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Two WMU student jazz groups secure national outstanding performance awards

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… Two WMU student jazz groups secure national outstanding performance awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s jazz studies program is … groups.” DownBeat 2025 Student Music Award recipients from Western The Fourtunate Cats, left to right, Katie O'Brien, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-student-jazz-groups-secure-downbeat-student-music-awards

WMU welcomes more than 50 new international students this January

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich. -- Western Michigan University (WMU) welcomed 53 new … research offerings, especially in the areas of biochemistry and medicine. This was her first time going abroad. “This is … home.”   Fazeleh Shafie Pour takes a photo of the screen at Spring 2025 International Student Orientation. She plans to …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/international-orientation-25

Engineering management technology alum finds passion in career

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Scholler representing his role at DENSO.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University alumnus Cory Scholler’s … that focuses on manufacturing automotive air conditioning and engine cooling components and systems, Scholler, … degree in engineering management technology from Western.    “I got such a wide scope of knowledge and

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/cory-scholler-engineering-management

The Art of Aviation: Julie Thiele's Journey to Alaska Airlines

College of Aviation

… by Tom Thinnes on The path of life winds around, twisting and turning until we eventually find ourselves heading in … endeavors I wanted to pursue. The day I came home from Western Michigan University, I’m pretty sure I shocked him.” … passion she had witnessed during her earlier years at WMU. Spring boarding off of the knowledge she gained at the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2016/03/thiele

WMU College of Aviation receives federal funding to expand workforce development

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… WMU College of Aviation receives federal funding to expand workforce development Submitted by Erin Flynn on WMU’s … funding boost will help aviation opportunities take off at Western Michigan University. WMU’s College of Aviation will … a shortage of aircraft technicians, this funding will put Western in a position to increase the number of qualified …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/aviation-funding-workforce-development-gary-peters

WMU offices closed or on reduced hours during holiday recess

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… (not verified) on Residence halls reopen Saturday, Jan. 4, and classes resume Monday, Jan. 6. KALAMAZOO—Except for essential and emergency services, Western Michigan University will be closed beginning … or have reduced hours starting Dec. 14 through the start of spring semester. The campus closure applies to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11989

Some campus offices on reduced hours for the holidays

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… holidays Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Most Western Michigan University offices will observe holiday … . Holiday recess begins with the end of fall semester, and some campus services will cease or have reduced hours starting Friday, Dec. 15, through the start of spring semester. Office closings apply to non-represented …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44110

Scholarships available for short-term study abroad

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Study abroad this spring or summer. KALAMAZOO—Applications are being accepted … that offer awards of up to $2,500 to offset the cost of Western Michigan University students participating in a … group of short-term study abroad programs this spring and summer. The Haenicke Institute for Global Education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3836

Evening concert features music inspired by whale songs

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… by whale songs Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University faculty, students and guest cellist Alexa Muhly will present music inspired by … flute, and Lori Sims, piano; and Birds on a Wire, directed by David Colson. Muhly Muhly teaches cello …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43617

WMU welcomes Indigenous leaders as elders in residence

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… on Members of the Native American Student Organization stand with Shannon Martin and Robin Greymountain. KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Two Native American leaders are joining the Western Michigan University campus community. Robin … build on an already vibrant Native American community at Western Michigan University,” says Martin.   “Generational …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/native-american-elders-residence-robin-greymountain-shannon-martin