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Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world cybersecurity RSO

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Lambert on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University residence hall was the birthplace of several ideas for cybersecurity … to future goals at the University, McElroy and Burns were always thinking of unique ways to make the most of their first …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/wraven-cybersecurity-rso

Peyser Endowment for the Study of New France

History

… Peyser Endowment for the Study of New France. The endowment was created by J. Randall Peyser with a gift of $100,000 to … of the previously lost Fort St. Joseph. Fort St. Joseph was an important French trading post, located in present day … short-term and long- term fellowships for scholars-in-residence if resources are available.  Archaeologically …

https://wmich.edu/history/peyserendowment

Plan ahead: Check winter recess 2024-25 hours for campus offices, facilities

News

… on limited hours through the start of spring semester. Residence halls close  Friday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. and reopen … 23 and reopen on  Jan. 2. Online ticket information is always available.  Sindecuse Health Center , including the … through Jan. 1 and reopen for regular hours on  Jan. 2 .  Waldo Library is closed  Dec. 15 with limited hours until …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/campus-winter-recess-2024-25-hours

Need-based aid hike outpaces 2022-23 tuition increase under WMU board-approved plan

News

… 2%. The annual cost for room and board in a traditional residence hall with a 14-meal plan option will be $10,545. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68372

New Sangren designed for instructional change and sustainability

News

… built with the goal of achieving LEED gold certification, was designed by SHW Group of Berkley, Mich. and constructed … Co. A formal celebration, "Excellence Renewed," was set for Sept. 28. It also recognized the creation of an … wood products Low-VOC (volatile organic compound) interior finishes Use of salvaged granite for paving 78 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1840

WMU programs recognized by national diversity magazine

News

… diverse or disadvantaged businesses and increasing campus awareness about inclusiveness — received acclaim from a national diversity magazine. WMU was one of 90 institutions from around the nation named an … cultural humility for such units as the Bernhard Center, Residence Life, Admissions Ambassadors and First-Year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61244

The Division of Student Affairs welcomes two new associate vice presidents

Student Life

… of division debt and long-range financial and capital renewal planning. He was instrumental in orchestrating the successful … at the university in the areas of facilities, housing and residence life, Greek life, student leadership and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65674

Budding engineer ready to create career opportunities at Western

First-Year Faces

… to navigate college. "I'm excited about everything! Being away from home, being on my own, the responsibility," says … a first-year student, he's already earned several credits toward his degree through a dual enrollment  partnership … "When I learned about (the Engineering House), there was a strong emphasis on easy access to study groups. We're …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/news/2025/07/class-2029-jonathan-malone-engineering

Thousands of students, families to attend summer orientation sessions

News

… have an easier time transitioning to WMU and come away with a better understanding of the University. About … in the four monthly half-day sessions that already are underway. The three remaining sessions will be held Fridays on … and participate in activities such as presentations from Residence Life, the Office of Student Financial Aid and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16146

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

News

… running during the Jan. 30  closure. Dining Services —All residence hall dining centers and Café 1903 Late-night …

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