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Longtime College of Arts and Sciences director of advising retires

College of Arts and Sciences

… Longtime College of Arts and Sciences director of advising retires … to class. Do your work. Ask for help.  Emblazoned on the wall at the entrance of the College of Arts and Sciences … you’re here to help solve students’ problems. The most rewarding (part of the job) is the students,” Knutson says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68709

Marketing, mobility and memories: Marco Azzopardi is making the most of his time at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… Marketing, mobility and memories: Marco Azzopardi is making the most of his time at … retails wheelchair-accessible vehicles. In this role, he was responsible for generating leads, nurturing prospects, … opportunity to be autonomous again, and I find it very rewarding to be a part of their mission,” says Azzopardi, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74561

Igniting innovation: A record-breaking year of groundbreaking research

W Magazine

… Western's expert faculty are landing unprecedented investments in potentially world-changing projects, giving … of Research and Innovation drew in $59.6 million in total awards for fiscal year 2024, up 42% over the previous year, which was also a record-breaking year. “I would like to say we’re …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/office-research-innovation-record-breaking-year

Immersive course lets Western students explore Indigenous approaches to environmental justice

News

… Immersive course lets Western students explore Indigenous … Johnathon Moulds) FULTON, Mich.—Carefully navigating the waters of the Pine Creek on kayaks and canoes, visitors from Western Michigan University observed beds of wild rice nearing maturity. The sacred plants are part of a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72530

Bachelor of Arts in German

World Languages and Literature

… Hours Build real confidence in German. Progress from intermediate language study to advanced conversation, … 2 Immersive Destinations Choose the Germany you want to experience. Study in Berlin, one of Europe’s major … German through the College of Arts and Sciences and a pathway for students preparing to teach German through the …

https://wmich.edu/languages/academics/german-ba

Expert Insights: The healing power of music

W Magazine

… music Submitted by Deanne Puca on Artist-in-residence Frank Waln performs on a Native American hand drum during his course about Indigenous music … as a tool for healing and activism. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Frank Waln is leaving a lasting legacy—one that bridges the gap …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/03/expert-insight-frank-waln

WMU Haworth student turns passion for data into professional success

Haworth College of Business

… as I find it fascinating how certain companies within the same industry can use data in completely different ways. I have always been interested in the process of how data is …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/business-analytics-kevin-wright-internships-study-abroad

An electrifying future: Western team charging ahead with energy innovations

W Magazine

… outages are happening more frequently and for longer time periods across the country, spurred by the combination of more extreme weather events— from heat waves to wildfires to hurricanes—and an aging energy … plans to electrify part or all of their fleets in the near future. Gomez and his students are studying how those …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66666

WMU Theatre produces world premiere for family audiences

Theatre

… Hatcher" has been adapted for the stage by the WMU Department of Theatre and Kalamazoo playwright and Education for … project. Tucker Rafferty's adaptation of Bruce Coville's award-winning novel works a fine balance between the mundane … since 2007. Handspring Puppet Co. created the stunning and award-winning puppets featured in Broadway's "War Horse" in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38300

St. Julian Winery makes gift to WMU leadership and business strategy program

Haworth College of Business

… and marketing, but also learn to work on teams with measurable performance outcomes. Through this, they can … situation when sustained.” To be considered for the award, students create video submissions highlighting their … Bronconess, and these submissions are evaluated within the award process. “There is so much passion surrounding the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67645