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WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Dec. 4

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… WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Dec. 4 Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Board of Trustees is set to convene at noon on Thursday, Dec. 4 , in the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/wmu-board-meets-dec-4-2025

Level up: WMU’s new esports lab signals commitment to career preparation in growing industry

College of Education and Human Development

… new esports lab signals commitment to career preparation in growing industry Submitted by Chris Hybels on The new Bronco Esports Lab, located on the … or gaming. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is solidifying its reputation as a leading institution for …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/new-esports-lab-education-gaming-recreation-center-students

‘United is the Way’ for Broncos as WMU launches 2025 United Way campaign

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… ‘United is the Way’ for Broncos as WMU launches 2025 United Way … University launches its 2025 United Way campaign, continuing a long-standing tradition of collective giving and community impact. With the theme “United is the Way,” this year’s effort celebrates the strength of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/wmu-united-way-2025-campaign-launch

Doctoral candidate charts course for success in world-class sailing win

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… Doctoral candidate charts course for success in world-class sailing win Submitted by Erin Flynn on … He sees nothing but possibility as he charts his course for success—both in the lab and on the open water. … , held Oct. 1-4 at Gull Lake Yacht Club in Richland, comprised multiple races that challenged sailors to navigate …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/star-vintage-sailing-world-champion-mohammed-asif

Lessons in language: Mastering Japanese, computer engineering opens doors for WMU grad

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… Lessons in language: Mastering Japanese, computer engineering opens … by Erin Flynn on Noah Braasch, a 2023 Presidential Scholar, is graduating from Western with bachelor’s degrees in both … , the Western Michigan University student had realized his dream of studying abroad and was celebrating with an epic …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-computer-engineering-japanese-noah-braasch

Light Center for Chinese Studies funds a documentary, a biography and a multimedia online language studies platform in 2025

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Light Center for Chinese Studies funds a documentary, a biography and a … language studies platform in 2025 Submitted by Maddie Christians on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Haenicke Institute for … Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies Research Grant. This year, awards will support three innovative projects: a …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/12/grant-awards

Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

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… Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants Submitted by Erin Flynn on Mehran (Zabi) Najafi is graduating with a bachelor's degree in political science and a number of impactful experiences on his resume. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From crossing the border to flee …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-political-science-mehran-najafi

WMU business professors see signs of economic recovery amid pandemic

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… WMU business professors see signs of economic recovery amid … five months in, there are signs of hope the U.S. economy is on its way to recovery. Unemployment is decreasing, jobs … in the Haworth College of Business. "(Those include) investing in people and the health of people, and focusing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60747

WMU, area law enforcement to conduct training exercise in Knauss Hall during fall break

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… WMU, area law enforcement to conduct training exercise in Knauss Hall during fall break Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Western Michigan University …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/public-safety-training-event

Social work students strengthen partnership with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center

College of Health and Human Services

… Submitted by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students in Western Michigan University’s macro social work course, … Credit Union’s Community Connection Center during a field visit on Nov. 17, 2025. The experience supported the course’s … initiatives, including: Economic Empowerment: $1.9 million distributed in interest and dividends to members. Housing …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/honorcu2