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Program that helps kids read wins STAR Award

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… on Case-Parris KALAMAZOO—A program offered through Western Michigan University that helps young children … STAR Awards are a partnership between Volunteer Kalamazoo and MLive/Kalamazoo Gazette to honor outstanding volunteers … of Kalamazoo, in an MLive/Gazette article. "Over Western's spring break, they will still come in to meet with students. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/6964

Haworth College of Business celebrates 2023 Presidential Scholars

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Each year, faculty members from across Western Michigan University select the most outstanding student in their various academic schools, … major with a minor in general business. Graduating in the spring of 2023, Thomas has been on the dean’s list each …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71308

Doctoral candidate charts course for success in world-class sailing win

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… Doctoral candidate charts course for success in world-class sailing … Asif , a mechanical engineering doctoral student at Western Michigan University studying space propulsion, would … because he was focused on finishing his dissertation at Western on microwave-frequency ion thrusters for space …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/star-vintage-sailing-world-champion-mohammed-asif

WMU to purchase Newell Rubbermaid’s facility on Parkview Campus

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… Parkview Campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will purchase the Newell … building for $6 million—an opportunity that will help Western meet several future academic, operational and athletic needs in a cost-effective manner. It will …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/newell-rubbermaid-facility-purchase-parkview-campus

Bravo For Bravman: How Two Internships Led to One Outstanding Career

College of Aviation

… Bravo For Bravman: How Two Internships Led to One Outstanding Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Landing one major … and operations program). He graduated with his BS in the Spring of 2016. Justin also was part of the Lee Honors … to discuss life and work.   After Justin graduated in the Spring 2016, he moved down to Texas to work for Lockheed …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/02/bravman

WMU’s Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten wins MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success

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… WMU’s Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten wins MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success Submitted by Erin … KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Mid-American Conference has named Western Michigan University’s Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten the … for professional careers. Kuersten says being recognized by Western Michigan University and representing the institution …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mac-outstanding-faculty-award-2026-ashlyn-kuersten

Volleyball coach to speak about leadership at community breakfast series

Haworth College of Business

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Munson KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's volleyball team and its coach's approach to empowerment and leadership will … WMU volleyball head coach, will give a presentation titled "Western Michigan Volleyball: Equip and Empower" at  8 a.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30053

WMU alumni awarded prestigious Blue Cloud Award

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… Blue Cloud Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Charles Zhang and Lynn Chen-Zhang receive their awards alongside TV host … Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) NEW YORK—Generous Western Michigan University couple and southwest Michigan … mentorship and support to programs and facilities across Western Michigan University, including the Zhang Legacy …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lynn-chen-zhang-charles-zhang-china-institute-blue-cloud-award

Social work student finds passion, home at WMU

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… Mich.—Life has a way of coming full circle. For Johnny Anderson III , it happens multiple times a week. The Western Michigan University graduate student is an advocate … that helped him get a job directly after graduation in spring 2019. "It really prepared him very well in terms of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57553

Cybersecurity student creates the community she knew was needed

Cybersecurity

… student Erika Ekblaw in Floyd Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich. —Western Michigan University cybersecurity student Erika … to secure renewable energy systems, smart infrastructure and connected devices,” says Ekblaw. “As technologies like … from cyber threats becomes critical.” Ekblaw arrived at Western knowing cybersecurity was the career path for her. A …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2026/02/erika-ekblaw-cybersecurity-creates-community