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New WMU dance faculty member Tyreis Hunte turns Hip Hop into a living archive

Dance

… The Sideshow (2025) -  Photo credit: Amanda Tipton Hunte was part of the inaugural cohort of the Rennie Harris … Detroit—two epicenters of Black expression and Afrofuturism—was part of what drew Hunte to WMU.  “I have always been … will also happen in cyphers, conversations, rehearsals and service to others.” Hunte has worked with Rennie Harris …

https://wmich.edu/dance/news/2026/08/wmu-dance-faculty-tyreis-hunte-hip-hop

All in the numbers: Broncos Lead intern helps local tourist org make data-informed decisions

News

… Kalamazoo. Over the course of the spring 2026 semester, he was charged with helping the tourism organization manage and … of choice before graduation drew him to the program.   “I wanted more than just classroom knowledge, and this program … like communication, collaboration and leadership."   “I wanted more than just classroom knowledge, and this program …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/broncos-lead-internship-arshpreet-singh-discover-kalamazoo

Trailblazing company mophie to build at BTR Park

News

… Davis on Juice pack by mophie KALAMAZOO—Today, mophie, the portable-power trailblazer and developer of the globally … distribution functions. Sale of the parcel to mophie was approved by the WMU Board of Trustees at its July 25 … the competition in an industry where the public excitedly awaits new products and technology. "This is one of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1095

Celebrating Those Who Keep Aviation Moving Forward

College of Aviation

… Celebrating Those Who Keep Aviation Moving Forward Submitted by Tom Thinnes on One of best events at the … people who have made aviation better through leadership, service, innovation, mentorship, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. This year's honorees …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/08/ard

UPDATE: City lifts boil water advisory; WMU finishes flushing water systems, changing filters

News

… UPDATE: City lifts boil water advisory; WMU finishes flushing water systems, changing filters Submitted by Paula M. Davis … are cleared for use.  *** Tuesday, Sept. 22 update: Dining Services is back to normal operations, with the exception of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/09/campus-operations-update-amid-boil-water-advisory

CAS professor recognized for excellence

College of Arts and Sciences

… homicide and missing person cases. That innovative approach was one of the factors that led to sociology professor Dr. … the Mid-American Conference’s 2026 Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success.  Known for her leadership in … impact. Kuersten says the work helps students see public service “not as an abstract concept, but as a lived …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/09/cas-magazine-kuersten-mac-award

David Chaplin obituary

News

… sociology at Western Michigan University, died July 27 . He was 86. Chaplin joined the WMU faculty in 1972 to serve as … of Sociology and retired in 1992 after 20 years of service to the University. He chaired the sociology … served on numerous national organizations and panels and was a member of such professional groups as the American …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42352

WMU partners with community to support K-12 education

College of Arts and Sciences

… sticks.  “The genesis [of the Kalamazoo Math Carnival] was to form a space for experiencing math in a way that complements what kids are learning in school but … and I think the wonder is very important.”  The event was just as educational for participants as it was for the …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/09/cas-magazine-education-outreach

First endowed physical therapy scholarship honors future practitioners at WMU

College of Health and Human Services

… and met faculty members. Most memorable, however, was the students’ warm welcome. Their respect, kindness and enthusiasm … for meeting faculty members and College of Health and Human Services Dean Lillian Smith, and praised the caliber of the …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/10/first-endowed-physical-therapy-scholarship-honors-future-practitioners-wmu

Business Bronco finds confidence as a mentor in leadership and business strategy

Haworth College of Business

… her maximum potential and develop her confidence, Bailey Stewart encourages other business majors to join the leadership … that I could go in any direction with an LBS major. I was exposed to high level questions, thinking and … Stewart earned an internship with Pondera, a consulting service for businesses, as the lead and enrollment …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/10/business-bronco-bailey-stewart-finds-confidence-leadership-business-strategy