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WMU alum finds success in Broadway's 'Hamilton'

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… WMU alum finds success in Broadway's 'Hamilton' Submitted by Erin Flynn on Mikey Winslow … poses backstage during a performance of "Hamilton" on Broadway. NEW YORK—A Western Michigan University graduate is dancing his way into the spotlight in one of the hottest shows on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52509

Canadian Brass Christmas comes to Miller Auditorium

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… brass quintet to what it is today. Canadian Brass is made up of five extraordinary talents: visionary founder, tuba … new frontiers in the world of music performance and keeping up with fans via YouTube , Facebook , Twitter , Instagram … or in person at the Miller Auditorium Ticket Office. Groups of 10 or more can call (269) 387-2312 for special …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43913

Owners of local sock company put best foot forward at forum

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… owners of a company that started with a competition between friends as to who could wear the craziest socks to … Church. Each pair of socks purchased from the collection supplies one person in Africa with 100 days of clean water … are looking to make purchases in a responsible way, the young entrepreneurs feel that they can positively …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/17977

Bolstered by court internship, political science grad prepares for law school

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… where he interned. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Political science has always interested Michael Sekich , but he wasn't sure how his … I was trying to find the right fit for me, and I've always liked English, social studies, government, that kind of … pivotal role in developing his passion. She helped set him up with internships to explore potential career options, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62478

Swing and a hit: Digital marketing grad's internship lands him job in the big leagues

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… 16 , with a bachelor's degree and a dream job already lined up. In the new year, he'll be headed to Los Angeles to work … to study civil engineering. While he liked the idea of design and creation, he realized after an engineering … of others and pushing myself outside of my comfort zone to better myself,” Wojdylak says. Prior to his time at FOX …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73706

Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award

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… Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony … fall and did a whole series of master classes." Mazzie's support of WMU students continued throughout her career, … reception on Monday, June 3 . "What I find so moving and significant about this moment, this special Tony honoring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53728

WMU trustees to meet, elect board leaders for 2014

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… set at the Jan. 22 meeting. Other agenda items to be taken up include reports covering gifts, grants and personnel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12714

Room and board rates for 2019-20 top WMU trustees' agenda Wednesday

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… Wednesday in the Heritage Hall ballroom. Other action items up for board adoption include the naming of a new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53058

Fashion history instructor uses expertise to restart archival project

College of Education and Human Development

… Iris Cooper is creating an archive for historically significant garments and accessories. The Historical Garment … curator. "S o,  I think the collection is a very valuable way to look at history for students." According to Cooper, … the amount of skill and time needed. However, with the support given by the department and Western, she has a lot of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73074

WMU and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through bilingual accounting bootcamp

Professional Development

… need has evolved into a powerful community partnership between Western Michigan University (WMU) and the West … launched a five-week bilingual accounting bootcamp designed to equip Hispanic small business owners with the … just about growing businesses; it’s about creating new pathways for professional growth and community investment.”   …

https://wmich.edu/professional/news/2025/05/bilingual-accounting-bootcamp