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WMU closes Kalamazoo campuses March 19 due to widespread power outage

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… the Kalamazoo campuses remain closed and classes are canceled today, Thursday, March 19 .  The Grand Rapids campus and the College of Aviation in Battle Creek remain open Thursday. Please be … the Help Desk . This article will be updated with special hours as information becomes available. Check the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/closure-march-19-2026

WMU closes early Jan. 27 because of severe weather

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… WMU closes early Jan. 27 because of severe weather Submitted by Emily Doran on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except … severe weather. Classes scheduled for 2 p.m. or later are canceled. This article will be updated with special hours as … and power outages prompted Western and schools to close. 2024, Jan. 12—A large winter storm and strong winds sweeping …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/early-release-january-27-2026

WMU in India: Sustainable business and human connection

Haworth College of Business

… has mastered how to let a place teach as much as a syllabus can. “Our primary focus is on academics, but it’s nested in … Instead, we travel to our partners to hear and see what they are doing.” This past December, 22 students from … in a better position to think about the role business can play in solving tough problems.” Learning through …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/study-abroad-india-wmu-haworth

WMU Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award Winner - Albert Glenn

College of Aviation

… individuals or organizations who have demonstrated a significant impact on helping to increase diversity in the field of … efforts that increase the number of underrepresented minority individuals in aviation-related careers in the … aircraft sales. Most recently Captain Glenn completed his training as a 777 Captain. Captain Glenn is the former …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/11/glenn

Introductory programming course uses AI as a learning aid

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… develop analytical thinking. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— As educators grapple with the implications of using artificial intelligence (AI), a Western … information systems who is also pursuing a computer science minor. “It does not answer every problem, but what AI gave …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/ai-learning-tools-teaching-model

Future Iraqi engineer learns English and new perspectives at WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Future Iraqi engineer learns English and new perspectives at WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on By Linda … to study abroad for three years—one year to learn American English and two years to study for my master’s degree.” … immigration, student success and post-graduation job training.    The institute also facilitates short- and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/nemeah-spotlight

Alumni panel and scholarship presentation strike big during WMU and Grand Rapids Gold partnership

College of Education and Human Development

… Alumni panel and scholarship presentation strike big during WMU and Grand Rapids Gold … Rapids Gold; Ameer Ismail , M.A.'11, B.S.'07, scout for the Canada Football League's Toronto Argonauts; Eric Woodyard , … the Gold) that the Detroit Pistons was looking to start a minor league team and asking if I would want to start the …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/03/grand-rapids-gold-basketball-partnership-alumni-panel-scholarship

Innovation alert: AI marketing projects help students thrive

Haworth College of Business

… Innovation alert: AI marketing projects help students thrive … AI subscriptions covered by the grant, Cowley’s students trained their own versions of a custom GPT to perform a … in SEO concepts. I saw real-time evidence of how AI tools can help students' critical thinking skills.” Cowley’s …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/ai-marketing-grants

Speakers to challenge silence, erasure at WMU MLK Jr. Day events

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… Speakers to challenge silence, erasure at WMU MLK Jr. Day events Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. … West, who ran for president in 2024 as an independent candidate, is recognized for his pointed critiques on … Day C elebration committee  and director of education and training for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion . “ MLK …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/mlk-day-2026-events-preview

WMU’s Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten wins MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success

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… the classroom through the Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Mid-American Conference has named Western Michigan University’s Dr. … in hands-on investigative work that enriches their academic training and equips them for professional careers. Kuersten …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mac-outstanding-faculty-award-2026-ashlyn-kuersten