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A teaching lab built by alumni, designed for future educators

College of Education and Human Development

… meaningful, experience-driven learning in real school settings. For the two principals, the work is more than a … WMU alumni like Blasingame and Zonts, it is a meaningful way to pass forward the knowledge, mentorship and experiences that helped …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/10/alumni-built-teaching-lab-future-educators

Paul Hildenbrand: Serving students for 43 years, a goal achieved

Haworth College of Business

… Lowis on In 1981, Paul Hildenbrand, B.B.A.’86, M.A.’07 , set foot on Western Michigan University’s campus as a first-year student. He was so impressed by the new student orientation process that … to a new phase of life.  Hildenbrand’s first role at WMU was in media services, but eight years later, he joined the …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/10/paul-hildenbrand-retirement

Open-Minded Olivia Arnold - Stepping Out of Her Comfort Zone, Pursuing Her Passions and Taking to the Sky

College of Aviation

… fill it out, not really thinking anything of it."    Arnold was scripted to have this kind of perspective on … be any different?  Almost forgetting about the survey, she was somewhat surprised a few weeks later to see her name on … even more networking because of her employment at the WACO Kitchen , a restaurant on the second floor of the aircraft …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/11/arnold

WMU community shows up big to welcome new Broncos to campus

News

… as they moved their students into residence halls. There was plenty of furniture assembling as students settled into their new homes. Dr. Chris Cheatham, interim … Band, students and community members packing campus with swag under their arms and smiles on their faces—Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/09/fall-welcome-broncos-move-2026

Associate director of culinary operations makes mark in nationwide cooking competition

Dining Services

… Chef Francisco to stretch his creative muscles in the kitchen, his participation has even bigger implications for … says Francisco. "Cooking in national contests is one way I am able to have a creative outlet, without causing … he gets the desired result. This mentality is a major asset for Dining Services, especially as we move to offering …

https://wmich.edu/dining/news/2024/09/cando-challenge-0

In Memoriam, summer 2026

W Magazine

… BS ’51, Nov. 29, 2025, Grand Rapids, MI Ona Eileene (Pappe) Wall , BA ’52, MA ’64, Dec. 7, 2025, Grandville, MI Muriel … Robins , BA ’54, Nov. 24, 2025, Livonia, MI Willard Howard Mejeur , BS ’54, Dec. 10, 2025, Cadillac, MI Thomas … Sept. 21, 2025, Greensboro, NC Barbette Louise (Spinner) Kitchen , BA ’64, Jan. 5, 2026, Elk Rapids, MI Ronald Arthur …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/memoriam-summer-2026

Essential Needs and Dining Services team up to demo cooking skills for students

Student Affairs

… skills for students Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on Students watch Chef Andrew Francisco and Emily Hazel Mitchell … right, prepare chicken quesadillas, pico de gallo and a warm bean salsa at the WMU Student Center Demo Kitchen. The cooking demonstrations utilized canned food and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75288

Van Cooley obituary

News

… died suddenly during a trip to Florida July 31. He was 64. Cooley, a member of the WMU faculty since 1996, was vacationing with friends in Florida when stricken. … Home, 12010 Allisonville Road, Fishers, Ind., (317) 842-5310. Visitation will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1117

Celebrating collaboration and identity with WMU Theatre's Kinky Boots

Theatre

… and blocking. Just four weeks into the process Berkow was impressed: “The leads are nailing it; they’re so in it!” … is meticulous about his preparation. From the moment Reed wakes up in the morning, he prepares for his performance at … technique) exercises to ground himself; comprehensive vocal warmups that address every part of his register; and …

https://wmich.edu/theatre/news/2026/10/kinky-boots

WMU food marketing students get cutting-edge AI industry tool through six-figure gift

Haworth College of Business

… and Western’s food marketing program, led by Dr. Russell Zwanka , will be the first academic program in the nation to … between Intent Ai co-founder and CEO Dr. Brian Harris and Zwanka. Complementary to the partnership, Intent Ai and WMU … agentic AI. The training and certification program is set to begin in fall 2026 at WMU’s Haworth College of …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/07/food-marketing-ai-tool