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Dream realized for Western alum working on Marvel's 'WandaVision'

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… on the hit Disney+ series "WandaVision," an "Avengers'' spinoff based on Marvel Comics characters Wanda Maximoff and … a career in the video game industry. Then, late in high school, he got the acting bug. Scott Jacobs "I chose Western … had an amazing theatre program and also had a top business school," says Jacobs, who grew up in suburban Chicago. "I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63090

Top geography students test skills in state bee at WMU

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Middle-school geography whizzes from across the state will be on … slated to be on the WMU campus for a second round of competition after winning their local contests. The WMU … the Michigan winner. Students from public and private schools in every part of the state will compete to determine …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46180

Men's, women's soccer players recognized with All-American honors

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… and Brandon Bye , a midfielder, and forward Alex Ruffer , of the women's soccer team, all were named Academic … Teams, the first time ever for WMU. Bye became the school's first ever First Team All-American; Shephard is … to defeat the University Albany in the second round for the school's first ever NCAA Tournament win and advanced to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44205

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

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… Flynn on Ellen Arden, BFA '13, has worked with a number of Hollywood actors over her career, from Emily Blunt and … grew up, on a dirt road outside of town.” Arden After high school, Arden began working on independent film productions … and Adriane Little , director of the Gwen Frostic School of Art and professor of kinetic imaging.   With …

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

Concert to provide unique perspective on climate change

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students from Western Michigan University School of Music's Advanced Jazz Ensemble, Frostic School of Art and Department of Theatre will collaborate to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30237

Julie K. TerMeer obituary

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… administrative assistant II in the Counseling Services unit of WMU's Sindecuse Health Center. She was working full time … way. The Kalamazoo resident graduated from Otsego High School and was known in the local area for her involvement … to do so. Memorial gifts also may be made to Plainwell High School or the Otsego High School Athletic Boosters. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32212

WMU aviation college names new flight operations director

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… Mich.—An alumnus who is an established aviation and legal professional has been named to the leadership team of the … for overseeing infrastructure spending, airport and flight-school licensing, and the promulgation of aviation … from the Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, graduating in 2007. He has served as an adjunct law …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29213

Modeling justice and equity featured on the design summer camp drawing board

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… and architecture program helped 24 local middle and high school students of color imagine how they could shape their careers and … Hayward Babineaux. “I wrote a book report in elementary school in which I said I wanted to design buildings for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72541

Signup for summer camps has begun

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… by Deanne Puca on WMU's Children's Place Learning Center offers 10 themed weeks during the summer for preschool and elementary students. KALAMAZOO, … of all ages. New this year are opportunities for middle school and high school students to experience WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52661

Balancing leadership and learning at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… MBA student Jumangie Smith is discovering the depth of his capabilities through his academic career at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. Hailing from Tillery, North Carolina, Smith’s … outcomes. My interest in business dates back to high school where I had an aptitude for business management and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/mba-jumangie-smith-leadership