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The rise of women’s sports—triumphs, challenges and the road ahead

W Magazine

… volleyball setter KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"This is the first time watching college basketball where I know more girls than … is … electric. It is blowing the guy’s game out of the water.”  Though Garnett’s comment referred to the NCAA … spot in the NCAA Tournament for its fourth appearance ever after winning the MAC Tournament Championship. “The appeal …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/rise-womens-sports-wmu-coaches-athletes-weigh

New café open in Valley Dining Center

News

… a comfortable atmosphere, lounge-style seating and a full-service coffee bar. Café 1903 carries a wide variety of … the lower level of the Valley Dining Center through the doorways nearest the Goldsworth Valley Pond footbridge and walkway. A Bronco Transit stop is conveniently located …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36417

Swain Library reopens for student study on Aug. 31

University Libraries

… Swain Library reopens for student study on Aug. 31 Submitted … campus this fall. The University Libraries will reopen the Swain Library in Sangren Hall for open study and academic … partnered with campus departments to offer academic support services in Swain. “Our campus partners will continue their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68968

WMU men's rugby club eyes national championship

News

… has a shot at its first-ever national title. Powering their way to the Mid-American Conference Sevens Championship with … at the USA Rugby College Sevens National Championship.  "I was talking to everyone before the game and just saying, … "When we won the MAC championship, a referee came up to me after the game and all he said was, 'Night and day,'" says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53484

From Honduras to WMU: Victor Hernandez finds his place

Haworth College of Business

… Hernandez Lagos , Western Michigan University is a home away from home. Originally from San Pedro Sula, Honduras, the … have opened up for him on campus. “The biggest way that the college helps to support my professional goals … Hernandez plans to study abroad in Burgos, Spain next fall. After graduation, he hopes to further his education through …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/accountancy-victorhernandez-home-community

Putting her skills to the test at Boeing

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Putting her skills to the test at Boeing Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—During the initial launch of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the fleet was grounded to address a lithium-ion battery issue. The … role was as a student intern at Flowserve in Kalamazoo and after graduating from Western, she joined Flowserve as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70791

Trailblazing dance student is first male on Bronco dance team

News

… sport. Nothing seemed to click—until he found dance. "I was four when I took my first dance class and I started competing at six," he says. "It's always helped me express my feelings while still being … is the gender roles in dance," he says. "I would love after I graduate to see another guy on Western's team. I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66211

Governor appoints two to eight-year terms as WMU trustees

News

… "We respect the decision of the Governor, and I look forward to working closely with our newest trustees as they … Michigan University," said WMU President John M. Dunn after the announcement. "They are replacing two excellent … increasing responsibility with Daimler Chrysler Financial Services and Chrysler Financial. In addition to a bachelor's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37057

Dunn to be honored for work with foster care grads

News

… universities. Dunn, WMU's eighth president, retired July 31 after more than 10 years in the leadership role. He is being … WMU launched its Seita Scholars Program in 2008. The award-winning effort, which has grown into the largest and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42935

State association honors Spanish faculty member

News

… of Spanish is this year's winner of the Barbara Ort-Smith Award from the Michigan World Languages Association—MIWLA. … , a master faculty specialist of Spanish, received the award during the 53rd MIWLA Annual Conference in Lansing Oct. … Braun Braun joined WMU's Spanish faculty full time in 2004 after teaching Spanish methodology on a part-time basis for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43899