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Flags lowered Tuesday for Michigan State Police Trooper Chad H. Wolf

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… who died from injuries sustained while on duty. Wolf was a seven-year veteran of the Michigan State Police, … serving in the Second District and based in Taylor. He was a member of the Motor Unit. A visitation was held Monday, Aug. 31. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 , at Fenton High …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26529

Award-winning singer, plane crash survivor to speak on resilience at WMU

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… Award-winning singer, plane crash survivor to speak on … the public. Inspiring by Example Born in Nigeria, Okwuchi was a teenager when she was involved in a horrific plane … tell anyone going through it to trust that there is life after adversity. There is live after trauma and hardship." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55402

Bronco behind the big screen: Alumna uses makeup to tell stories in movies and TV

W Magazine

… “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” to “Ozark” and “The Walking Dead.” As makeup department head and designer, Arden … Stars in her eyes Arden’s early memories of film involve watching old Tom Mix cowboy movies with her grandparents. It … where I grew up, on a dirt road outside of town.” Arden After high school, Arden began working on independent film …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75852

Alumni killed in Vietnam War to be honored during dedication event

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… Alumni killed in Vietnam War to be honored during dedication event Submitted by … will mark the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War this holiday weekend by dedicating a plaque at Kanley … of a plaque at Kanley that notes the sacrifice of 11 servicemen who died during the war. Families of those being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24116

Student Spotlight: Jose Ortiz-Martinez – From Soccer Fields to Cybersecurity

Information Technology

… Inspired by Family and Opportunity Jose’s journey to WMU was inspired by his sister, Evey Ortiz-Martinez, a standout … a computer science major, Jose pivoted to cybersecurity after recognizing the growing demand and opportunities in … been a little bit of a hold when it comes to developing software. Cybersecurity is about protecting and accessing—it’s …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/06/jose-ortiz-martinez-it-student-highlight

Information session slated for student vets

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… session has been set for student military veterans who want to learn more about the services and resources available to them at Western Michigan … will be representatives of: Kalamazoo County Veterans Service Office U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (health …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20304

Final public session scheduled for new Valley Dining Center

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… The state-of-the-art dining center will provide food service options in a restaurant-like atmosphere with fresh …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18459

PSSO seeking volunteers for highway cleanup project

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… PSSO seeking volunteers for highway cleanup project Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … from on and off the campus to assist with this Adopt a Highway community service project. In case of rain, the event will take place …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45892

WMU engineers take steel bridge, concrete canoe to competition

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… bridge build team focus on their work. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— After months of hard work and fabrication, Western Michigan … to show off its final product. "Our program has come a long way over the last few years," he says. “I'm excited for … concrete canoe competition is named "Italian Stallion," and was produced using a "female" mold rather than the typical …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31422

WMU Theatre grad Jack Austin is ready to take his career to the next stage

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… and beyond. “I would be happy to be doing any role that I was given at Western, but it’s very cool to be going out … a beanstalk isn’t everyone’s idea of a first job after college, but when your name is Jack, it seems fitting. … up going to Miller Auditorium and seeing the touring Broadway shows; Western has always been a huge part of my life.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/graduate-success-music-theatre-performance-jack-austin