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Final direction for Valley Dining Center announced

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… state-of-the-art Valley Dining Center were presented to the Western Michigan University community during an … architect, revealed the   final direction for the placement and internal and external design character of the  dining … residence halls. Construction is expected to begin in late spring next year, with the facility opening in fall 2016. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19430

Broncos reach new heights in NASA Student Launch competition

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… Nguyen, Katie LaBonte, Ella Kubesh, Tyler Clendenning and Markus Vanderzwaag show off some of the rockets their … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"5, 4, 3, 2, 1, ignition!" Members of Western Michigan University's American Institute of … of hard work, the launch marked a historic milestone for Western's team: For the first time ever, it competed in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/nasa-student-launch-challenge-2025-aiaa-pegasus-rocket

Student Spotlight: Trevor Thelen

College of Aviation

… He began at the College of Aviation in the Summer of 2017 and is now a senior preparing to graduate in December!  … higher education aviation institutions, Thelen chose Western Michigan University after his first visit.  He liked … flying in the clouds.  Trevor’s favorite part of attending Western Michigan University has been meeting new friends and

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/08/thelen

Mentors, role models key to success for men of color in college

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… Levi Soto, Lauren Carney, DeVante White, Jalen Palmore and Tykese Brown attended the national Clemson Men of Color … KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Levi Soto started his education at Western Michigan University studying engineering, a field … others from WMU attended a national conference this past spring at Clemson University in South Carolina focusing on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54165

Bridging academia and public health: A semester of collaboration

College of Health and Human Services

… Bridging academia and public health: A semester of collaboration Submitted by … Mich.— In partnership with the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department (KCHCSD), seven dedicated … health challenges to the students. With her guidance and the support of Dr. Bensley, the students embarked on a …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/1210ph

WMU supply chain student one of six to receive national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Nicole Sherman , a Western Michigan University supply chain management student … business scholarship awarded by the Richter Foundation and the Institute for Supply Management's Richter … activities, Sherman exemplifies the professionalism of the Western supply chain management program. “Nicole represents …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/richter-scholarship-nicole-sherman

Authors support WMU writing award with fundraiser

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO—Eleven poets and writers with ties to Michigan will come together Saturday, Oct. 5 , on the campus of Western Michigan University to read from their works and … Robert J. Bixby Award in Creative Writing, established this spring with a gift from Bixby’s widow, Kathy Bixby. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9930

Contract with Teaching Assistants Union tops Thursday's board agenda

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO--Meeting on Thursday, June 7, the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is expected to … of the contract that was negotiated during the winter and spring and ratified May 23 by members of TAU. During the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/673

Honoring excellence: Education student among Michigan's top teachers

College of Education and Human Development

… Hybels on Lindsey Cook, educational leadership student and recipient of the 2025-26 Regional Teachers of the Year … Lindsey Cook , a student in the College of Education and Human Development, as a recipient of the 2025-26 … teaching at Harper Creek, Cook is a soon-to-be-graduate of Western's educational leadership program with a focus on …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/03/teacher-michigan-regional-award-lyndsey-cook

Nominations sought for semiannual staff award

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nominations for the spring 2017 round of Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference … that recognizes staff members for their accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. It features …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/37795