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WMU instructor and education students make privacy screens for virtual learning

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… the luxury. Maybe they live at the mission and they don't want people to know that based on the background. They may have families fighting in the background. They may just want privacy, period." Peake, a former Kalamazoo Public … her parents purchased dozens of privacy screens kids can set up to block out the background during their virtual …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62393

Sky Broncos precision flight team again qualifies for national competition

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… WMU aviators qualified for the 2022 NIFA national SAFECON set to take place May 9 to 14 at Ohio State University in … in competition,” says Ray. “It will be thrilling to watch them grow as competitors, as a team and as a family.” … of flying last year and graduation of senior members, it was the first time competing in the flying events for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66082

Event to showcase global engagement opportunities

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… Fair at Western Michigan University. The free fair is set for noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2 , in the Bernhard … Education. Graduate and undergraduate students working toward degrees in any discipline, regardless of foreign … have the cross-cultural communication skills and cultural awareness necessary to succeed in today's globalized economy. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1798

Love on the ice: A Lawson romance comes full circle

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… Ohio—Western Michigan University's Lawson Ice Arena will always hold a special place in Doug Wheelright's heart. He … in the NHL, and the other is to drive the Zamboni, so I was batting .500," jokes Wheelright, who graduated in 2014. … forward to him carrying on the Western tradition. "Western set me up for success in a lot of ways," says Emily, who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63180

Using music as a vessel for social justice

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… First exposed to jazz by his grandparents, Gayden always appreciated the art form, but it wasn’t until he took a mandatory class in high school that … jazz bassist Esperanza Spalding after a performance at WMU set him on the path to self-discovery.  "I asked her about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62039

Focused on the future

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… of higher education are becoming obsolete. We aspire to set a new standard for business education.” The center's … but by working on real problems for real businesses, I was faced with team conflict, ambiguity and fast-paced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62166

College of Arts and Sciences students win big in 2025

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… 16, defeating Boston University 6-2.   The entire weekend was electric. Broncos took to the streets to celebrate the his toric win: not only was it the first national title for WMU Hockey, but the … are not only winning championships, but continue to set cumulative GPA records,” says Carla Koretsky , dean of …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-national-wins-0

‘Their energy is very powerful’: Guest artist choreographs special performance for Western’s Winter Gala Dance Concert

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… keep the audience on their toes as much as the dancers. "I want the audience to be surprised. The music and movement … as if you can't see what the next part is that's coming. I want them to feel the intensity from the stage," says Noelle … we naturally just fall into this game where we are set up against each other, and we don't want to be. But it's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67175

Engineers Without Borders student ‘zooms in,’ leveraging technology, teamwork to make the world better

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… three years ago to explore her Midwestern roots. She was born in Kalamazoo ; her parents are alumni; and the school was offering her a competitive scholarship.    Three years … to test flow rates and refine design ideas. Construction is set to begin in 2025.   Using club funds and partnering with …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-2

State lauds success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment

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… in the Cold Case Program because I know that the moment I walk into the bullpen, I’m able to provide help to those who … work, students are exposed to a variety of law enforcement settings and scenarios, interacting with detectives across a … assistance," Cole says. "I wish (a program like Western's) was there when I was in college." "Participating in the Cold …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/state-lauds-success-cold-case-program-major-financial-investment