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College of Health and Human Services offers new, redesigned programs for fall
College of Health and Human Services
… WMU’s commitment to health care fields, creating pathways for Western students to highly rewarding careers in great demand. For the fall of 2022, the … rewarding careers." Teaching nurses in classrooms and other settings requires a special set of skills. The WMU Bronson …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68762
WMU research facility assists in rediscovery of rare mineral deposit
News
… mineral deposit located under two West Michigan counties is set to spark a new multibillion industry in Michigan that … surface of West Michigan. A valuable resource The discovery was made by using the treasure trove of geologic data that … of the quality and amount of the potash in the Borgen Bed was done by using core samples provided by WMU geologists …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9197
Music therapy student finds belonging through mental health advocacy
News
… helped me through some of the darkest times in my life. I was like, 'You know what, if there's anything else I was put on this earth to do, it's to help people, and I … help people," Davis adds. Christian also empowered Davis to set up the Common Ground, a space on the second floor of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71821
For the birds: Avian adventures at Asylum Lake Preserve
News
… to one another and even battling, in some cases. Birdwatching at the preserve, which offers a publicly-accessible … the world. “The value of coming out in nature is to get away from all of the typical things that you’re worrying … birdwatching, Gill says. Asylum “does offer a really nice set of features and different natural areas. So, we can go …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58860
Charles 'Chuck' Comer obituary
News
… coach at Western Michigan University, died Dec. 13 . He was 79. Comer joined the WMU faculty in 1968 and retired in … of service to the University. In addition to teaching, he was as an assistant football coach for seven years, then … from WMU. Memorial service A public memorial service is set for 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22 , at Centerpoint …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37173
Event slated to gain broad input on new student center concept
News
… center being housed in an addition built onto a renovated Waldo Library to create a new integrated learning and … Center Project event is open to the public and set for 3 to 5 p.m. in the first-floor lounge of the … An open house will follow so attendees can engage in walk-up discussions and enjoy provided refreshments. About …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/39113
Isaac Ortega creates real relationships
Haworth College of Business
… great support system. Every professor I’ve had, whether it was within my major or not, has wanted me to succeed and pushed me to be the best I can be. … I made that decision to get involved.” With his sights set on graduation, Ortega is looking forward to his career. …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/business-analyticsisaac-ortegabait
WMU trustees approve 2019-20 tuition rates
News
… Board of Trustees has approved a recommendation to set tuition and required fees for 2019-20 at levels … measures across campus operations. "Our top priority is always to keep WMU's education as reasonably priced as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/54096
Raiyan Wasi turns classroom knowledge into real-world impact
Haworth College of Business
… Raiyan Wasi turns classroom knowledge into real-world impact … Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Raiyan Wasi , an international student from Dhaka, Bangladesh, is … facilities, implementing secure network access policies and setting up servers with security best practices. …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/computer-information-systems-raiyan-wasi-international-student
WMU Student Center becomes the 17th campus building to earn LEED certification
WMU Student Center
… dining center. (Kalamazoo, Mich.) - The WMU Student Center was awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design v4 … Council, the LEED ratings system provides a widely used set of environmentally responsible design and construction …
https://wmich.edu/student-center/news/2025/08/student-center-leed-certification