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… Dance, exercise science grad finds rhythm of success at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Shaniya Tate graduated with a double major in dance and exercise science. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Over the course of … by leaps and bounds—both literally and figuratively.   “Western Michigan University has made me grow in the best …

… Western celebrates faculty excellence with tenure and promotions Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … , School of Public Affairs and Administration James Springstead , Department of Chemical and Paper Engineering …

… Late scholar Timothy Light leaves a lasting impact on Western Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Timothy Light Dr. … Timothy Light , professor emeritus of comparative religion and a longtime champion of international education at Western, died Dec. 14, 2025, in Kalamazoo. After teaching in …

… Alumni classnotes: Winter and spring 2025 Submitted by Deanne Puca on Western Michigan University recognizes alumni achievements …

… Western set to compete with top U.S. universities in the EcoCAR Innovation Challenge Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on The launch event for the EcoCAR Innovation … officially kicks off in fall 2026 and runs through spring 2030. At the conclusion, teams will present their …

… Western remembers VP Emeritus Robert Beam Submitted by … , BBA ’65, MBA ’71, vice president emeritus for business and finance, died Nov. 7, 2025, in Kalamazoo. Beam managed the University’s financial operations and campus infrastructure development for 22 years, …

… World Series champion David Dombrowski reflects on time at Western Submitted by Adam Dietz on David Dombrowski, … amassed a Hall of Fame-worthy Major League Baseball career. And it all started with his Lee Honors College senior … Dombrowski was a 21-year-old senior studying accounting at Western, he needed to complete a thesis project in order to …

… Spring Into The Streets Spring 2026 Submitted by Valerie Ott on Spring Into the Streets You and your organization is invited to volunteer next weekend at Western Michigan University's (WMU) Spring into the Streets! …

… Spring 2026 student exhibit Submitted by Angela Brcka on … Mich.—University Libraries is honored to feature creative and research works by Western Michigan University students during the spring of …

… Western welcomes high schoolers for ALSAME college access event Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University hosted the 2026 ALSAME Youth … the WMU Student Center for a day focused on college access and career readiness.   The conference featured workshops, …