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WMU's 2014 homecoming is just around the corner

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… . This year's homecoming theme is "We Will Reign," but with dozens of free or low-cost activities taking place, … WMU's event, which symbolically demonstrates that people can achieve more when they work together, will include live … with fellow alumni and Bronco fans while enjoying all-you-can-eat BBQ, live entertainment and fun activities for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19709

Turning up the style: Student fashion show celebrates music's influence on the runway

College of Education and Human Development

… create lines based on the genres and artists that resonated with them. "What I like about this theme is that there's so … her design portfolio. "Having professional pictures of your garments is amazing, so when they're being offered to you for free on a runway it is a wonderful thing," explains …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/04/moda-student-fashion-show-music-2025

Business college begins pilot study of AI for student interview preparation

Haworth College of Business

… Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"AI is unlikely to replace you any time soon, but those people who know AI will.” This … interview skills, testing out their interview technique with the first few companies until their skills mature. This … problem-solving, data analytics and other skills students can demonstrate. Ultimately the project should help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75700

Hands-on experience helps engineering grad build bright future

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… future Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sarah Bular will graduate with a degree in manufacturing engineering technology and a … working in a pharmacy, so I wanted to do something where I can build stuff and work with things, constantly changing … assistants) who are willing to take extra time to help you learn. When I switched my major, there were some things …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66509

Focused on physics, engineering research, doctoral student embraces his passion for service

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… meals to area college students, completely free of charge. You just show up with your student ID and you get a free meal," says doctoral … in physics in 2018. Along with his cohort of 54 other Americans, Messecar first spent more than nine weeks learning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66266

Nobel Peace laureate brings message to WMU

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… Karman will speak at the Great Lakes PeaceJam Spring Youth Conference. Update 3/11/20: Out of an abundance of caution, following the University’s decision to cancel large events on campus to reduce risk related to … is also a member of the Nobel Women’s Initiative and works with her sister Laureates to support grassroots women’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58403

Disney's 'The Lion King' opens at Miller Auditorium

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… Auditorium Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Dashaun Young is Simba in the musical "The Lion King." (Photo … Tim Rice's music from "The Lion King" animated film along with three new songs by John and Rice; additional musical material by South African Lebo M, Mark Mancina, Jay Rifkin, Julie Taymor and Hans …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46172

Brad Coffman: From Private to Professional Pilot in Four Years

College of Aviation

… begins the first time they fly or their initial encounter with an airplane. The wonderment produced by being in the … pieces of machinery has a profound effect on many young individuals. For some, the introduction to aviation is … mission. As many recall, the last two years of high school can be challenging. In addition to the academic strain, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/12/coffman

WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

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… Cycles Farm Allegan, Mich.—The edible prize was nestled within four-foot-tall foliage. “Look!” Lori Evesque says, … changing the way we acquire and value food, and what can we learn from these experiences? Western Michigan … grown with the farmer. If shopping at a farmer’s market, you might be tempted to buy more vegetables and fruits than …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822

WMU digital marketing students create influencer campaigns for Disney’s The Lion King

Haworth College of Business

… Lion King Submitted by Stacey Lowis on   KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Can you feel the love tonight? The answer is yes for Western … University digital marketing students who are partnering with Miller Auditorium to promote Disney’s The Lion King to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/lion-king-digital-marketing