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Mathematics

… Normal School, a training school for grades one to eight was established to provide teaching experiences for college … was moved in 1955 to a temporary barracks building near the football stadium. Tragically, a fire over the … in the Department began teaching computer programming and scientific computing courses. However, it soon became clear …

https://wmich.edu/math/about/history

A growing inspiration: Undergraduates’ garden initiative motivates the masses

College of Arts and Sciences

… and Will Roosien, the group of undergraduates leading the Seed urban gardening initiative, are seated on the retaining wall overlooking the garden they've cultivated as part of … flourishes with an array of fresh produce—from baby watermelons to cherry tomatoes. This garden is more than mere …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73961

College of Arts and Sciences students win big in 2025

College of Arts and Sciences

… of Arts and Sciences students win big in 2025 Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on From the ice rink to the dance floor to the radio … 16, defeating Boston University 6-2.   The entire weekend was electric. Broncos took to the streets to celebrate the …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-national-wins-0

WMU women aviators ready for start of national cross-country race

News

… WMU women aviators ready for start of national cross-country race … the the deep south. Official race checkpoints along the way include Albuquerque, New Mexico; Midland and Waco, … at WMU has all been in Michigan. She is, however, extraordinarily aware of the weather challenges they may face, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33082

All Life is Learning - January 2026

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

Director's Note Happy New Year! As we prepare for a new semester, here are some friendly reminders: Course … remember that  self-registration online  is the  fastest way to register for courses —we have included step-by-step … homework, just exploring lots of interesting topics. In the near future we will offer courses in different formats -- …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/january-2026

Michigan State Police fund WMU Cold Case Program students: A win-win for justice and education

Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police

… career opportunities and potentially give victims' family members some closure. In September 2023, MSP committed to … work both in the Cold Case Program offices and up to an additional four hours a week at an MSP post or facility.    Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten received an Award for Professional Excellence from the Michigan State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/72963

Fashion show puts Western students' design skills, resilience on display

News

… show puts Western students' design skills, resilience on display Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"My first sentence was 'I love shoes,'" says Chloe LePine , recalling the … delight she felt when her mother showed her a pair of shimmering ruby red slippers as a toddler. "I just always knew, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63636

WMU students place first at sales competition

News

… Michigan University's Haworth College of Business claimed first place at the University of Toledo Invitational … in the top three in 2019 and 2018. This year's competition was completely virtual, with 36 schools competing via Zoom. The task was to sell 3M™ 775L Cubitron™ II Discs and the clean sanding system to a recreational vehicle …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63547

WMU grad student's poetry book published, wins big award

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… WMU grad student's poetry book published, wins big award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Rocha … by the Association of Writers and Writing Programs and named after American poet, writer, editor and critic Donald Hall, came as a big surprise to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26664

Classic air race with WMU aviators to travel through Kalamazoo

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… Vena KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Two Western Michigan University women aviators will join more than 50 other teams of women … do flybys at checkpoints in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Missouri and Tennessee. The 10 … instructor at the college. Karsten is a 2005 graduate of Onaway High School. "It's going to challenge me not only as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24905