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International Congress on Medieval Studies

The 61st International Congress on Medieval Studies takes place Thursday, May 14, through Saturday, May 16, 2026. Printed programs will be shipped to Congress participants with U.S. addresses in early ...
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Alumni Success

Victoria Blade - BFA, Acting is an actress and musician who was recently been seen on HBO's "The Outsider." Previous work includes roles in "Watchmen," "Dynasty," "Blue Bloods," and "Chicago Fire" and ...
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WMU’s 2026 Gründler Book Prize winner gives fresh insight on medieval medical art

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An art historian with a new analysis of medieval medical imagery has been awarded Western Michigan ...
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Western welcomes high schoolers for ALSAME college access event

It was an honor to be selected as the site for this year’s ALSAME Youth Conference and to share the benefits of a college ...
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International Congress on Medieval Studies

The 61st International Congress on Medieval Studies will take place Thursday, May 14, through Saturday, May 16, 2026.
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All systems go: Aerospace engineering student launches work into space

The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket takes off from Vandenberg Space Force base carrying the Western Aerospace Thin-Sat into the ...
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WMU Theatre grad Jack Austin is ready to take his career to the next stage

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Climbing a beanstalk isn’t everyone’s idea of a first job after college, but when your name is Jack, it seems fitting. “I would be happy to be doing any role that I was given at ...
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WMU physics department helps NASA’s Artemis program with spaceflight materials research

The Artemis II mission patches on the astronauts’ survival system suits commemorate the historic project. Photo credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It takes the best and the brightest to pull ...
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WMU business college receives largest philanthropic gift in its history

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business has announced a transformative $17 million gift from The Stan Lucas Trust, which will fund Experience-Driven Learning ...
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Different Wiring, Same Campus: Supporting Autistic Students in Higher Education

Kaelynn Partlow was diagnosed with autism at the age of 10. She is best known for her appearance on the Netflix series Love on the Spectrum, where she became a recognizable and relatable voice for ...
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New geological repository expands essential geoscience research capabilities at WMU

Stakeholders from WMU and MGS broke ground on the new facility that will expand opportunities for groundbreaking geoscience research. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From exploring carbon capture to identifying ...
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WMU gearing up to host 2026 regional Science Olympiad tournament

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Fostering academic opportunities at a young age builds confidence, excitement and capacity for criticism. Science Olympiad, the leading Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM ...