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Campus United Way campaign kicks off at rally
News
… low-income patients with round-trip bus fare to necessary doctor’s appointments. $5 a week sends a child in foster … cards to all faculty, staff and retirees is underway. How to give One-time donations by cash, check or credit card. Pledges, payable by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1441
WMU Signature awarded for outstanding innovation
News
… Signature is a way that we validate what students have been doing outside the classroom," says Dr. Evan Heiser , the … student engagement portal and range from speakers and workshops to study abroad and on-campus student employment. … into action. "We want to make sure they can articulate how these things are part of their Western experience—how …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56585
"Abandoned" - Anna LeChard
News
… "Abandoned" - Anna LeChard Submitted by Megan Looker on … makes me think of what it used to be. We still do not know how long our quarantine will last and who knows what things … will look like once it is over." -Anna LeChard This artwork is part of WMU News' online Pandemic Art gallery. To …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59471
Preparing to prosper: Broncos get resume-worthy experience through internships
News
… days of filing papers and fetching coffee. Our Broncos are doing the real work, making lasting and innovative impacts on their … experience that's helped solidify his career goals. "It showed me who I am, what I like to do and what I will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68872
WMU Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award Winner - Albert Glenn
College of Aviation
… roles, the College of Aviation was able to secure a $1M donation from FedEx and OBAP: a fully-operational Boeing 727. This donation has allowed the college to put a spotlight on … utilizing the aircraft for special programs. Captain Glenn works tirelessly for the betterment of the aviation …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/11/glenn
Sunseeker builds on 30+ years of ‘raycing’ with the sun
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… served as a faculty advisor for the team since 2008. “You do this to watch students advance—learn things, grow,” says … to help the current generation of Sunseekers. When he’s not working on new product development at Stryker, Izenbaard … where I’ve had people come up to me and tell me about how they wrote a high school essay on the Sunseeker or how …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73445
Western Michigan University honored with national award for the Urban Teacher Residency Program
College of Education and Human Development
… Teacher Education (AACTE), recognizes the University’s standout efforts in building a more inclusive and representative teaching workforce for Michigan schools. WMU is being recognized for … teaching certification. By focusing on local talent already working within the school system, the program serves Benton …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/regena-nelson-aacte-urban-teacher-education
Business fraternity advisor recognized as Advisor of the Year
Haworth College of Business
… this award and am certain that it is because of the hard work and commitment of the students this year.” Chapter … advisor. He always has our best interests in mind and will do anything to help us meet our goals. His leadership style … us learn by doing. This has really allowed us to understand how to work as a team to strengthen each other and build …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67766
Western welcomes more than 275 new international students to campus
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… reading “ You Are Welcome Here ” in multiple languages adorned campus walls and screens. Many of the new students … students posed by a photo wall with signs and flags showing their home countries. There are students from 95 … College of Engineering and Applied Sciences . Post-degree work experience programs like Optional Practical Training …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/international-enrollment-2025
Shantytown fundraiser demonstrates need for affordable housing
News
… for Humanity Global Village Trip to Nicaragua. KALAMAZOO--Dozens of Western Michigan University students will be … in computer information systems. "Many of them have no idea how great the need is in our area." Megan Kaiser, campus … in Kanley Chapel, and volunteers from the University work on Habitat projects on most Saturdays during the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/318