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From WMU to the NFL: Emmy-winning alum reflects on ‘transformational’ college experience

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… served as a springboard to the NFL. (Photo courtesy of the Detroit Lions)  DETROIT—During the NFL regular … of our nation’s great unifiers. Live sports, arguably one of the last vestiges of the monoculture, remain … ‘We don’t really have a program for that here, but a great school that does is Western.’ That week, I applied.”  It was …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/detroit-lions-max-hahn-emmy-winning-alum-reflects-on-college-experience

Cross-cultural studying evens out education for German exchange student

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Kollock discovered a different approach to the teaching of mathematics from Germany to the United States in his … I also enjoyed.” His interest in math began in elementary school and it became apparent it would be his educational track in high school as Kollock participated in and scored well in …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/max-kollock-spotlight

Submissions for sustainability art show being taken now

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… art show being taken now Submitted by Deanne Puca on Photo of WMU's We Sustain logo. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … fall 2014 semester are eligible to submit digital photos of artwork by jpeg attachment to @email . There is no … Studies and Sustainability Program and the Gwen Frostic School of Art , features a lecture by visiting artist Garth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18539

Faculty member, students honored by YWCA Kalamazoo for their positive impact

College of Education and Human Development

… women from Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) are set to be … obstacles or barriers, made contributions to their school and community, and demonstrated qualities of … selected from nominations sent in by Kalamazoo-area high school, college and University employees. Adkison-Johnson …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75615

Sixth graders come to campus for Bronco BUDS program

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… BUDS program Submitted by Deanne Puca on Previous class of Bronco BUDS KALAMAZOO—Kalamazoo Public Schools sixth graders who make up the Class of 2019 will … Dynamic Students. The program encourages early middle school students to set their sights on college and take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/6095

Why I Give: The Elshafeis

W Magazine

… picture is worth a thousand words” radiates from the smiles of Touline (Lulu), BA ’14, and Ramsey Elshafei , BS ’15. Yet … considering career options.” “I attended over 10 different schools as a kid and was just wanting to find a place to … for their careers, the couple credits WMU for providing valuable life lessons. “I learned how to balance work, school

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75870

Western Michigan University faculty gain global perspective through University of Passau exchange program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… faculty gain global perspective through University of Passau exchange program Submitted by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — For three decades professors at Western Michigan University have extended their knowledge to those at the University of Passau in Germany. The global faculty exchange allows WMU …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/passau-exchange

WMU professor elected senator of Phi Beta Kappa

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU professor elected senator of Phi Beta Kappa Submitted by Sara Dillon on KALAMAZOO, … I can make a difference in educating our politicians, our school administrators, and the wider public about why the …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/12/pastrano-perez-ppksenate

Electrical engineering student comes full circle via Innovation Expo

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Lambert on First year student McKenna Bowerman on the steps of Floyd Hall, home of the College of Engineering and … of campus was before she had even graduated from high school—Floyd Hall, home to the College of Engineering and … to choose WMU.”   Bowerman was in Floyd Hall as a high school student for Innovation Expo, an annual event hosted …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/mckenna-bowerman-innovation-expo

Broncos 'bleed brown and gold' for Homecoming

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… Pulley III with President John Dunn KALAMAZOO—A week of "We Bleed Brown and Gold" activities will culminate … businesses will be vying Oct. 1-5 to become the champs of “Spirit Week,” creatively displaying WMU colors and … design competition, Oct. 1 Yell Like Hell, Oct. 2 School of Music concerts, Oct. 3, 4, 6 and 7 Comedian Ty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1777