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WMU to offer two new interdisciplinary majors
News
… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University has added two new interdisciplinary … undergraduate majors-- electronic business marketing and health informatics and information technology . Both new … Board of Trustees, along with a coordinating minor for the health informatics program that will allow students in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/280
Ali Neamah, from Iraq, Thrives at WMU
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Mich. -- For Ali Neamah, a native of Dhi-qar, Iraq, Western Michigan University has offered more than just a place to … Arabic community in the area. While adjusting to life in Michigan, he has tapped into the Arabic community to assist … places, but I have found that people are the friendliest in Michigan.” Motivated to complete his program within the time …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2019/09/ali-neamah
Level up: WMU’s new esports lab signals commitment to career preparation in growing industry
College of Education and Human Development
… to use for class or gaming. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is solidifying its reputation as a … opportunities in the Department of Human Performance and Health Education and other classes across campus such as … Students can use the Xbox to play as the Western Michigan University Broncos in EA Sports' College Football …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/new-esports-lab-education-gaming-recreation-center-students
From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg
College of Aviation
… initiative. He applied and was accepted. University of Michigan Survival Flight EC155B1, Mott Children's Hospital, … of qualification checkride in the AS365N2 Dauphin at West Michigan Air Care, Kalamazoo, MI 2007 When Kalamazoo's … jobs were the choppers of choice for that phase of health care. Vanderberg's typical office window - the …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/vanderberg
Nutrition and dietetics alumna receives national scholarship to support graduate studies
College of Education and Human Development
… on DETROIT, Mich.— Abby Harvey , a graduate of Western Michigan University's nutrition and dietetics program, … center, volunteering at Friends Dinner where she prepares healthy meals for the community. "Winning the scholarship … who apply the science of food and nutrition to settings in medicine, community health, wellness and food service …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72629
Longtime staff member retires from University Libraries
University Libraries
… Hayward, manager, user services will retire from Western Michigan University on July 31. Kalamazoo, MICH.—After over … , manager, user services, will retire from Western Michigan University on July 31. Hayward began her library …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/07/julie-hayward-retirement
Biomedical sciences graduate driven by resilience, called to help others
News
… our income," says Ruiz-Alavez, who grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ruiz-Alavez became a certified phlebotomist to get more practical experience in the health care field. Despite the challenges, he excelled in … at Western, from his high school engineering aspirations to medicine and potentially becoming a physician assistant …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63981
WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the largest ever for a public higher ed institution
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… by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Visionary Western Michigan University graduates have donated to the WMU … Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed). "We call it the Empowering Futures Gift … make a significant impact on some of the most challenging health problems. But beyond that, it positions us to not …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64413
Grants to WMU soar past $3.7 million mark in April, May
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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Grants to Western Michigan University passed the $3.7 million mark during … continuing grant from Bronson Orthopedic and Sports Medicine to Dr. Michael Miller , professor of human performance and health education, to support work by graduate student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40865
WMU closed Monday, Jan. 28, due to severe weather
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… Mich.—Except for essential and emergency services, Western Michigan University is closed effective noon Monday, Jan. 28 … Battle Creek campuses as well as all regional locations in Michigan. The closure of the WMU-Grand Rapids Downtown and … are available 24/7 at millerauditorium.com . Sindecuse Health Center , including the pharmacy, will be open until …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51332