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WMU partners with community to support K-12 education

College of Arts and Sciences

… sticks.  “The genesis [of the Kalamazoo Math Carnival] was to form a space for experiencing math in a way that complements what kids are learning in school but … through 12 present projects individually or as a group to a panel of judges. Over 100 students participated in the 2026 …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/09/cas-magazine-education-outreach

WMU community shows up big to welcome new Broncos to campus

News

… as they moved their students into residence halls. There was plenty of furniture assembling as students settled into … Band, students and community members packing campus with swag under their arms and smiles on their faces—Western … who plans to display his piece of the ribbon on the wall in his room. “Honestly, I never thought that I’d …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/09/fall-welcome-broncos-move-2026

WMU launches first-of-its-kind partnership with Academy of Management, connecting students to global leaders

College of Education and Human Development

… historic agreement creates so many new and meaningful pathways for our students to connect their scholarship, … for relevance and engagement. The first day will feature panels, practical conversations and networking, followed by …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/09/wmu-academy-management-partnership

New Ethics Center director brings ethics to Kalamazoo Canadiana Fest

College of Arts and Sciences

… lived. “It’s close to the mission of the Center in that way in wanting people to think about what’s of value in life,” … Following the screening, she facilitated a public Q&A panel with director Dawod and executive producer Käroli …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/10/atkins-kalamazoo-canadiana-fest

Looking for success at WMU? The sky is not the limit!

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… at WMU? The sky is not the limit! Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Alumnus Tyler Wall not only works in the aerospace and aviation industry, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69019

WMU students demonstrate superior sales skills in competition

Haworth College of Business

… included sales role-play and elevator pitch tracks and was open to undergraduate students from universities across … second round of competition.  “T he competition preparation was extensive,” says McHugh, who placed second in role-play. … pitch to Ally Financial. Jocelyn Adiwinata , a senior from Tangerang, Indonesia, and Riley Nettle , a junior from Ann …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/steel-city-sales-challenge

In Memoriam, summer 2026

W Magazine

… BS ’51, Nov. 29, 2025, Grand Rapids, MI Ona Eileene (Pappe) Wall , BA ’52, MA ’64, Dec. 7, 2025, Grandville, MI Muriel … Robins , BA ’54, Nov. 24, 2025, Livonia, MI Willard Howard Mejeur , BS ’54, Dec. 10, 2025, Cadillac, MI Thomas …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/memoriam-summer-2026

No Aviation Legacy, No Problem: Joe Zynda’s WMU Journey to Envoy Air and Beyond

College of Aviation

… College of Aviation is a firm advocate of the paying-it-forward philosophy because of how he was treated during his higher-education years that began in … as they advance in their aviation careers. "Instructing is molding the next wave of pilots," he says, "who then pass …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/07/zynda

Book read looks at ethical questions of immortal cell line

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--A reception and panel discussion will kick off "book read" activities this … month at the Western Michigan University centering on the award-winning book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by … much attention from ethicists and the public at large and was selected for the fifth annual College of Health and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/227

Asian Forum 2026 examines East Asian perspectives on aging, honors the late Dr. Timothy Light

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Center for Chinese Studies, adds Zeng.   Light, who passed away in December 2025, was a distinguished sinologi st and philanthropist who … link .   May 2, Saturday Events   10:00 a.m. to Noon - Panel I: "Aging and Governance: Policy, Community and Care" …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/04/asian-forum-2026