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From Hitsville to hit show, WMU alumna lives out childhood dream on Broadway

News

… A 2018 Western Michigan University graduate, Francés is living out her dreams on Broadway. She's dancing and … home. "Even in the audition room, when a few of us were struggling with some of the steps in the dance, the professors … us—they wanted to give people a chance and to genuinely see what we could do," Francés says. "That understanding made me …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58011

WMU Theatre produces world premiere for family audiences

Theatre

… Kalamazoo playwright and Education for the Arts teaching artist Tucker Rafferty . The story follows Jeremy Thatcher, who is struggling to survive bullies, crushes and sixth-grade art … on 'Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher' has been no exception. What strikes me most about this particular project is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38300

Medicine garden harvest helps kick off academic year for Native American Student Organization

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… medicine garden right outside of where I study and learn is a visual reminder of who I am and the recognition my culture … and worked with me all summer, as well," he says. "That's what our medicine is there for. To our people, you are not …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/medicine-garden-harvest-2024-native-american-student-association

Faculty, grad students travel to Japan to explore pandemic response

College of Arts and Sciences

… trip to Japan in September 2022, however, may be one of his most unique, as he led a grant-funded study tour of … worth noting that, culturally, Japan is not known for hugging or shaking hands, so there was already some built-in … in this trip because, ultimately," says Covell, "this is what the Japan Foundation wants to see—established …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70129

WMU food marketing students strike gold at national case competition

Haworth College of Business

… that would increase basket size, frequency of store visits and volume of higher margin purchases among millennial … there was a tie after the final round of presentations. Distinct life stages “We came to the conclusion that many … For each life stage, we were able to give a snapshot of what that group currently needs from a grocery store.” This

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38530

WMU named one of five best U.S. campuses for electric cars

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… Vehicle friendly" colleges. WMU placed fourth on the list released in September of Transport Evolved , a news site … stations located at U.S. universities and colleges has risen by an impressive 35 percent in the past 12 months, up … stations this year compared with just 838 last year. And what began as a trend focused in California, now only …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19402

Kohrman Hall being renovated to house product design facilities

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… Central Kohrman's west exterior may look when the project is completed Kohrman Hall served as home to the engineering … until 2003, when the college moved into Floyd Hall on what at the time was WMU's recently created Parkview Campus. … utilize space there. Much of the Frostic School of Art is housed in South Kohrman Hall and the Richmond Center for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45220

Management professor Keenan dies

News

… Keenan first joined the WMU faculty in 1962, the year his department was established at the University. Over the next three years, he … a graduate-level management seminar taught completely by what was then called electronic mail—now commonly called …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17921

WMU women aviators ready to tackle national cross-country race

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… Highland, Michigan; are headed to Frederick, Maryland, this week to prepare for the Tuesday start of the race that … pilots and other collegiate teams. The 52 teams competing this year include 16 teams from 13 colleges and universities. … in future years, and this race is an opportunity to see what this is all about," she says. "There's a lot to keep …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40531

Goats to be tested on WMU campus as woodlot management tool

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… damaging campus woodlots, Western Michigan University is launching a pilot project Sunday, July 10 , that it hopes … business, they try to educate the public about goats and what they can do for the environment. For instance, Fickle … species present, and in cases where there is especially aggressiveness vegetation, two or three repeat grazings could …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33450