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Students build leadership skills, promote belonging at WMU-hosted MAASU Spring Conference

News

… hoisted banners representing their newfound families, it was hard to tell many had just met.   Thien Lohavichan , a … March 20-22. As chair of the Family Leaders Committee, he was charged with recruiting and organizing leaders, … conference together.   “My favorite part of the conference was seeing all the family leaders meet their family members …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/wmu-hosts-midwest-asian-pacific-islander-desi-american-students-union-spring-2026

WMU closes campuses Jan. 20 for severe weather

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… by Emily Doran on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, all WMU campuses are closed and classes are … The Sindecuse Health Center will be closed Tuesday . Waldo Library and Zhang Legacy Collections Center will be … 2022, Dec. 22—Impending severe winter weather and blizzard warning cause the University to close early on the final day …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/closure-january-20-2026

Alum's degree research evolves into new company

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a doctoral student, Deepak Ravindra wanted to solve a current societal or industrial problem. He collaborated with Professor John …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/08/34571

WMU Haworth student turns passion for data into professional success

Haworth College of Business

… the same industry can use data in completely different ways. I have always been interested in the process of how data is … Serving as a project management intern, his main role was to create a Power BI database from a set of Excel …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/business-analytics-kevin-wright-internships-study-abroad

WMU’s student-run WIDR-FM receives national, international recognition

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… acclaim, with students named finalists for a total of 16 awards between the 2025-26 Intercollegiate Broadcasting System (IBS) awards and the 2025 International Student Broadcasting … their accomplishments.”   The reigning IBS Abraham & Borst Award winner for Best Overall Station, WIDR is the only …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/widr-fm-best-student-run-radio-station-awards-2025-26

Project Spotlight: Inside WMU’s Phone Transition – A Modern Upgrade

Information Technology

… – A Modern Upgrade Submitted by Gary Barton on This project was about future-proofing WMU’s communication. We’re now … Michigan University has officially wrapped up the Phone Services Transition Project, ushering in a new era of communication across campus. This wasn’t just a technical upgrade—it was a strategic move to …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/inside-wmus-phone-transition-it-project-spotlight

Pact with WMU puts Aquinas students on fast track to master’s degrees

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… multiple fields of study. It means students do not have to wait until completing a bachelor’s degree to start working … of Arts in chemistry and Master of Science in Engineering (industrial-accelerated) , will be available in fall 2019. … community that emphasizes career preparation, leadership, service to others and lifelong learning. Learn more by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52249

WMU accountancy students honored with scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… Accountancy Foundation. Orion Rahjes from Des Moines, Iowa, received the Minority Advancement/Dream Builders … the David and Kathy Petoskey Scholarship. The $5,000 awards go to students who are in their final year of studying … and practice accounting skills around the world, being of service to their community in a field that they love. Rahjes …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/accountancy-scholarships-orion-rahjes-frans-tanade

Motorcycle safety device earns top spot at annual pitch competition

Haworth College of Business

… top spot at annual pitch competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Winners of the 2016 K.C. O'Shaughnessy Business … campus apply to participate in the competition, which awards cash prizes and provides an important networking … Trash Can Suction Solutions, pitched by Lukas Swoboda, an industrial and entrepreneurial engineering major from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31426

A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots

College of Aviation

… their degrees in aviation flight science in 2019, along the way enjoying the festive environment of being in the student … as certified fight instructors for Superior Aviation Gateway, which is based at the executive airport serving the … the newly appointed FOs will be heading to Republic Airways, a regional carrier headquartered in Indianapolis, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/karleighandmitch