October 2023 WMU News

2023 WMU Homecoming weekend fun set for campus and community

Details about most student and alumni homecoming activities as well as various other events are posted on the campus events calendar.

Data is only the beginning for ambitious business student

Ethan Collyer, a senior studying computer information systems at Western’s Haworth College of Business, is putting himself out into the professional business world one step at a time. Collyer is passionate about the work he is doing and is always looking for new opportunities.

Spencer Gould is energized for his future

Spencer Gould is a student finding his place in the world through his studies at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. A business analytics major, the senior has jumped into the exciting opportunities and experiences at WMU Haworth, starting with a rewarding internship with a company he continues to work for today. 

Endowed scholarship honors health and physical education chair's legacy

The Dr. Roger and Elizabeth Zabik Endowed Scholarship will honor the life of Roger, professor and former chair in the Department of Human Performance and Health Education. The scholarship will provide financial support for students in the department.

WMU digital marketing student wins first place in national Adobe competition

Western student Crizio Sinuraya was named the overall winner and recipient of a $10,000 prize in Adobe’s 2023 Digital Edge Awards from more than 1,400 entries.

High-dose flu and updated COVID-19 immunizations available

Both the high- or regular-dose influenza and COVID-19 shots can be given in a single appointment session.

Education and human development honors alumni at 25th annual award ceremony

The 25th Annual CEHD Alumni Awards reception will be held during Homecoming Weekend on Friday, Oct. 13, at 5:30 p.m. at the Fetzer Center.

Student earns outstanding poster award for machine learning work

WMU Ph.D. student Andrew Messecar  is developing algorithms that recognize patterns in existing research data to determine the best way to use molecular beam epitaxy to grow crystals of electronic materials. These materials and the information being uncovered about how they synthesize will be used to enhance the functionality and performance of next–generation electronic devices.