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Jazz great kicks off 34th annual festival
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… jazz composer and saxophonist Billy Drewes will join the Western Jazz Quartet in the kickoff concert for the 34th annual Western Invitational Jazz Festival at 8 p.m . Friday, March … premiere Saturday, March 15. His music has inspired the Western Jazz Quartet, which used his work "Firebird," as the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13864
Product design alumni on leading edge of innovation
W Magazine
… industrial design engineer before she even graduated Western, impressing the CEO as a graphic design intern … at Stellantis, she has a hand in determining the touch, look and feel of vehicles in the automaker's extensive fleet … part time as an industrial design contractor, and he never looked back. Now a senior industrial designer with the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73419
WMU music faculty and students perform together in wind ensemble
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… in wind ensemble Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Western Winds will perform at 7:30 pm. Wednesday, Nov. 5 KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Winds will present a varied selection of music from … music of Francaix, Sampson, Beethoven, Adams, and Ewazen. Western Winds The ensemble is comprised of faculty and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19939
Uncharted Waters: Campus community navigates unprecedented shift to distance learning
W Magazine
… to distance education changed the learning environment at Western Michigan University. “I am pleasantly surprised by … to terms with the fact the end of her college career would look a little different than she planned. “My graduation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59590
Special movie screening for campus community
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… WMU alumni among its cast and crew, will be screened during Western Night at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18 , in the … Dec. 9, 10 and 11. "Pilot Error" will be screened during Western Night on Nov. 18. Pilot Error The film, inspired by … the script with the film's producer, Roger Rapoport . Western Night Appearing during Western Night will be various …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20220
United Airlines' Aviate Pilot Development Program puts WMU aviators on fast track to careers
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… planes on the College of Aviation campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is partnering with United … aviation professionals, we are very proud United chose Western Michigan University to help the company continue to … The program will complement existing pilot pathways, looking for candidates who: Reflect United’s leadership …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57857
Broncos reach new heights in NASA Student Launch competition
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"5, 4, 3, 2, 1, ignition!" Members of Western Michigan University's American Institute of … of hard work, the launch marked a historic milestone for Western's team: For the first time ever, it competed in … checks the parachute inside the team's rocket as Kubesh looks on. "We had to simulate a crew of four astronauts …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/nasa-student-launch-challenge-2025-aiaa-pegasus-rocket
Important outdoor projects completed this summer
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… Mich.—Several important outdoor projects wrapped up at Western Michigan University this summer, significantly changing the look and feel of various campus areas. Among the most … Prospect Hill also moved forward this summer. The West Overlook above Oakland Drive was finished, and several …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34978
WMU Homecoming and Family Weekend events planned
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… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Bronco football highlights Western Michigan University's Homecoming and Family Weekend … nations down the field. Bronco Women's Volleyball vs. Bowling Green— 5 p.m., Read Fieldhouse/University Arena. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55720
Bronson School of Nursing Launches Meader Scholars Program to Support Student Success
College of Health and Human Services
… of nursing education, the Bronson School of Nursing at Western Michigan University is launching the Meader Scholars …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/06/meaderscholarsprogram