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Steven Widger: Growth through connections

Haworth College of Business

… MI—For Kalamazoo, Michigan native Steven Widger , his time at Western Michigan University has paved the way for his professional path. The senior studying supply … that have helped me get ahead and become a better candidate for jobs. This is just one example of how the faculty …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/supplychainmanagement-stevenwidger-growth-connections

Paper plane prowess propels Western aviation student to international competition

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… Cooper, second from left in the back row, stands with his American teammates inside Red Bull's famed Hangar 7 in … National Finals in Dayton, Ohio. (Courtesy: Red Bull) "I wasn't even scheduled that day, I just needed some extra … dozens of competitors from colleges across the country, he nearly tripled his best toss. His glider sailed through the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68114

WMU board approves honorary degree for French composer Legrand

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Acting at their Feb. 11 meeting, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees approved awarding an honorary doctoral degree this spring to famed … formal recommendation made to trustees. Legrand was born near Paris in 1932. He studied music at the Paris …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30243

Gilman Scholarship winner seeks adventures abroad

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… taken advantage of co-op opportunities at Detroit-based American Axle and participated in a five-day backpacking trip … is among about 1,000 of the nation's undergraduates to be awarded a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship from … collegiate program for former foster-care youth, providing such resources as campus coaches, mentors and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42318

WMU alumnus Zachary Earle awarded Elite Margriet Tindemans Early Strings Scholarship

College of Fine Arts

… WMU alumnus Zachary Earle awarded Elite Margriet Tindemans Early Strings Scholarship Submitted by Brandi Engel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In a remarkable achievement that bridges centuries of musical tradition, 2024 …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/07/earle-scholarship-award

Small fall rate increase OK'd for Western View and WMU Apartments

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… Small fall rate increase OK'd for Western View and WMU Apartments Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … month for a two-bedroom unit. These complexes operate at near-full occupancy and are sought after for features such … rates for all campus apartments include parking, water and sewer service, cable, trash removal, recycling …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28982

Campus community members will make their marks on new facility

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… Campus community members will make their marks on new facility Submitted by … (not verified) on Rendering of the completed Valley Dining Center KALAMAZOO, Mich.— A topping-out ceremony will … to attend the event to be held at the construction site near Goldsworth Valley Pond. Attendees are invited to sign …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28660

WMU employees going the distance, can participate in Kalamazoo Marathon at no cost

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… WMU employees going the distance, can participate in Kalamazoo Marathon at no cost Submitted by Megan Looker on Thomas Delves (left) and Kim Hemingway (right) celebrate at the beginning of their training run …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59104

Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways

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… Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Peyton … one of the first in the nation to form, was already using digital tools to occasionally visit with children from a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59946

WMU launches Colony Farms planning process, outlines next steps

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… that will prepare the Colony Farms Orchard property to become Phase II of WMU's Business Technology and Research Park. … Technology and Research Park on the property, which is near the existing business park. The original BTR Park, … and point person on the BTR Park, planning is already underway to provide opportunities for public comment and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/25951