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Community leader appointed new WMU development and alumni VP

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… of area organizations has been appointed to lead Western Michigan University's fundraising and alumni relations … currently serves as executive vice president of Southwest Michigan First, will become WMU's vice president for … position." Tim Terrentine Terrentine has been at Southwest Michigan First since 2010, serving that economic development …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33587

Innovation at Western celebrated at Spring Convocation

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University faculty are on the cutting edge of … 2023 as well as have the potential to travel to other Michigan museums in the future. Additionally, it will serve … She was appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to serve on the Michigan Board of Speech-Language Pathology, Bureau of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67742

Broncos reap millions in media exposure from championship season

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… season Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's 2016 undefeated regular Mid-American … a media exposure value of nearly $69 million . The biggest value was the Goodyear Cotton Bowl with a price tag of … WMU football brand awareness is up to 68 percent in West Michigan. "The 2016 Bronco football season, MAC …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41430

First Health Career Connections cohort to be celebrated

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… in a new Health Career Connections program at Western Michigan University will be celebrated Friday, June 30 , … program, and health care institutions throughout southwest Michigan. Cohort students broaden their health care … from underprivileged and medically underserved areas of Michigan. It is hoped that the students will return to their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40737

Campus engineer George Wilson dies

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… earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technological University in 1973, and he earned professional engineer certification in Michigan. A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19899

Downtown events kick off June Jubilee in Kalamazoo

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… of authentic Greek food and beverages. This year, the West Michigan School of Middle Eastern Dance also will be … 75 local artists along the downtown Kalamazoo Mall from Michigan Avenue to Lovell Street Friday and Saturday, … come from throughout the Midwest as well as southwest Michigan. Downtown merchants will join in by hosting a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32346

Kalamazoo to be home to nation's first sustainable brewing degree

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… launched at Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Western Michigan University. The brewing programs, which will be … growing external advisory board that already includes 10 of Michigan's top craft brewers. Many of them are in West Michigan, which has one of the country's highest per-capita …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21143

Longtime tennis coach inducted into MAC Hall of Fame

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… Kuhle , who for more than three decades guided the Western Michigan University women's tennis team as head coach and … Betsy Kuhle , WMU, women's tennis Dan Majerle , Central Michigan, men's basketball Ron Oestrike , Eastern Michigan, baseball First in tennis Kuhle becomes the first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40347

Theatre, musical performances in spotlight at medieval congress

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Special events affiliated with Western Michigan University's 52nd International Congress on … Wednesday, May 10 "Cosmic Dance," by Early Music Michigan—This music and dance performance is based on the … and engaging theatrical event. Thursday, May 11 "Leaf-by-Niggle," presented by the University of Maryland, and "Cooch …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39852

Workshops for new, established businesses offered by WMU center

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… and Technology Development Center located at Western Michigan University. The workshops, for both prospective and … programs like these to business owners throughout Southwest Michigan," says Tamara Davis, Small Business Technology and … documentation. The cost is usually $700, but thanks to the Michigan State University Broadband grant award, the fee has …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3806