Western Michigan University will stage its 47th International Congress on Medieval Studies next week, the largest, most comprehensive academic conference of its kind in the world. For more on the story from WMU News, click here.

A collegiate race, the 2012 American Solar Challenge, is scheduled to come through Kalamazoo and Western Michigan University (WMU) in mid-July. For more on the story from Cheryl Roland of WMU News, click on the following link:  Collegiate cross-country solar race to come through Kalamazoo

Western Michigan University’s Office for Sustainability and two student organizations will join forces to host a sustainability-themed open house – free and open to the public – on Sunday, April 15. For more on the topic from WMU News, click on the following link:  Sustainability open house offers fun, educational activities

Western Michigan University is involved in a statewide initiative designed to put higher education resources to work to create jobs. A new staff member who will work with area businesses and a new website to serve the business community are aspects of the initiative. For more on the story from Cheryl Roland and WMU News, [...]

Dr. Kevin Padian, an internationally known paleontologist and leading expert on science education issues, will visit the Western Michigan University campus at the end of March to deliver community addresses that focus on the science of evolution. For more on the story from Cheryl Roland and WMU News, click here.

A new Sangren Hall is taking shape on the campus of Western Michigan University (WMU) in Kalamazoo.  An update on the project indicates that construction around the new facility will soon result in more changes to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. For more on the story from  Jeanne Baron of WMU News, click on the following [...]

Western Michigan University’s historic East Hall will regain its earlier grandeur and the University’s Prospect Hill birthplace will become home to a boutique hotel, commercial office space and a variety of residential living options – if plans outlined earlier this month are realized. For more on this topic via a WMU News story by Jeanne [...]

A retired Western Michigan University professor’s work contributed to a documentary film that will air Sunday evening (February 5th). For more on the story from Jeanne Baron and WMU News, click on the following link:  Former Africana studies director serves as consultant on film

The status of efforts to redevelop Western Michigan University’s historic East Campus will be in the spotlight during a campus town hall meeting set for Wednesday, February 1st. For more on the story Cheryl Roland of WMU News, click on the following link:  East Campus redevelopment is topic of town hall meeting

The Detroit Tigers will be coming to Western Michigan University on Friday, January 20th. The Tigers visit to the WMU campus will be their only West Michigan wintertime, open-to-the-public appearance. For more on the story from WMU News and John Greenhoe, click on the following link:  American League Central champ Detroit Tigers coming to WMU [...]

MPI Research, based in Mattawan, has donated a science and research facility in downtown Kalamazoo to serve as the home of Western Michigan University’s School of Medicine. For more on the story from Cheryl Roland and WMU News, click on the following link:  MPI donates downtown research facility to house medical school.

Rev. Billy Talen of the Church of Earthalujah and award-winning documentary film director Rob VanAlkamade will present a “free night of education and entertainment” at Western Michigan University Tuesday evening (December 6th). Talen will launch the evening by delivering a sermon about alternatives to holiday consumerism and recognition of the struggles of citizens and consumers [...]

The trolley car replica linked to Western Michigan University’s early history has been moved to undergo repairs. For more on the story from Jeanne Baron and WMU News, click on the following link:  WMU’s iconic trolley car replica undergoing repairs

Howard Wolpe, a former Congressman and member of the Western Michigan University faculty, died Tuesday (October 25th) at age 71. For more from WMU News, click here.

LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder Tuesday (October 11) signed legislation transferring geological mapping responsibilities to Western Michigan University. Senate Bill 507,sponsored by state Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker, transfers geological mapping and evaluation duties to WMU from the Department of Environmental Quality.  WMU has frequently covered the state’s share of matching funds needed to receive federal [...]

New archaeology labs and an anthropology mural will be on display during an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday (October 7th) at Western Michigan University. The open house will include a free public reception to celebrate the new space in Room 1060 of Moore Hall. To learn more, click on the following link [...]

Western Michigan University has identified a partner in its efforts to adapt and find possible new uses for its historic East Campus. The partner is KDC Real Estate Development and Investments, a company whose national headquarters are in Dallas. For more on the story from Cheryl Roland of WMU News, click on the following link:  [...]

Efforts to restore Western Michigan University’s East Campus will be in the spotlight during the launch of the Keystone Community Bank Breakfast Series 2011-12 season later this month. Bob Miller, WMU’s associate vice president for community outreach, will be the featured speaker for the event on Friday, September 30th.  His “Update on East Campus” presentation [...]

A familiar feature of the Western Michigan University campus received a facelift this summer, one that is expected to “greatly reduce maintenance and material costs while providing an extremely durable and attractive exterior.” The focal point of the project was the Campus Fountain – located near Miller Auditorium. For more on the story from Thom [...]

A nationally known architectural and engineering firm with an extensive portfolio in medical and health science facilities has been selected for Western Michigan University School of Medicine. For more on the story from WMU News and Cheryl Roland, click on the following link:  Architectural engineering firm selected for WMU School of Medicine