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WMU’s Venture Studio turns design students into founders

College of Fine Arts

… WMU’s Venture Studio turns design students into founders Submitted by Brandi Engel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … two-semester journey that begins in the fall, when students complete a full product development cycle and compete at the … opt into the Venture Studio as a rigorous, real-world track where design thinking meets startup methodology. Students …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2026/05/venture-studio-pitch-event

Oh, what a feline: Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor

News

… WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor Submitted by Erin Flynn on Michael Vasilevich, center, … his hometown of Chicago became makeshift obstacle courses where Vasilevich would dream up new physical challenges to

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/michael-vasilevich-wmu-theatre-cats-american-ninja-warrior

From Aviation Management to Artemis: Dan Kosters and the Logistics of Lunar Exploration

College of Aviation

… From Aviation Management to Artemis: Dan Kosters and the Logistics of Lunar … as well, Kosters works for NASA at the Kennedy Space Center where he is involved in supply chain and logistics … former resident of Spring Lake, the Lake Michigan shoreline community due east of Grand Rapids. "Whether it is …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/05/kosters

Striking the right chord: From mock interview to music classroom

College of Education and Human Development

… Striking the right chord: From mock interview to music classroom Submitted by Nicole Leffler on Madison … a mock interview and led to a full-time role at Schoolcraft Community Schools.      KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When music … has officially been hired by Schoolcraft Community Schools, where she will lead the 6th–12th grade choral program. What …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/05/art-education-alumni-lands-job-schoolcraft

WMU Alumnus Breaks Ground on 48‑Unit Recovery Housing Development

College of Arts and Sciences

… Housing Development KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Construction is set to begin on a new 48‑unit recovery‑focused housing community on Kalamazoo’s east side, marking a major step … and the housing community creates a structured environment where recovery services and legal accountability work hand …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/04/cas-groundbreaking-housing

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

News

… WMU Theatre grad Jack Austin is ready to take his career to the next stage Submitted by Erin Flynn … will take his final bow on the Miller Auditorium stage at commencement on Saturday, May 2. Austin stands next to … at WMU’s music theatre showcase in New York City, where seniors in the program have the chance to show off …

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

Wrenches and Wings: Morgan Boyd’s Mission to Keep Aviation Soaring

College of Aviation

… Wrenches and Wings: Morgan Boyd’s Mission to Keep Aviation Soaring Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU … the engine-overhaul course.  "I was able to tear an engine completely apart," she says, "and put it back together again.  I find this is where I learn the best.  I am able to understand a system …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/07/boyd

Ready to serve: Grad Molly Cochran prepares for duty in Army Nurse Corps

News

… Ready to serve: Grad Molly Cochran prepares for duty in Army Nurse … Army Nurse Corps. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—She crossed an ocean to come to Western Michigan University four years ago, and now … labor and delivery, emergency and also med-surg, which is where all the nurses in the military start out. So I got to

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/graduate-success-nursing-rotc-molly-cochran

Clear for takeoff: How WMU’s aviation program launched A’maree Waddell’s career

News

… an aviation management and operations grad, is headed to one of the world’s busiest airports, where she’ll be an operations coordinator for TBI Airport … right choice for me because I was able to find a sense of community that nurtured all aspects of everything that I …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/graduate-success-aviation-management-operations-amaree-waddell

International alumna brings bold vision to Spring Gala: A full circle moment for an MBA student turned community and corporate leader

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… International alumna brings bold vision to Spring Gala: A full circle moment for an MBA student turned community and corporate leader Submitted by Maddie … path that led to Kalamazoo Li’s story begins in China, where she started professional dance training at just six …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/04/karin-li-global-alumna