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Pitch competition helps tee engineering grad up for business success

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Spencer Rochowiak created an unbreakable golf tee with sustainability in mind. It's the signature item for his … golf accessories. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Pairing passion with pragmatism, Spencer Rochowiak is taking a swing at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68053

Western celebrates grand opening of 'newest, most innovative student union in the state'

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… Western celebrates grand opening of 'newest, most innovative student union in the … to help student organizations better connect and engage with students. There are a number of student-focused … officially open. The campus community will make it official with a grand opening celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 29 , at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72548

Broncos find meaning, networking and career prep through Detroit’s Umoja Debate Team internship

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… Broncos find meaning, networking and career prep through Detroit’s Umoja … internship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Kyle Jackson works with students at Umoja Debate Team's summer camp in Detroit. … camp, which was founded by alumnus Jerjuan Howard , BA ‘20. With the guidance of their coaches, the youth work to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72532

Aspiring educators gather from across the state to learn, grow and collaborate

College of Education and Human Development

… educators gather from across the state to learn, grow and collaborate Submitted by Chris Hybels on Attendees of … led by Dr. Brianne Pitts.  Members of AEM's E-board pose with Dr. Brianne Pitts (center). Debbie Schuitema from the … they enter into the field of teaching.” The event started with a keynote address  from Dr. Brianne Pitts , assistant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71409

Professor’s project selected for funding by Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program

College of Arts and Sciences

… Professor’s project selected for funding by Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program Submitted by Anonymous (not … Studies at Western Michigan University, worked with Kenyan counterparts this summer as part of the 2022 … Konaté was awarded the fellowship in collaboration with her Tennessee Technological University colleague, Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69153

President Montgomery forges legacy of student success

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… years, President Montgomery presided over 24 spring, summer and fall commencement ceremonies, personally congratulating tens of thousands of graduates with a proud handshake as he presented their WMU degrees. … moment wrapped around a proud papa moment.” In the final months of his presidency, Montgomery stood before a crowd in …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes

A lifelong gift: 1980 graduate gives back to Department of Philosophy

College of Arts and Sciences

… gives back to Department of Philosophy Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Mark Rochon’s … it,” says Rochon. Recognizing the department’s value, and with a desire to provide lasting support for future students, Rochon met with department professors and Western’s senior director of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69151

Edgar Inselberg obituary

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… Edgar Inselberg obituary Submitted by Deanne Puca on Dr. Edgar Inselberg , an associate professor emeritus of biological sciences at … of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in 1966 and retired with emeritus status in 1999 after nearly 33 years of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47278

'Sweet Magnolias' star shares how she planted seeds of success at Western

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… 'Sweet Magnolias' star shares how she planted seeds of success at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on … like it." "The stories (in 'Sweet Magnolias') are so filled with truth... that I think you'd be able to identify and … of lifelong friends in Serenity, a small southern town with plenty of drama—from relationships and family dynamics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67412

WMU Theatre, Face Off Theatre partner to bring “Black Lives, Black Words” back to Kalamazoo

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Reginald Edmund, bottom right, with members of Face Off Theatre Company in 2018. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— "Do Black lives … matter?"That’s the question local artists aim to answer with the upcoming three-part series "Black Lives, Black …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60278