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… a WMU alum, helps lead effort to feed thousands of Michigan families Submitted by Erin Flynn on [caption] [/caption] PONTIAC, Mich.—Feeding the growing number of Michiganders in need during the COVID-19 crisis is no … work at the Feeding America West Michigan Food Bank in Comstock Park in late March. They packed emergency boxes full …

… in final push to encourage student civic engagement Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A week ahead of … focuses on encouraging civic engagement on campus, will be joined by Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist for a panel … Dr. Denise Keele , professor of political science and member of the WeVote executive committee, will moderate the …

… IDs and funds ideas to transform student life at WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A … for two initiatives, designed to build a stronger sense of belonging and community among all students, beginning this fall. In a message to the campus community …

… Sophia Julia Marvin obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Sophia Julia Marvin , a former Western Michigan University staff member, died April 9 . She was 94. Marvin, of Kalamazoo, joined … Cremation will take place and a private Mass will be celebrated. Services were held at the Life Story Funeral …

… WMU aims to raise $50M to acquire small businesses in West Michigan Submitted by Stacey Lowis on (Left to right) Doug … businesses. Graduates of this training program will then be eligible to apply for a competitive process where aspiring owner-operators would be personally mentored by executives and backed by capital …

… Event series looks at multicultural issues Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The series is linked … first-year students. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Several programs have been planned this fall at Western Michigan University to … on campus and highlight diversity-related work being done at the University. Among those set for the campus …

… Potato farm sprouts job opportunities for Broncos Submitted by Erin Flynn on Skyler Thompson, BBA '24, stands … in a storage facility at Walther Farms. A seed potato begins sprouting. Employees fry up sample chips from various … are washed and sorted, they are loaded into a truck to be shipped out to customers. THREE RIVERS, Mich.—It may be …

… services set for longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Steve Zegree … Michigan University Gold Company director Steve Zegree will be held this month in Bloomington, Indiana, and next month … music and mentor to Gold Company, which under his direction became one of the nation's leading collegiate vocal jazz …

… Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The spring semester begins Monday, Jan. 11. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for … no lower than 55 degrees. Vacant residence halls and classrooms will be set back beginning Dec. 18. Office spaces will …

… Conference showcases students’ innovative projects Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Each semester, graduating seniors … a simulation that offers students practice in preventing cyberattacks; and improvements for WMU’s Formula SAE cars to … the 72nd Senior Engineering Design Conference , which will be held Tuesday, April 18. Presentations begin at 8 a.m. and …