Search

Raiyan Wasi turns classroom knowledge into real-world impact

Haworth College of Business

… student from Dhaka, Bangladesh, is growing his potential at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. … “I've worked with the International Student Council and Western Student Association to make WMU feel more like home … and participation.” As Wasi approaches graduation, he is looking forward to the opportunities that lie ahead of him. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/computer-information-systems-raiyan-wasi-international-student

Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf

College of Aviation

…   How about these for the now-retired 1983 alumnus of the Western Michigan University College of Aviation with a … not an A&P mechanic," he says.  "Rather, they come looking to learn to be a mechanic and are put into … program and advise prospective students to give WMU a good look.  In all my offices around the world, I displayed …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf

WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection

News

… on court cases nationwide. In fact, a faculty team at Western Michigan University hopes it does. "Even though my … some help understanding racial bias. He didn't have to look far. "I approached my wife, because I'm not an expert … for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies . She began looking into the Batson challenge, which is invoked to argue …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344

WMU alumnus Zachary Earle awarded Elite Margriet Tindemans Early Strings Scholarship

College of Fine Arts

… that bridges centuries of musical tradition, 2024 Western Michigan University alumnus Zachary Earle has been … Preece of the Grand Rapids Symphony before enrolling at Western Michigan University. Here, he earned his Bachelor of … to Early Music America for granting me this scholarship and look forward to helping the next generation of artists, from …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/07/earle-scholarship-award

Strategic Planning enters next phase at WMU

News

… to work identifying recommendations to guide the future of Western Michigan University. The institution is developing a … for the decade ahead. "This is a transformative moment for Western Michigan University, and it's time to rethink the … the University's core purpose, what future success might look like and the values that define WMU. A virtual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66741

Time set aside to discuss main campus improvements

News

… sit at the center of main campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University students and employees are … what they would like the center of the main campus to look like in the future. For more news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28925

Pickard steps down from WMU Board of Trustees

News

… and has been a tireless advocate for young people. We look forward to his continued friendship." Over the years, … including a gift in excess of $3 million for the Western Heights residence halls, which are comprised of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48990

Students crack code for career success at WMU Cybersecurity Summit

News

… staying ahead of the curve on cybersecurity is crucial. Western Michigan University’s annual Cybersecurity Summit … than ever ,” Garald Barton IV , marketing manager for Western’s Office of Information Technology , says of the … year was a capture the flag competition developed by the Western Research Advisory for Vulnerabilities, Exploits and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/students-lead-cybersecurity-summit-2025

Student finalists for $100K Cultivate 269 pitch competition announced

News

… announced Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nine Western Michigan University students are about to go … in engagement from more than 2,000 Broncos—nearly 10% of Western’s student body. “The response to the inaugural … 269, a partnership between Kalamazoo Forward Ventures and Western Michigan University, is Michigan’s largest student …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/cultivate-269-finalists

WMU hosts area sixth-graders to show college life

News

… in the Kalamazoo Public Schools' Class of 2026 will tour Western Michigan University for a day on a school-by-school … . For the 11th year in a row, students will get a firsthand look at college life and the opportunities available with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57696