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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

Learning across the globe in WMU's College of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

… Learning across the globe in WMU's College of Arts and Sciences … and academic study. “The College of Arts and Sciences is incredibly supportive of study abroad programs, … which include Arabic, Chinese, French, German and Japanese.”  These study abroad experiences include language …

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

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

Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company

W Magazine

… Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company … the LGBTQ+ community and entertainment market through advertising and marketing strategy,” says senior Mani Williams . … they navigated those challenges. Payton Walker operates a crypto mining service that is geared toward those with no …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70888

WMU Study Abroad nears pre-Covid levels, faculty-led programs drive participation growth

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Thirty-nine Western Michigan University students will embark on … travel during the spring semester with their professors.  This milestone marks a growing trend at The Haenicke Institute … about how the Dutch influenced the founding of the U.S. legal structure. They also study contemporary criminal …

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

WMU, Kalamazoo College, partner for Japanese language and culture event

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU, Kalamazoo College, partner for Japanese language and culture event Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Haenicke Institute for Global Education announces the 2025 Japanese … Center and Kalamazoo College are partnering to offer this event in-person for the first time.  “The main purpose is

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

Japanese musician to perform on campus during second U.S. tour

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

Japanese musician to perform on campus during second U.S. … performs traditional and modern Japanese music on the shamisen. KALAMAZOO Mich.—On his second U.S. tour, Sato …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45560

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