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… WMU Foundation receives historic gift in excess of a half-billion dollars, the largest ever for a … institution Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Visionary Western Michigan University graduates have donated …

… Western team works to increase gender, racial diversity in higher ed STEM fields Submitted by Erin Flynn on A team at Western is partnering with teams from three other institutions to … at Western in July 2021. Margaret Mooney, left, and Dr. Kristina Lemmer stand with a vacuum chamber in Lemmer's lab. …

… WMU only Michigan university among 33 finalists in NSF Idea Machine competition Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich. —The next big idea to shape the …

… Circuits and music: Engineering student creates energy in and out of the classroom … her to carefully manage her studies and activities. Bright discovered her path to an electrical engineering career … about the world in a way I didn’t understand before. This major is my path to improving efficiency and …

… Mobility grant drives WMU and state forward as leaders in high-tech education, research and training Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Undergraduate research assistant Maggie Waechter (left) works with Dr. Claudia … industry. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is one of three research universities selected by the state …

… star Sam Beal tackles Alzheimer's awareness in national campaign Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sam Beal … YORK—A former Western Michigan University football standout is putting his success to good use. Sam Beal , now a cornerback for the …

… Senior Engineering Design Conference Join us on April 21, 2026 Share … about their work and the exciting things they have accomplished. What you will see are the results of our thriving … Applied Sciences showcases the work of students from all disciplines. It is an opportunity for them to share fresh …

… Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college Submitted by Deanne Puca on Left to right: Irving … Men of Color Summit. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Levi Soto started his education at Western Michigan University studying engineering, a field that fit in with his experience helping his father with their family …

… First-of-its-kind research shows lake-effect snow trends in Southwest … Michigan will see more lake-effect snow than average this winter. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Winter is coming, and it could be a snowy one in Southwest …

… BIORETS Research Experiences for Teachers in the Biology of Plants, Animals, Microorganisms, and their Environments Program Description This National Science Foundation funded BIORETS program at WMU …