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Cold Case Program gains national attention, inspires expansion

College of Arts and Sciences

… motivation and ability to provide much-needed additional support to law enforcement officials, helped to bring closure … calls from all over asking how other schools can set up a similar program," Kuersten says. She's going on the … fulfilling to me as an educator." And as an added bonus, Kuersten's students also have the opportunity to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68777

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities this month

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… ready to contribute to world knowledge and discovery. To support these efforts, WMU offers global engagement … by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign up for weekly update January 2017 opportunities Monday, … Jan. 31 and the Summer II application deadline Feb. 28. Free and open to the public. Monday, Jan. 16 Martin Luther …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37213

WMU has several connections with film premiering at Air Zoo

News

… admission. VIP tickets cost $60 per person or $105 per couple and include a reception with the actors and crew prior … the Worlds" and "The Watcher) and Richard Riehle ("Glory," "Casino" and "The Fugitive"). Emmy Award-winning composer … she pursues the truth into a murky world of corporate cover-ups and questionable dealings, Thomsen begins to uncover …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20050

Bound for success: College of Education and Human Development’s book sale smashes fundraising goals

College of Education and Human Development

… goals Submitted by Chris Hybels on Buster Bronco signed books throughout the Blind Date with a Book sale. … programs. Notably, Read and Write Kalamazoo offers support for classroom teachers in Kalamazoo Public Schools by … Experience courses as part of their community project assignment. Wrapped in paper, the books were labeled with …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/college-education-human-development-book-fundraiser-children-literacy

Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned

News

… celebration. Most are open to the public and a number are free or low cost, although advance registration or tickets … hold special pregame tailgates Saturday, Oct. 14 , to gear up for the 94th annual homecoming game, which will pit WMU … the football game on Saturday, Oct. 14 . Students can sign in to vote online at wmich.campuslabs.com/engage . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43172

Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… Lakota artist and activist of Indigenous culture, has signed on as a faculty member of Western Michigan … conveying ideas about identity and experience.”  Waln grew up in the Rosebud Sioux reservation in South Dakota, … p.m. Monday, Oct. 14 , in 1025 Brown Hall. This event is free and open to the public. For more WMU news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence

WMU’s Venture Studio turns design students into founders

College of Fine Arts

… WMU’s Venture Studio turns design students into founders Submitted by Brandi Engel on … was hard to tell. On a Friday evening in late April, a group of Western Michigan University product design juniors … was in the data.  “A big ‘aha!’ moment was when Seeley suggested we pursue water quality data brokerage,” Phelps …

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

Forging a Creative Path: How Kayla Powers Built a Career on Her Own Terms

College of Fine Arts

… for a job, but for a meaningful life. Art from the ground up Kayla's creative process begins not in the studio, but in …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/09/wmu-alumni-kayla-powers

Enroll now for Campus Kids Summer Program

News

… It is open to children who have completed kindergarten, up to age 9. Parents may sign up children by the week, or for the entire summer. … Program online or call (269) 387-2277. Contact: Tonya Durlach March 31, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/304

Western's thriving campus community returns with promise of prosperous year ahead

News

… involved fun and games in Waldo Stadium, including a group dance by Fall Welcome ambassadors. First-year students … Promise scholarship, which this year is providing a tuition-free education to nearly 400 students. Housing and Residence … degree from the College of Health and Human Services designed in cooperation with the Haworth College of Business …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69092