The Office of Research and Innovation has partnered with Hanover Research to boost proposals and enhance grant-seeking strategies. This service is available to any member of the Western Michigan University community who will act as Principal Investigator on a submission, including faculty of all ranks, staff, and campus-wide initiatives. Hanover Research’s expertise in proposal support and development will help position WMU competitively, furthering strategic initiatives that will grow the university’s research impact. 

Join us from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm on Tuesday, September 30th, in Waldo Library, room 3027, to learn more about Hanover’s services and resources to support your proposal development. Please RSVP to …

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available Oct. 1 and covers the academic year from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. Completing the FAFSA is essential for students seeking financial support for college, as it provides access to grants, scholarships and federal student loans for the upcoming academic year. More information is available at https://studentaid.gov/ The sooner it's completed, the more financial aid students could be eligible for at Western! 

Western Michigan University’s Office of Information Technology invites you to the 4th Annual Cybersecurity Summit — a full-day event designed to engage students, faculty, staff, and the broader community in the evolving world of cybersecurity.

This year’s summit features:

The Healthy Way program is designed for faculty and staff who want to achieve their health and wellness goals through evidence-based nutrition and mindful eating practices and behavior change strategies. Sessions are designed to provide individual and peer support. 

(Space is limited to 40 people)

This year's homecoming weekend is Oct. 10-12, and we want to know about all the happenings! Whether it's a reunion, reception, special performance or something in between, share your event so the WMU Alumni Association can post it on our homecoming tailgate registration page. 

Take our homecoming event survey by Friday, Sept. 26. 

Mark your calendar: The annual WMU Alumni Homecoming Tailgate is Saturday, Oct. 11, noon to 3 p.m. Gear up for a tailgate adventure packed with great eats and drinks, toe-tappin' tunes, and fall fun and games. Learn more and…

The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences is pleased to announce our fall 2025 Custer Speaker Series! Open to the public, this speaker series is designed for students and community members to hear from professionals on topics that broaden attendees’ understanding of the world and add depth to experiences.  

On Thursday, Oct. 9, Senior Staff Plasma Physicist at Lam Research Corporation, Dr. Benjamin Lee, will be giving a talk titled “Changes in Plasma Deposition Systems for Semiconductor Manufacturing” at 1:30 p.m. in the Parkview Room (D-132) at Floyd Hall.

On Friday, Oct. 24, Dr. Sajal K. Das, who is Daniel St. Clair Endowed Chair in Computer Science at Missouri University of Science and Technology, will be giving a talk titled “From Smart…

Join the Heart Walk! Mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 25 and be part of the Kalamazoo Heart Walk presented by the American Heart Association. Bring friends and enjoy a morning of movement and fall fun at Homer Stryker Field. Highlights include:

👉 A 2-mile trail along the Kalamazoo River
👉 Hands-only CPR training – join the Nation of Lifesavers
👉 Parker-Hannifin Aerospace Kids Zone
👉 Pet friendly

WMU is proud to support the Heart Walk, and we’re forming teams to walk together. Registration is free, and donations are encouraged to support the American Heart Association. Let’s get Broncos to the top of the leaderboard! Sign up in the Heart Walk app or use this link: https://tinyurl.com/yxc2aman…

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan is hosting their annual Paint the Town Green initiative next week, and we’re inviting WMU faculty and staff to get involved as mentors. Through the Lunch with Littles program, volunteers meet with students over lunch—just 40 minutes, twice a month—to build meaningful, consistent relationships that help young people thrive. No special skills are required, just a commitment to show up and make a difference. Learn more or sign up at https://thinkbigtoday.org/lunch-with-littles/

Under a change in reporting structure, the Office of Institutional Equity and the Office of the Ombuds are now organizationally housed within Legal Affairs, Risk and Compliance rather than the Office of the President. This shift in reporting lines does not change the missions, daily operations or staffing of the offices. Students, employees and other constituents can continue to expect the same exceptional services, resources and commitment to fairness that have long defined these offices. Guided by the established policies and best practices in their fields, staff will continue their important work with the professionalism and dedication that our community depends on.