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Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways

News

… Pandemic inspires students to create ‘A Moment of Magic’ in myriad ways Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Peyton … incentive to continue. The University’s AMOM chapter, which was established in fall 2017 and was one of the first in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59946

Investment, pandemic pivot spur success for genomics company

News

… cases began surging in the spring of 2020. "We really wanted to help in whatever way we could," says Mike Getz , … operation grew from about a dozen employees a year ago to nearly 50 today. "We were able to do this very quickly due … of COVID-19, Langerveld says. "The way you interact as a service with doctors and doctors' offices had been changing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64148

WMU grad student wins coveted NEA creative writing fellowship

News

… graduate student is one of 40 people nationwide to be awarded a 2013 National Endowment for the Arts Creative Writing Fellowship. As a … to create events that took place in the small town near where her mother grew up. "Instead of actually using …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3834

Student Spotlight: Ellie Lundy – Leading with Compassion and Communication

Information Technology

… talk to everybody and be more out there and be myself. I’ve met lots of great, amazing people who can help me in the … conducts peer interviews, and ensures the front desk is always welcoming and professional. Ellie sees the student … she’s a Harry Potter fan!), spending time with friends, and walking around campus. She also works as a nanny for …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/07/ellie-lundy-it-student-highlight

Western recognized for its support of wounded military members

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… Western recognized for its support of wounded military members Submitted by Deanne Puca on Russell Pliley, standing … efforts in aiding the recovery of wounded U.S. combat service members and veterans has been recognized with a … Western as a finalist for its 2021 Excellence in Service Award and will make a donation to The Fallen and Wounded …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64735

True belonging and troubleshooting: cybersecurity student finds joy in ever-evolving field

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… field Submitted by Kayla Lambert on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For some students, arriving to Western Michigan University is an … student Rua Hamed Salim Al Rasbi studying at WMU was fate. “I didn’t choose Western myself—my scholarship and … Oman. “This is my first time in the United States, and I was initially very nervous about how different everything …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/cybersecurity-fate-al-rasbi

Founder of innovative boxed water company to speak at business forum

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… Founder of innovative boxed water company to speak at business forum Submitted by … that is changing the way water is sold, shipped and consumed. The company aims to provide consumers a better option … The product is sensibly sourced and purposely purified near end consumption to reduce the transportation carbon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36054

Robert W. Thomas obituary

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… W. Thomas , a retired Western Michigan University staff member, died Feb. 11 in Tarpon Springs, Fla. He was 85. Thomas joined the WMU staff in 1966 and retired in 1986 after 20 years of service to the University. At the time of his retirement, he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/208

Swain Education Library update

University Libraries

… Swain Education Library update Submitted by Sara Volmering on The former Swain Education Library, located in … has helped us serve you more effectively by bringing our services and general collections under one roof—just a short …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/12/swain-library-update

Practically Perfect: WMU Theatre Presents UTOPIA

Theatre

… its 2025–2026 season with Utopia, a play by Charles L. Mee, reimagined and directed by Joan Herrington. … and delight. Imagine overhearing conversations at nearby tables, each filled with its own blend of tenderness, … the heart of this production: the beauty of connection, the warmth of community, and the quiet joy of small, shared …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/news/2025/09/utopia