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Conflict of Interest: Board of Trustees and Executive Officials, and Senior Administrative Officers
Board of Trustees
… disclose those conflicts and work with the University to manage them. Conflicts may arise in situations such as … Key Definitions 3.1 Associate : any person, trust, organization or enterprise of, in or with which the individual or … Michigan University, Board of Trustees, Bylaws (2002) 2024-25 Annual Disclosure Form: Board of Trustees, Executive …
https://wmich.edu/policies/conflict-interest-board
Scholarship in action: Research highlights
University Libraries
… with the Medieval Institute, we presented several educational lectures for the Medieval Research Group , highlighting … into the events that led to the Templars' dissolution in 1312. The Knights Templar, known for its exploits during the … about the benefits and challenges of open access (OA) and today’s publishing landscape. Panelists Dr. Wendy Beane , …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-research-highlights
Master of Arts Admission
Philosophy
… application system that allows both domestic and international students to submit required information into one … is open August for those interested in applying for Fall 2025. Apply Now light left …
https://wmich.edu/philosophy/academics/graduate/admission
Learning Communities and Cohorts
Teaching and Learning
… efforts for the WMU community. Learning communities enable participants to explore a topic in-depth, generate … Learning Communities Meeting Students Where They Are In today’s chaotic world, helping one another succeed requires … lived.” Gold Standard PBL in Higher Education In August of 2024, WMU Teaching and Learning, PBL Works, and a group of …
https://wmich.edu/x/teaching-learning/events/communities-cohorts
Loew Lectures
Medieval Institute
… He was a strong supporter of what has become the International Congress on Medieval Studies, and his efforts as … Relics, and Status between the Middle Ages and the Modern World" Nicholas Paul, Fordham University November 6, … in connection with ENGL 5550: Paradise Lost, taught by Elizabeth Bradburn "Scars of Silence: The Tomb of Saint James …
https://wmich.edu/medieval/research/loew-lectures
First-Year Writing Directory
English
… First-Year Writing Directory Hannah Arvanigian is a graduate student working on her MFA in … Bloody Publishing in May 2026. Find him online at www.fezavery.com. Kyle Battle is a multi-genre writer and teacher … and an MA in English literature and creative writing (2024), both from Central Michigan University. Emily …
https://wmich.edu/english/academics/first-year-writing/staff
Creating sustainable library collections in a digital world
University Libraries
… Creating sustainable library collections in a digital world Since their … now and expect to see the first offerings during the 2024-2025 academic year. As a research institution, the … without additional cost to WMU. These new publishing models, developed in partnership with both publishers and …
https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2024/02/impact-report-sustainable-collections
Severe wintry weather closes WMU campuses for third day, Jan. 23
News
… 2008, Feb. 1—WMU closed due to snow. 2009, Dec. 10—Blizzard conditions closed WMU. 2013, Jan. 31—Snow and icy … warning cause the University to close early on the final day before winter recess. 2023, Feb. 22—An ice storm hit … and power outages prompted Western and schools to close. 2024, Jan. 12—A large winter storm and strong winds sweeping …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/closure-january-23-2026
Mid-American Conference Academic Leadership Development Program (MAC-ADLP) Spring 2026 Workshop
Teaching and Learning
… is honored to host the Spring 2026 MAC ALDP Workshop, April 13-15, in Kalamazoo. This workshop convenes more than 65 … academic leaders – for three days of collaborative professional development. The MAC-ALDP, sponsored by the MAC Academic … and navigate conflict in ways that strengthen organizational well-being and trust? Learning Objective (LO3): …
https://wmich.edu/x/macaldp2026
Advising
Spanish
… Spanish for the first time, enroll in Basic Spanish I (SPAN 1000). If you have had some contact with the language , … other experiences, take the Spanish online placement examination and then register according to your test results. If … Dr. Mariola Pérez de la Cruz is on sabbatical during the 2025-26 academic year. Study abroad advisor Dr. Mercedes …
https://wmich.edu/spanish/advising