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WMU board to welcome new trustees, elect leadership Thursday

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… this month, James L. Liggins Jr. of Kalamazoo and Kara Wood of Grand Rapids will be taking the oath of office. Judge … serve the remainder of an eight-year term expiring Dec. 31, 2024 . Wood succeeds former trustee Kurtis Trevan, who … out of state. Wood will serve through Dec. 31, 2028. Additionally, the meeting will include the election of the board’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74450

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 … provided by the faculty who coach their groups.” DownBeat 2025 Student Music Award recipients from Western The … Luke Mortensen, Colin Woniewski, Blaine Forsyth, Justin Rodriguez, Rohan Marr, Luisa Zúñiga, Jormilit Garcia and Maia …

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

Dr. JoAnn Atkin: Coaching students to success for 24 years

Haworth College of Business

… entered the business world in a retail setting as a teenager. She began cashiering and worked her way up into store … formed through my service work with student organizations stand out as a highlight of my career. I’ ve … of any opponent, and that was a lot of cupcakes in the 2024-25 season. The relationships we've gained being around …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/joann-atkin-retirement

WMU's Seita program named finalist for national higher ed award

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… WMU's Seita program named finalist for national higher ed award Submitted by … the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities today named Western Michigan University one of five finalists … Universities is a research, policy and advocacy organization representing 237 public research universities, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42136

Earth Day marks grand opening of new, dedicated space for WMU’s IDEAS Collaboratory

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… on Western Michigan University’s campus. The Interdisciplinary Experimentations in Art and Science Collaboration … the harm plastics have done to the environment and human bodies and be inspired to act.   “I hope they see the … Venture Grants , the IDEAS Collaboratory was created in 2024 by Brickman and Dr. Sharon Gill , professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/earth-day-2026-grand-opening-ideas-collaboratory

Sixth-graders get a look at college life at WMU

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… brings sixth-graders to campus beginning Monday, March 11. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sixth-grade students in the Kalamazoo Public Schools' Class of 2025 will tour Western Michigan University for a day on a … through a program called Bronco BUDS—Building Unique Dynamic Students . Through the initiative, the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/51811

WMU president announces plan to retire next summer

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… WMU's new student center officially opened in fall 2023. In 2024, WMU's College of Aviation welcomed a new fleet of … Montgomery helped announce Western's commitment to the Okanagan Charter, an international charter focused on … six-year graduation rates, an all-time high in research productivity and the largest gift ever made for a public …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/president-montgomery-announces-plans-retire

WMU physics department helps NASA’s Artemis program with spaceflight materials research

Physics

… WMU physics department helps NASA’s Artemis program with spaceflight materials research … of Physics was involved? WMU’s physics department in 2024 completed a major NASA‑sponsored research project in … testing of spacecraft cables used in the Gateway lunar module’s propulsion and power systems. As spacecraft travel …

https://wmich.edu/physics/news/2026/04/physics-artemis

Update: Trustees to consider three labor contracts at Friday meeting

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… American Association of University Professors, the Professional Instructors Organization and the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage … the union that represents stage workers for major productions at Western venues such as Miller Auditorium. On …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65564

Melinda Lockett receives Lee Honors College Distinguished Service Award

College of Health and Human Services

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/lhclockett