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New study abroad experience for first-year students launches a WMU education in the Dominican Republic

Study Abroad

… April 22 at 6 p.m., to learn more. WMU Study Abroad will award a $500 scholarship to any student participating in … geographic and gender‑related factors shape economic pathways. Students visiting a modern sugar mill in San Pedro de …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/02/first-year-study-abroad

Friday Feature: Chris Ko

College of Aviation

… it seemed like the best, most recognized program that was also close to home. He has been an avid aviation lover since he was a child. Chris said that he would often get in trouble … watching the women’s USA hockey team make it all the way to gold. He is also glad that he has more of an appreciation …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/ko

From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

… hoops fan, Trey Conner spends his days in the Grand Rapids Gold team offices serving as COO. For Trey Conner, every day … cannon going off, climbing that big hill in the end zone. I was always rooting for the home team,” says Trey Conner , BS ’11.  …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold

The ultimate assist: Sports and Event Management Club to connect students with industry at career fair

College of Education and Human Development

… job openings, summer internships and professional pathways. In addition, students organized a panel with industry … challenges that make the profession challenging and rewarding. Employers and partners in attendance will include … Human Development, the Kalamazoo Growlers, the Grand Rapids Gold, the Battle Creek Battle Jacks, the Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/sports-event-management-club-career-networking-fair

Doctoral candidate charts course for success in world-class sailing win

News

… center, recently became a champion at the 2025 Vintage Gold Cup alongside teammate Luke Lawrence. (Photo courtesy: Walter Cooper) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Saying the sky’s the limit … his course for success—both in the lab and on the open water. A former Olympic-track sailor, Asif recently became a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/star-vintage-sailing-world-champion-mohammed-asif

Teaching for tomorrow: How hands-on AI experience is empowering new educators

College of Education and Human Development

… course not knowing much about AI and feeling extremely wary of its ethical and environmental impacts. However, both … using AI tools,” says Zelaya. “During the courses, I was able and willing to have more conversations with friends … integrated and project-based courses One of those courses was “Empowering Education with AI,” which Zelaya describes …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/wmu-cehd-leading-ai-integration-education

Geology students conduct research as part of carbon sequestration work

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Sara Dillon on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students might not always expect their professors to admit to them, “I don’t … focused on carbon sequestration may provide an important way to mitigate the effects of climate change caused by the … class, and many were able to present their findings at a scientific conference.   Kaczmarek plans to continue …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/11/kaczmarekgeos4350

Spring 2026 student exhibit

University Libraries

… This student exhibit can be found on the second floor of Waldo Library in the rotunda . Jadyn Carl Pittman … the sections of the beats I’m most proud of, whether it was using only stock VSTs in “FLXR” or solving an 808 … Criminal Justice   "David Reimagined" Oil, pastels and gold leaf on canvas I was looking at pictures online of the …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/student-exhibit-spring-2026

Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards Submitted by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three … where they will work in one of the world’s most dynamic scientific research hubs. Grenoble is home to several of … with scholars, musicians and composers here is deeply rewarding,” he says. “It fosters personal growth and opens new …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/fulbright-scholar-awardees

Free at-home COVID-19 test kits distributed throughout campus

Sindecuse Health Center

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69214