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Student Spotlight: Jose Ortiz-Martinez – From Soccer Fields to Cybersecurity

Information Technology

… – From Soccer Fields to Cybersecurity Submitted by Gary Barton on The help desk really throws you out there—you learn a lot … a standout alumna whose success story is well-known across campus. With her guidance and a job opportunity already …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/06/jose-ortiz-martinez-it-student-highlight

Weather prompts WMU to close at 5 today, all day Wednesday, Jan. 30

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… close at 5 today, all day Wednesday, Jan. 30 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Please refer to the newest article … emergency services, all of Western Michigan University's campuses and regional locations in Michigan close at 5 p.m. … Buses will not be running during the Jan. 30  closure. Dining Services —All residence hall dining centers and Café …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51367

Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Program for career growth Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on   KALAMAZOO, Mich. - WMU alumnus Molly Dixon never thought that a class she took her first-year on campus would send her on journey to Central America and help …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/program-feature-global-studies

From cowboy hats to kickoff: Bronco pride on display during WMU Spirit Week, Homecoming 2025

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… From cowboy hats to kickoff: Bronco pride on display during WMU Spirit Week, Homecoming 2025 Submitted … welcomes alumni, students, employees, families and fans to campus for Homecoming 2025 from Friday to Sunday, Oct. 10-12 …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/homecoming-2025-weekend-kickoff

Associate director of culinary operations makes mark in nationwide cooking competition

Dining Services

… Associate director of culinary operations makes mark in nationwide cooking competition Submitted … Boot on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University Dining's associate director of culinary operations, Chef … to explore a variety of global cuisines to share with the campus community," says Hazel Mitchell.  Global Fusion

https://wmich.edu/dining/news/2024/09/cando-challenge-0

Room-and-board rates to rise by 3.5 percent for 2016-17

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… rates to rise by 3.5 percent for 2016-17 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting at its … academic year to provide continued support for educational campus living facilities that are both affordable and … In 2015-16, WMU operated 22 residence halls, seven dining facilities, six cafés, and four apartment-style …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31818

International alumna brings bold vision to Spring Gala: A full circle moment for an MBA student turned community and corporate leader

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… International alumna brings bold vision to Spring Gala: A full circle moment for an MBA student … my second hometown,” she says. “I never left. I watched campus change, grow and evolve. Western is a part of me.” …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/04/karin-li-global-alumna

WMU business student honored as a top leader in Michigan

Haworth College of Business

… WMU business student honored as a top leader in Michigan Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Senior human resource management major Madison Petroff  from Roseville, Michigan, is many things—a …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/collegiate-deca-madison-petroff

WMU business college receives largest philanthropic gift in its history

Haworth College of Business

… philanthropic gift in its history Submitted by Stacey Lowis on A $17 million gift was announced from The Stan Lucas Trust. The gift … hooked and eventually found himself making the trek to East Campus to attend his business courses. A talented football …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/largest-gift-haworth-college-business-lucas-trust

WMU room and board rates for 2019-20 to rise by 3.12%

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… rates for 2019-20 to rise by 3.12% Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting at its April 24 meeting, the … In 2018-19, WMU operated 22 residence halls, five dining facilities, seven cafés and five apartment-style … In the fall 2018 semester, 5,083 residents lived on campus, and 89.5% of degree-seeking, first-time freshmen …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53110