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CHHS faculty collaborate with KAMSC students

College of Health and Human Services

… STEM classes, while the other half is spent at their home schools. A key feature of KAMSC is its emphasis on … timely analyses of national trends.   The research project was recently presented at the Southwest Michigan Science and … regional recognition and the opportunity to win special awards. This project will next be showcased at the Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/03/kamsc

WMU to purchase Newell Rubbermaid’s facility on Parkview Campus

News

… approval by the WMU Board of Trustees at a special meeting on Tuesday, March 10.   The University will acquire … It will replace WMU’s Physical Plant building, which was built in 1921 and carries approximately $7.6 million in … University planning, engineering and design functions near firms with which they have established partnerships …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/newell-rubbermaid-facility-purchase-parkview-campus

Physics professor amasses support for WMU students

News

… to earning paychecks and adjusting to new housing arrangements, the novel coronavirus pandemic has changed just about … food and household products to students still living on or near campus. Dr. Michael Famiano talks with a student … to better support each other and figure out the best ways to help the students.” Michael Worline , marketing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58964

ESL program is one sum in degree equation for Chinese accounting major

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… 2008 global economic crisis, the Chinese real estate market was sluggish, and we experienced reduced sales on both … properties purchased for primary residences and for investment,” Qi said. “Nonetheless, the market prices were still … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,000 international students and alumni at home and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/qi-qi-spotlight

Famed composer Legrand awarded WMU honorary degree

News

… Famed composer Legrand awarded WMU honorary degree Submitted … the scores for more than 200 films and television shows, was awarded a Western Michigan University honorary degree … Thomas Crown Affair" was lauded as best original song. Born near Paris in 1932, he studied music at the Paris …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32194

AI-powered earbuds enhance language access for newcomer students in local classrooms

Teaching and Learning

… AI-powered earbuds enhance language access for newcomer students in local classrooms Submitted by Ross Fuller on Dr. Robyn Edwards, Assistant Professor of TESOL, Department of Special … translate spoken English into a student’s home language in near real time, using built-in microphones and AI …

https://wmich.edu/x/news/2025/05/ai-powered-earbuds

Business Bronco nets degree before heading to training camp with NHL’s LA Kings

News

… Slukynsky will earn a bachelor’s degree in finance at summer commencement. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For as long as he can … are holding me up,” he says. “As soon as I could start walking, I was skating.” Slukynsky is starting his professional career …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/graduate-success-finance-grant-slukynsky-wmu-hockey-los-angeles-kings

Supply chain grad leverages WMU experiences into a career

News

… from Western with a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Jadazay Ledbetter means business. … supplier coordination for a global technology leader, swapped strategies with CEOs at national conferences and … allows me to focus on growth and opportunities right away,” says Ledbetter. “Since I was a kid, I’ve always wanted …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/05/graduate-success-supply-chain-management-jadazay-ledbetter

Libraries awards two Library Student Employee Scholarships

University Libraries

… Libraries awards two Library Student Employee Scholarships Submitted by Sara Volmering on Manahel Abdulrab and Autumn Ropp were selected as … recipients. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The University Libraries awarded two scholarships to student employees for their …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/04/library-student-employee-scholarship-2026

Two Broncos win exclusive New York Fashion Week 2025 experience

News

… the WMU Bookstore to add a little Western fashion to their wardrobe ahead of their trip to New York Fashion Week. … events. Genesis Fernandez , a fashion design and development student, and  Ainsley Rahm , a supply chain management student, will both be whisked away in February on an all-expenses-paid trip to New York …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/genesis-fernandez-ainsley-rahm-win-new-york-fashion-week-experience-2025