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Art grad curates impressive resume through Experience-Driven Learning

News

… own right, she found her passion for curation and museum management after transferring to Western.   Donovan, who will … a paintbrush, I idolized performers,” she says. “My childhood heroes weren’t painters but visionaries like Michael … belonging in Hillel at WMU, a registered student organization (RSO) representing the Jewish community on campus. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-art-museum-management-hope-donovan

Electrical engineering student comes full circle via Innovation Expo

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Expo Submitted by Kayla Lambert on First year student McKenna Bowerman on the steps of Floyd Hall, home of the College … of Engineering and Applied Sciences.   “The space felt modern, creative, and hands-on, which matched the kind of … by the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences for K-12 students to present products, models and projects to a …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/mckenna-bowerman-innovation-expo

WMU, Kalamazoo College, partner for Japanese language and culture event

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… for Japanese language and culture event Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Haenicke Institute … which features student research, will be held on Jan. 16 from 4:15-6 p.m. at Kalamazoo College’s Dewing Hall, Room … out of classroom," says Michiko Yoshimoto, Japan program manager at The Haenicke Institute.   “Participants can learn …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/japanlanguage

CHHS Sponsors WMU Women’s Track Team’s Homecoming 5K

College of Health and Human Services

… Track Team’s Homecoming 5K , taking place on October 12, 2025. As the second-highest donor to the event, CHHS … his team, and I was immediately drawn to the strong team dynamics and supportive coaching staff I met during my visit. … the Homecoming 5K, it celebrates students like Jones who embody resilience, ambition, and community spirit.  You can …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/homecoming-5k

Walker Institute’s new director ‘stands on business’ with youth community outreach 

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… with youth community outreach  Submitted by Emily Monacelli Guzman on The referenced media source is missing and … Dr. Bianca Nightengale-Lee  joined Western on August 19. Nightengale-Lee previously served as an associate … that is important.”  Contact: Cole Hinzmann October 9, 2024

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/10/lewis-walker-nightengale-lee

MeLCat borrowing unavailable Jan. 27 - Feb. 4

University Libraries

… MeLCat borrowing unavailable Jan. 27 - Feb. 4 Submitted by Sara Volmering on Kalamazoo, Mich.—MeLCat borrowing requests will be unavailable Monday, Jan. 27 ­ ­­­–Tuesday, Feb. 4, due to a … will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 4. MeLCat is a statewide service of the Library of Michigan that allows library … visit WMU News online. Contact: Sara Volmering January 27, 2025

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/01/melcat-upgrade-2025

New open textbooks published by WMU Libraries free for learners worldwide

University Libraries

… open textbooks by Western faculty funded by Open Educational Resources (OER) Creation Grants.  Western students and … A Workbook for College Students ,” by Amy Zufelt . “ Introduction to Methodological Philosophy: A Guide for … textbooks to OER has saved Western students an estimated $1.3 million in textbook costs in grant-funded courses. The …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/09/wmu-libraries-publishes-three-open-textbooks

Building bridges to the CPA profession: Dr. Brittani Shantel Jackson, CPA and NABA at WMU student chapter recognized with emerging leadership awards

Haworth College of Business

… the CPA profession: Dr. Brittani Shantel Jackson, CPA and NABA at WMU student chapter recognized with emerging … in their way. Now, both Jackson and the student organization she advises, NABA at WMU , will be honored for that … for CPAs that has served the profession for more than 120 years. NABA at Western Michigan University was also …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/businessnews2025micpa-naba

Western Michigan University ranked top education employer in Michigan

News

… WMU employees on criteria ranging from paths to professional advancement to workplace culture. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A top … released Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025 .   “This honor belongs to every faculty and staff … the list of top places to work in Michigan; WMU ranked No. 16 overall.   Western employs nearly 4,000 faculty and staff …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/top-ranking-forbes-best-state-employers-2025

Engineering the next generation of sustainable fiber-based products

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Engineering the next generation of sustainable fiber-based products Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on Lynn Martin (left) … WMU News  online. Contact: Liz VandenHeede November 18, 2024

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/paper-pilot-plant-engineering-sustainable-products-0