p.m. at Galilee Baptist Church … outages. 2007, Feb. 5—Extreme cold and snow closed many Michigan colleges. 2008, Feb. 1—WMU closed due to snow. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/13022

WMU trustees to meet, consider medical school property lease

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's Board of Trustees will meet on campus … a property lease agreement with the new WMU School of Medicine. The lease agreement being considered by the board … renovation. The lease agreement calls for the School of Medicine to lease the facility from the University with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9360

Grant advances bacteria research while training future scientists

College of Arts and Sciences

… in the Department of Biological Sciences at Western Michigan University, has been awarded funding from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences … resistance to antibiotics, raising concerns among public health experts about diminishing treatment options.   The …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/03/grant-advances-bacteria-research

Preserving History and Canopy: Collaborative Progress at The Oaklands Residence

Planning, Design and Construction

… Mich.—A thoughtful transformation is underway at Western Michigan University’s historic Oaklands Residence. As part … beyond standard design practices to ensure the long-term health of the grove. The WMU Geology Department was brought …

https://wmich.edu/facilitiespdc/news/2026/06/preserving-history-oaklands-residence

From engineer to entrepreneur: How a WMU alum turned global ambitions into a thriving local business

International Student and Scholar Services

… from Pakistan to study aerospace engineering at Western Michigan University. He earned both his bachelor’s and … to pursue a degree in aerospace engineering at Western Michigan University.  He arrived with a clear academic goal, … reliability. Arshad also opened Shibam Coffee Co. on West Michigan Avenue in December 2025 in hopes of bringing people …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2026/08/aerospace-alumni-arshad

New Resiliency Center coordinates care for the ‘whole person’

W Magazine

… for Families and Children. Established by the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) in 2020 through a state … vision, occupational therapy, physical therapy and medicine. Clinical expertise from CHHS’ other disciplines, … disciplines at Western and WMU Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine has identified “Center Cores” to guide interactions …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63901