WMU and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through bilingual accounting bootcamp
The organizations have partnered for a five-week bilingual bootcamp designed to equip Hispanic small business owners with the knowledge and support to grow their businesses and strengthen the regional economy.
Attend and ascend: Education alum's pilot program increases 10th grade attendance by 14%
Alysia Baznik, a WMU alumna, B.S.'18, M.A.'22, and special education teacher at Loy Norrix High School, has successfully reversed declining attendance.
Dr. Shannon McMorrow receives Fulbright Specialist award for global health collaboration
Dr. Shannon McMorrow, associate professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs, has received a Fulbright Specialist Award.
AI-powered earbuds enhance language access for newcomer students in local classrooms
Western Michigan University pilot shows promise for real-time translation in K–12 education,
College of Arts and Sciences students win big in 2025
From the ice rink to the dance floor to the radio booth, College of Arts and Sciences students were a part of accomplishments at the highest level this year. They skated past, danced around and tuned out the competition as they as they made their mark on the national stage.
Altitude Adjustment: How Life’s Turbulence Made This Delta Captain Soar
Despite the hurdles and challenges that come your way, never lose sight of your goals and objectives. John Geeting, a 2001 graduate of the WMU College of Aviation and an airline pilot for two decades, exemplifies that philosophy because he has faced that career dilemma at least three times. In other words, things don't always work out as planned.
WMU’s 2025 Gründler Book Prize winner examines how early medieval money systems have influenced the modern economy
Dr. Rory Naismith, professor of early medieval English history at University of Cambridge, won for his book “Making Money in the Early Middle Ages,” which examines the uses and meanings of coined money from the end of the western Roman Empire until the 12th century.
Fort St. Joseph receives Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation
Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project a partnership between Western and the city of Niles, has been awarded the Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation.
WMU digital marketing students named world champions in 2025 Digital Marketing Competition
WMU digital marketing students clinched first place in the 2025 Digital Marketing Competition. The field of 193 competing teams was narrowed to just six finalist teams, with three of the finalists from Western.
From classroom to clinic: the impactful internships of Clay Linson and Olivia Naas
This article is about the experiences of two health administrations students who had internships at the Sindecuse Health Center
WMU Greek Life makes history with Bronco Food Pantry donation
WMU Greek Life organizations donated 12,000 items to the Montgomery Essential Needs Bronco Food Pantry as part of their Greek Week event.
Faculty support and internships construct student’s future
Erin Pietruszka, civil and construction engineering student, builds her career using experience driven learning from Western Michigan University.
WMU announces Dr. Joanna Bosse as director of Irving S. Gilmore School of Music
Dr. Bosse is a distinguished scholar and academic leader with extensive experience in Ethnomusicology and music in higher education.
Focused on family, alumna designs plan for future career
Liset Diaz-Cortes is confident in her ability to prosper in the residential design field after completing multiple Experience-Driven Learning opportunities, including a fellowship, internship and being involved in several registered student organizations.