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University Theatre travels the globe in 2018-19 season

Theatre

… season featuring cowboys, drag queens, the best of Broadway, stage adaptations of movie favorites and more. This … Ticket prices vary. WMU faculty, staff and students enjoy discounts to WMU Theatre productions. For more informatio n, … film tells a tale of love, hope, politics and revenge set against a backdrop of a lawless society. "The Dancing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48385

WMU AD Beauregard announces plan to retire at year’s end

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… Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University Director of Athletics Kathy Beauregard  has announced her … leader in her field, Beauregard has racked up many awards for her leadership in college sports. She is the … last 25 years through her volunteer service, Beauregard has set an example for Bronco athletes to step up and serve the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66092

Hockey-loving exercise science grad nets experience-driven hat trick through internship, campus work and RSOs

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As  Ariana Burgeson , B.S.'25, proudly displays her Western Michigan University diploma, ornate … and winning the program's first national championship was an incredible honor, but what I'll remember most are the … off the bat say I have experience in a Division I NCAA setting. Not many people can say they had that experience at …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/graduate-success-exercise-science-wmu-hockey-trainer-ariana-burgeson

Alumnus Gang Chen is making strides in AI and machine learning

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… (ML). After gaining over 20 years of experience as a software design engineer and later a principal engineering manager at … also sensory technology, robotics, and an entirely new mindset of living day-to-day with AI assistance.  What do you …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/gang-chen-making-strides-ai-machine-learning

Global water supply crisis informs research of WMU professor named American Association of Geographers Fellow

School of Environment, Geography and Sustainability

… Global water supply crisis informs research of WMU professor named … activities have drastically altered the water cycles and distribution of water resources across the globe. … will be working with international colleagues to identify a set of research priorities to address the trade-offs of LVR, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/66997

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

News

… 5 p.m., Linden Grove Middle School. Reading competition designed to encourage the love of reading and to promote … Jan. 12 "The Courage to Create" poetry competition awards reception, 5 to 7 p.m., WMU's Trimpe Building … educational workshops. Mental health agency booths will be set up allowing participants to view the booths, talk with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36802

WMU to play critical role in national manufacturing initiative

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… in California, with Silicon Valley's FlexTech Alliance leading the initiative. A $75 million Department of Defense award to FlexTech will be matched by $96 million in cost … electronics. Atashbar has an extensive background in the design and fabrication of sensors. Together, they are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26501

Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… came to WMU from Tanzania on a Fulbright Foreign Student Award in 2022. He obtained a master's degree in global … in his neighborhood had been awarded a scholarship for medical school in the United States. It was a life-changing … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/international-student-internship

From breakaways to business: The Slukynsky brothers’ Frozen Four journey

Haworth College of Business

… From breakaways to business: The Slukynsky brothers’ Frozen Four … major. “Whether it’s managing my time effectively, understanding team dynamics or preparing for high-pressure … drive to the rink and the classroom. “I’ve developed a mindset focused on preparation, teamwork and finding ways to add …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/bronco-hockey-wmu-haworth

Operation Hat Trick scholarship supports veteran's journey at Western

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… Tate College Associate Dean Dr. Deveta Gardner, President Edward Montgomery, WMU military advocate Kenneth Franks and Athletics Director Dan Bartholomae. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Continuing its … also offers the Military Ally Program, a two-part class designed to equip faculty, staff and administration with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/liz-powers-wins-2024-operation-hat-trick-scholarship