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Celebration, connection and campus changes welcome new and returning Broncos at fall welcome

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… assistance with emergency requests.   Visitors should be aware of ongoing construction projects both on and around campus. The transformation of … which will feature a new archway and expanded pedestrian green space. This project is part of WMU’s long-term master …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/broncos-return-fall-welcome-2025

WMU physics department helps NASA’s Artemis program with spaceflight materials research

Physics

… astronauts’ survival system suits commemorate the historic project. Photo credit: NASA/Joel Kowsky KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It … Western Michigan University’s own Department of Physics was involved? WMU’s physics department in 2024 completed a … research project in support of the Artemis and Lunar Gateway missions, contributing critical data to help ensure the …

https://wmich.edu/physics/news/2026/04/physics-artemis

Western honored for innovation, leadership in sustainability

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… vehicle charging  network earned a second-place Innovative Project Award from the U.S. Green Building Council of West Michigan. Pictured at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70133

Western's Hilltop Village development ramps up with new parking structure, pedestrian bridge

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… by Erin Flynn on The next phase of the Hilltop Village project will include a new parking structure and pedestrian … pedestrians in the area. Courtesy: Rendering - Fishbeck New green space and pathways will be added in the development. Courtesy: Rendering - …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70965

Philanthropic opportunities uncorked with new WMU wine

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… launching a cause-driven, micro-local wine in Michigan was feasible. Students in Western Michigan University's … strategy students at WMU. Read more about the brand . The Project Working under the guidance of Drs. Derrick McIver … McIver says. "Working with businesses in a practical way allows students to experience true accomplishment. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55583

Student finalists for $100K Cultivate 269 pitch competition announced

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… into reality. The finalists for Kalamazoo Forward Ventures’ inaugural Cultivate 269 pitch competition … the inaugural Cultivate 269 has been extraordinary,” says Dwayne Powell Jr. , chief operating officer and main street … competition, pitch night will also feature food from local vendors and a live DJ spinning a soundtrack for energized …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/cultivate-269-finalists

Ethical labor, sustainable supply chain among topics tackled in second Bronco Challenge

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… feel the passion through the diverse sustainability pathways they explored," says judge Laura Evans , director of … to hazardous waste collection, and tied for third were Green Cat, an Internet search companion that incentivizes … a bachelor's degree in business law and reflected on the project in his WMU Signature capstone presentation . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75531

Fountain Plaza reopens after summer improvements

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… on The new plaza design includes a curved fountain wall and increased green space. KALAMAZOO—Fountain Plaza by Western Michigan … Miller-Davis Co., and Kenneth Peregon , representing the project designer, O'Boyle, Cowell, Blalock & Associates. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10405

WMU Haworth celebrates 2026 Presidential Scholars

Haworth College of Business

… career. During his time at WMU Haworth, Wright worked as a project management intern at Blue Cross Blue Shield of … is a recipient of the Department of Management Achievement Award, the Dr. Kimon Bournazos Memorial Scholarship for Human Resource Management, the Jeffrey T. Robideau Award for Meritorious Scholarship and the Thomas J. Sullivan …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/03/haworth-2026-presidential-scholars

Honored military veteran to speak on campus about resilience

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… on campus about resilience Submitted by Deanne Puca on Green (Photo credit: pattillmanfoundation.org) KALAMAZOO, … Danielle Green Green lost her left arm and hand when she was wounded by a rocket-propelled enemy grenade while she was serving with the U.S. Army in Iraq May 2004. After …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35094