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Theatre alum flips script, gets Broadway stars to open up about their love of Disney

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… Theatre alum flips script, gets Broadway stars to open up about their love of Disney Submitted by Erin Flynn on … to Broadway ." NEW YORK—Broadway is preparing to light up once again in September. It's been more than a year since … in North Carolina. Unclear about the future, his agents suggested finding a project to keep his creativity—and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64233

University sums up third year of 2012-15 strategic plan, begins update for 2015-20

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… University sums up third year of 2012-15 strategic plan, begins update for … and experiential learning experience for WMU students. Significant efforts were made to address all areas." … progress. Continuing to treat centers and institutes as the significant partners they are in achieving University goals …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26987

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

WMU launches Native American elders-in-residence program

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… an award ceremony on Friday, Sept. 19 , at FireKeepers Casino Hotel, following the NAHF board meeting at 11 a.m. … in Michigan communities. Our mission goes beyond financial support," says Dorie Rios , NAHF chairperson, who also serves … These grants help restore accurate representation, uplift Indigenous voices , and build stronger bridges …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/native-american-affairs-council-launches-elders-residence-program

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

Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set

College of Aviation

… the rank of captain and the status of flight operations supervisor for SkyWest Airline, the regional enterprise based … Sharon Van Dyken, Annie Quardokus , Jana Zollinger, Tracy Kauppila, Shelbi Tierney, Tom McLaughlin, Russ Kavalhuna , Jim … allowed me to make new friends and industry connections.  A bonus was flying to those events."   Dillon during his WMU …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon

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