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WMU engineering student excels in the classroom, on the rugby field

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… major, works on a machine during his internship at Edgewater Automation. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An elite team runs like a … ethic. He's a hard worker and he's focused." Chad Henry , director of engineering at Edgewater Automation, describes … every week.  Medallion Scholars are required to complete service hours to maintain their scholarship, but working …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53485

Hockey-loving exercise science grad nets experience-driven hat trick through internship, campus work and RSOs

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As  Ariana Burgeson , B.S.'25, proudly displays her Western Michigan University diploma, ornate … and winning the program's first national championship was an incredible honor, but what I'll remember most are the … organizations on campus while also engaging in community service.  "I did a lot of meaningful work," she says. "Every …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/graduate-success-exercise-science-wmu-hockey-trainer-ariana-burgeson

Fall Protection Program

Environmental Health and Safety

… who work at elevated heights not on ladders.  In addition, this program ensures compliance with MIOSHA General … may be found at unprotected sides and edges, hoist areas, wall openings, excavations, ramps, walkways, or holes in … and defective components shall be removed from service.  The department supervisor shall have a plan and …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/fall-protection

Three high-profile graduates to receive WMU's top alumni honor

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… next month will receive Western Michigan University's Distinguished Alumni Award--the highest honor WMU can confer on its graduates. The … WMU in 1982. He is president of Ed Gordon Media, a multi-service production company, and an active broadcaster. He is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49360

All Life is Learning - December 2025

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… All Life is Learning - December 2025 Director's Note Director's Note Year-End Appeal We Need YOU … help support our organization in an incredibly meaningful way. As you think about year-end giving, please consider … a 501c3 public charity that operates the community news service known as NowKalamazoo, where Reid serves as Director …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/december-2025

Capital Intern Program

College of Arts and Sciences

… law and business. Though they specialize in areas as diverse as policy making, intelligence and social service, these individuals have at least one thing in … A longtime political science faculty member, Houghton has always been an advocate of experiential learning. Early in his …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/capital-intern

Investment, pandemic pivot spur success for genomics company

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… formed a solid foundation in the skin care industry before diversifying into clinical genetic testing. The company … cases began surging in the spring of 2020. "We really wanted to help in whatever way we could," says Mike Getz , … of COVID-19, Langerveld says. "The way you interact as a service with doctors and doctors' offices had been changing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64148

Mass Texting Policy

Policies

… Marketing and Strategic Communications Enforcement official Director of Digital Strategy Classification Board of … Communications Statement of policy This policy sets out the way in which Western Michigan University (WMU) will use mass … account, or office; text messages sent through third-party services on behalf of any unit of the University; and text …

https://wmich.edu/policies/mass-texting-policy

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Graduate College

… online application? We're just a phone call or an email away! (269) 387-2228 or (269) … and applicants, the  WMU International Student and Scholar Services website  includes information and a list of  … to 14 business days, during peak times due to volume, including just before the start of a semester.     I entered my …

https://wmich.edu/grad/apply/faq

WMU's statewide effort to boost foster youth college graduation receives funding

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… effort to boost foster youth college graduation receives funding Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: … and Maddy Day KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Kresge Foundation has awarded a second major grant to Western Michigan University … nine funded by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services). 858 students from foster care have been supported …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29089