“Native and Indigenous students bring unique strengths, values and perspectives to the University learning environment,” says Dr. Dee Sherwood, director of the Native American Affairs Council. “One of ...

Ward, who is manager of aviation planning at Mead & Hunt, has been a part-time instructor at Western since 2020. Her course at WMU takes ...

The GEOS 1000 pilot combined 3D printing and virtual reality (VR) to help students taking the Western Essential Studies course learn about topography maps and give them an engaging fieldwork ...

Naomi Washington, B.A.‘25, volunteered with El Sol Elementary when she took the class in spring 2024, where she worked as a classroom aid. Already fluent in Spanish, she decided to take the course as ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Breaking through long-standing norms, a team of interdisciplinary researchers from Western Michigan ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new federal funding boost will help aviation opportunities take off at Western Michigan University. WMU’s ...

Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver accept their award for Newsmakers of the Year from Mickey Ciokajlo, executive editor of Crain's Grand Rapids Business.

Please join President Russ Kavalhuna Wednesday, Feb. 11, for the spring session of the President's Leadership Series. President Kavalhuna will interview featured guest Alan Turfe, vice chair of the ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Senior accountancy student, Trevon Harris, is preparing to take on a competitive career field through valuable internship and study abroad experiences. Hailing from Detroit, Michigan, ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, all WMU campuses are closed and classes are canceled today, Thursday, Jan. 22, due to severe weather. This article will be updated with special hours as ...

When the University does close, regardless of the reason, the closure is announced here: When outdoors in subfreezing weather, always cover your head, ears and hands. Wear a scarf, insulated gloves, ...

WMU and KCC leaders celebrate an honors signing agreement. Pictured are (front row) WMU President Russ Kavalhuna and KCC President Dr. Paul R. Watson, as well as (back row) Dr. Irma Lopez, dean of Lee ...