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From Broadway to Bronco: Incoming music theatre student hits stage in New York City

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… From Broadway to Bronco: Incoming music theatre student hits stage in New York City Submitted by Erin … until I was actually doing it," he laughs. But it was the support he felt in the audition process that really made … the overall vibe I was getting from the school." Austin got a jump on his musical theatre education over the summer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68788

All WMU campuses close early Friday, Nov. 18, due to worsening winter weather

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… close early Friday, Nov. 18, due to worsening winter weather Submitted by Megan Looker on Main Campus looks like a snow globe on Nov. 18. Students bundle up as heavy snow piles up to more than a foot on campus. … walk through a winter wonderland on the bridge over Goldsworth Valley Pond. A snowboarder enjoys the fall snow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69896

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in June

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… opportunities in June Submitted by Korey Force on International students grab a coffee on their way to enjoy the …  by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign Up for Weekly Update   June 2017 Opportunities Thursday, … Entrance is $3; open to the public. Monday, June 19  BINGO night with CELCIS students —6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40055

WMU closes campuses early for severe winter weather

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… WMU closes campuses early for severe winter weather Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except … 6 p.m. or later today are canceled.  This article will be updated with special hours as information becomes available. … club practices are canceled. Climbing Wall is closed all night. The   WMU Student Center will close at 9 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/closure-february-12-2025

WMU political science professors field election calls from far and wide

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… about the election by the Singapore Straits Times. All of that comes in addition to the many interviews the department's … scientist. And I think, 'Man, there's always something going on in American politics.' But what makes election … the year, we're interested, but when an election's coming up, then that means other people probably are as well. And I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36122

All WMU campuses close early Wednesday, Feb. 22, due to severe weather

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… campuses close early Wednesday, Feb. 22, due to severe weather Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except … day due to an ice storm in the area. This article will be updated with special hours as information becomes … at 8 p.m. All Campus Cafès, including Cafè 1903 and Late-night Carryout, will close at 1 p.m. University Libraries …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70872

Major construction projects underway aim to redefine WMU campus experience

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… has begun on a state-of-the-art residence hall in Goldsworth Valley set to open in fall 2026. Designed with … about student success, well-being and how we use space to support it.” Dr. Barry Olson , associate vice president for … engineered wood for the structure and floors. Not only does this reduce the building's carbon footprint, but it …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-summer-construction-projects-underway-redefine-campus-experience

$3.17 million grant will energize electric vehicle research at WMU

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

at WMU Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on Dr. Sandun Kuruppu (center), associate professor of electrical and … a success. Together we were able to propose a really good idea that met the requirements of the Department of … an advanced electric vehicle powertrain architecture that does not require an additional charger, while also adding …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/09/3-million-department-energy-grant-wmu-engineering

Trustees vote to keep tuition cost below statewide average

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… Trustees vote to keep tuition cost below statewide average Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … of 3.91 percent for the 2012-13 fiscal year that honors Gov. Rick Snyder's tuition restraint request and keeps the … a national news organization. "Our faculty and staff step up every day to provide the level of instruction and service …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1079

Michigan Pre-College Youth Outreach Leadership & Program Excellence Award Recipient Announcement

Precollege Programming

… Ph.D., director of the Academically Talented youth Program (ATYP) in the Office of Pre-College Programming at Western Michigan University (WMU), has been named the … that when students are challenged and inspired, they go on to great success, and she is determined to make that

https://wmich.edu/precollege/news/2025/11/precollege-youth-award