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Oh, what a feline: Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor

News

… Oh, what a feline: Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American … Jellicle cats, Vasilevich remains on stage for the entire show.   “Munkustrap is a very physically demanding role,” he … awesome . I did pretty well and placed in the top half of my age group,” says Vasilevich, who was attending a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/michael-vasilevich-wmu-theatre-cats-american-ninja-warrior

CHHS Sponsors WMU Women’s Track Team’s Homecoming 5K

College of Health and Human Services

… CHHS Sponsors WMU Women’s Track Team’s Homecoming 5K Submitted by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The … team dynamics and supportive coaching staff I met during my visit. At the same time, CHHS attracted me because of my … was my connection with Professor Cisler. He consistently checked in with me—even just for life chats—and I’ll always …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/homecoming-5k

What is...WMU professor on Jeopardy?

College of Arts and Sciences

… What is...WMU professor on Jeopardy? Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku … years ago, when Strong and her son started watching the show together. Although it was her son who first wanted the … after Professor of History Sally Hadden. Hadden says people often ask her what she did with the money won from the show. …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-jeopardy

From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg

College of Aviation

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/vanderberg

Student Spotlight: Ricardo Campos – Leading with Passion and Purpose in IT

Information Technology

… Student Spotlight: Ricardo Campos – Leading with Passion and Purpose in … tech support experience. His day typically starts with checking updates on university systems, answering calls, … with the power of information. "At OIT, I'm learning how systems connect and communicate. That foundation is …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/10/ricardo-campos-it-student-highlight

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

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement … Global Studies in the Field. Class assignments at Western often transcend traditional academic coursework to … importance to them. He had spent the morning talking about how objects have different meanings depending on historic …

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

Raiyan Wasi turns classroom knowledge into real-world impact

Haworth College of Business

… Raiyan Wasi turns classroom knowledge into real-world impact … about what gets me out of bed in the morning, it's seeing how cloud networking, large language models and data mining … The hands-on opportunities have truly transformed my education.” Wasi has been able to put his classroom …

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

Accountancy professor finds formula for connecting with students

Haworth College of Business

… Accountancy professor finds formula for connecting with students Submitted by Amy … and setting them up for professional success. She created a check-in system that she uses in her classes to give … are raving about this innovative approach and Jackson often has a crowd waiting to talk to her before class …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/accounting-connections-brittani-shantel-jackson

Study abroad at Western yields higher student success

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Study abroad at Western yields higher student success Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma … repeatedly from students when they return from overseas is how much more confident and independent they feel after …   Research also shows that students who study abroad often have a higher GPA than similar students who stayed on …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact

Fraternity camps out for Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity

News

… Fraternity camps out for Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity … uses its philanthropy events to support good causes and to show the community the positive impact fraternities and … (enter ATO or Campout in the appropriate box) or by check made payable to Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4971