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Kayla Powers | WMU Art Alumni Story: Art that grows, connects and inspires

College of Fine Arts

… beauty found right under our noses. Art from the ground up For Kayla, the creative process begins not in the studio, … for the planet, but personally as well. It's about waking up excited to do meaningful work, surrounded by a vibrant …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/09/wmu-alumni-kayla-powers

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

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University is gearing up to welcome thousands of new and returning students to … campus. It feels more like a team effort,” Porter says. Sign up to help with move in Building community from day one … to Tuesday, Aug. 21– 26 , and is packed with events designed to help students settle in, make friends and get to …

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

Gaming Gawain

Medieval Institute Publications

… Middle English romance Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (SGGK) launches a multidimensional game with its … a beheading! A seductive Lady! An angst-ridden Gawain!—coupled with its intricate verse form make it a very teachable … from the hero to women. The woman wears the belt, the sign of sin. This discovery led to other discoveries in the …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2025/09/couchandbell-gawain

Two-time WMU Study Abroad traveler says global experiences change lives and careers

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… country. With the help of WMU Study Abroad, she ended up visiting two.   “My mom always encouraged me to go, … Sessions are held online each Tuesday from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Sign up here .  Fall events start Sept. 2. “Afterward, I had … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-koepp

Broncos reach new heights in NASA Student Launch competition

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… rocket hurtled thousands of feet into the sky over Bragg Farms in Huntsville, Alabama.  The Pegasus VII rocket … student from Grand Rapids, Michigan. "As the rocket went up, everyone was cheering, and each stage as the parachute … 25th year, the NASA Student Launch tasks students with designing, building and flying a high-powered amateur rocket …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/nasa-student-launch-challenge-2025-aiaa-pegasus-rocket

What you need to know about University Libraries: Top FAQs

University Libraries

… printing stations and 100+ computers . Students can print up to 500 black and white pages per semester. Color printing … question is too big or small. Where can I find space for group meetings? Reserve a group study room in Waldo Library up … Where can I find a quiet study spot? Waldo Library has designated quiet study areas. Find a spot on the second and …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/08/library-faqs

WMU co-leading new NSF-funded center dedicated to advancing sustainable packaging

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… at Michigan State University. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Western … environmental challenges tied to packaging waste. C3PS has signed on 10 companies as center members to involve industry … hybrids. Research on plastic will be focused on designing recyclable and biodegradable plastics for safe, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/center-plastic-paper-hybrid-end-life-solutions

Onward for a new school year: Newest Broncos welcomed to campus

News

… Fall Welcome event. Orientation leaders get hyped up to welcome first-year students. Students potted plants to … who moved onto campus during Fall Welcome 2025.    “Our bigges t hope for the upcoming year is that our s tudents … chose Western because of its interior architecture and design program.   “I’m excited for him , and , of course , a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/fall-welcome-students-move-on-campus-2025

Leadership, internship and relationships elevate sport management grad's experience

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… a graduate assistantship, he'd like to work his way up in administration, from director of basketball operations … own contacts to help Cheatham find opportunities to beef up his resume. Cheatham, second from right, spent two weeks … study abroad program. "Professors become your biggest advocates, so you need to talk to them as much as you …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-sport-management-ethan-cheatham

From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions

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… simple: Deliver the franchise and fanbase its first-ever Super Bowl victory. The time is now, and the place is … takes moves, both small and large, that incrementally add up to something real. For Brad Holmes , Lions executive vice … after football. “Coach Darnell always talked about the bigger picture and understanding that this game doesn’t last …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/detroit-lions-steve-neal-western-alumnus-now-midwest-area-scout