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Professor’s research team helping MDOT reduce construction timeline

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A sure sign of spring is road construction. While some may dread the interruptions to their daily commute, researchers at Western Michigan University are helping to pave the way for … of Michigan bridge surfaces, minimizing disruptions and improving construction timelines. Dr. Upul Attanayake , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70417

Retirees

Human Resources

… Retirees 25 Year Club   - Recognizes faculty and staff who have at least 25 years of service to Western Michigan University. Find more information on … Institute - The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Western Michigan University is designed for adults 50 and

https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/retirees

Expanding global educations while empowering future leaders

College of Arts and Sciences

… Expanding global educations while empowering future leaders … for high school students to earn college credit, Western Michigan University continues to expand … students to Panama for a homestay in 2023, and during spring break of 2025, she took 12 students to Mexico, where …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-dualenrollment

Timely foreign policy talks free for WMU students, employees

News

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is again partnering with the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan in Grand Rapids to promote timely talks on international issues … is its "Great Decisions Series" of lectures held each spring. Dr. Michelle Metro-Roland , director of faculty and

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21285

Future Teachers of Color - Inspire Conference 2026

College of Education and Human Development

… Inspire Conference hosted by Future Teachers of Color, a Western Michigan University registered student organization … of color, high school students interested in teaching and all interested community members are welcomed to attend. … future educators who plan to work with students of color at Western Michigan University.  We focus on various topics …

https://wmich.edu/education/ftc-inspire

All Life is Learning - November 2021

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… All Life is Learning - November 2021 Director's Note and In this Issue Director's Note This past July, we … 10 Wednesday, 10 a.m. Unveiling American Genius OLLI at Western Michigan University A reimagining of the Kalamazoo … permanent collection, illuminating the ingenuity that springs from all corners of American society. Honoring KIA’s …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/november-2021

Healthy Campus 2020 at WMU

Healthy Campus 2020

… 2020 Initiative at WMU is known as BeHealthyWMU. The name and logo was selected with input from a diverse group of … key points in history for Healthy Campus 2020 at WMU: Spring 2013          A multidisciplinary group of WMU staff, … free campus and incentive-based employee wellness program). Spring 2014 Health and Safety PAT transitioned from a …

https://wmich.edu/healthycampus/about/healthy-campus-2020-wmu

First-Year Writing Courses

English

… needing additional college-level writing support. Provides hands-on experience in college-level writing including … in the writing process, research, revision, editing, and other writing-related topics. Search Offerings ENGL … A foundational writing course offering students practice and guidance in the strategies and behaviors that contribute …

https://wmich.edu/english/academics/first-year-writing/courses

Sales students gain real-world experience through innovative business partnership

News

… a typical class.  "This course confirmed my love for sales and has made me ecstatic to start my career," says  Allie … Total Plastics, International (TPI) to give students in Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business a … Kovacevich —both on track to graduate from Western this spring—were hired as interns and transitioned into part-time …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/sales-students-gain-experience-pitching-total-plastics-international

Discover the IIAS Experience at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… the IIAS Experience at WMU Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Western Michigan University’s Institute for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies (IIAS) offers students dynamic … that explore the complexities of human culture, diversity, and history. IIAS programs combine intercultural learning, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/02/iiasexperience