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… Aviation grad found world of opportunity at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Raymond Miller graduated with a degree in aviation management and operations and a full-time job as an operations … rode his first plane as a senior in high school to spend spring break with his older sister in Florida.   “That first …

… Western welcomes high schoolers for ALSAME college access event Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University hosted the 2026 ALSAME Youth … the WMU Student Center for a day focused on college access and career readiness.   The conference featured workshops, …

… Dance, exercise science grad finds rhythm of success at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Shaniya Tate graduated with a double major in dance and exercise science. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Over the course of … by leaps and bounds—both literally and figuratively.   “Western Michigan University has made me grow in the best …

… Western celebrates faculty excellence with tenure and promotions Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … , School of Public Affairs and Administration James Springstead , Department of Chemical and Paper Engineering …

… Alumni classnotes: Winter and spring 2025 Submitted by Deanne Puca on Western Michigan University recognizes alumni achievements …

… Late scholar Timothy Light leaves a lasting impact on Western Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Timothy Light Dr. … Timothy Light , professor emeritus of comparative religion and a longtime champion of international education at Western, died Dec. 14, 2025, in Kalamazoo. After teaching in …

… Series champion David Dombrowski reflects on his time at Western Submitted by Adam Dietz on David Dombrowski, … built a Hall of Fame-worthy Major League Baseball career. And it all started with his Lee Honors College senior … Dombrowski was a 21-year-old senior studying accounting at Western, he needed to complete a thesis project in order to …

… Western set to compete with top U.S. universities in the EcoCAR Innovation Challenge Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on The launch event for the EcoCAR Innovation … officially kicks off in fall 2026 and runs through spring 2030. At the conclusion, teams will present their …

… Western remembers VP Emeritus Robert Beam Submitted by … , BBA ’65, MBA ’71, vice president emeritus for business and finance, died Nov. 7, 2025, in Kalamazoo. Beam managed the University’s financial operations and campus infrastructure development for 22 years, …

… Spring Gala Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on Arts and entertainment Sun, 04/12/2026 - 6:00pm - Sun, 04/12/2026 - 8:30pm Miller Auditorium Western Michigan University 1341 Theatre Dr. Kalamazoo, MI …