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Onward for a new school year: Newest Broncos welcomed to campus

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… Onward for a new school year: Newest Broncos welcomed to … President Russ Kavalhuna has lunch with students in Valley Dining Center. Members of the men's basketball team help … who chose Western because of its interior architecture and design program.   “I’m excited for him , and , of course , a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/fall-welcome-students-move-on-campus-2025

WMU administration to launch employee engagement survey

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… Survey, this confidential, online questionnaire is designed to gather input specifically from employees. The … commitment to our students and our University," President Edward Montgomery told employees in a March 11 email message … engagement and satisfaction data. A survey website has been set up to explain the project and share information about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52385

From the soccer field to electric fields, aerospace engineering degrees propel Bronco toward career success

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… fields, aerospace engineering degrees propel Bronco toward career success Submitted by Erin Flynn on Hannah … MAC Medal of Excellence and has been named to several all-district and all-conference teams during her tenure on the … engineering, Sargent collaborated with other students to design a full-scale plastic pyrolysis plant aimed at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72012

A ewe-nique approach to sustainability

College of Arts and Sciences

… A ewe-nique approach to sustainability Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dr iving along a quiet street in … distance, and then, a flock of forty sheep come galloping towards you. This is no ordinary farm: this is Tending Tilth. … this approach are clear.   Once hired for a project, Burns sets up solar-powered electric fences to corral the sheep, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/lauren-burns-tending-tilth

Campus construction projects enhancing safety, accessibility and green space

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… projects throughout the late summer and fall, including a new pedestrian bridge, a new parking structure and … safety An ongoing project on Ring Road South, between the Howard Street Pedestrian Bridge and the Miller Auditorium … It will provide more than 350 spaces. Two floors are designated for Arcadia Flats resident parking, while all the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/campus-construction-projects-enhancing-safety-accessibility-green-space

Technical skills and personal growth propel student's experience

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… growth propel student's experience Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Since his very first tour of … him. During that tour, he recognized WMU’s commitment to diversity and sustainability, and that helped clinch his … I can be a part of those programs,” says Roberts. “Each design and program are going to come with its own …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75386

Flying, French, and Fit – WMU has it all for Rebecca Lowe

College of Aviation

… for Rebecca Lowe Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Airlines that want their chief pilots to be able to "parlez-vous francais" … or the Riviera should consider hiring Becca Lowe.    In addition to majoring in aviation flight science at the Western … important part of my identity," she stressed.  "I want to set an example for future students and encourage them that, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/lowe

Seniors honored for academic excellence as 2023 Presidential Scholars

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… members from across the University select the most outstanding senior in their nearly 50 academic schools, departments … a senior class of 4,748 students. The Presidential Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that Western can … and a 2022 Presidential Scholar in political science. Dr. Edward Montgomery, president of WMU, and Dr. Sarah Summy, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71023

Bridging science and community

W Magazine

… , professor of biological sciences and an Emerging Scholar Award recipient, is no stranger to scientific outreach, but … neuroregeneration practicums to local high schools, leading an effort to establish an internationally recognized … typical high school outreach, instead of just bringing a set program, we work with the instructor of the classes to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69848

WMU president unveils goal to achieve one of Michigan's top graduation rates

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University  President Edward Montgomery  has unveiled a bold vision for the institution, including achieving one of Michigan's highest graduation rates, … State of the University   address Wednesday. When the new set of objectives is realized in 2032, WMU will rank third …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73200