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Anthropologist's research expertise showcased in 'Nova' documentary

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… analyzes human bones recovered during the 2013 expedition to Nepal (photo by Liesl Clark).  (Photo credit: Liesl … cliff sides looking for clues to how people found their way into an area called "The Roof of the World" and adapted … crew of climbers and filmmakers," Eng says about her latest experiences on the team. Jacqueline Eng Eng has gained …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37588

Electrical engineering student comes full circle via Innovation Expo

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… its state-of-the-art Student Center, which opened in 2023, to its recently unveiled pedestrian green space, all … student McKenna Bowerman knew where her corner of campus was before she had even graduated from high school—Floyd … designed to help the city’s line workers efficiently repair damaged electrical infrastructure. “This experience …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/mckenna-bowerman-innovation-expo

CELCIS Alumna Pursues Sports Management Degree

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Bierlein on Ran Wei arrived from China in August of 2015 to complete a graduate degree in sports management through a … Students—for two semesters, but she successfully passed the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test after the fall semester and was able to enter the master’s program in sports management …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/08/ran-wei-spotlight

Turning up the style: Student fashion show celebrates music's influence on the runway

College of Education and Human Development

… Student fashion show celebrates music's influence on the runway Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In an epic … music has influenced fashion through the decades. According to Olivia Bolognia , MODA president, the 24 student … cropped high waisted pants. And obviously the sparkle and gold." Career focused, Voelks adds that the fashion show is …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/04/moda-student-fashion-show-music-2025

WMU Day at the Capitol showcases innovation, diversity and Bronco pride

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU Day at the Capitol showcases innovation, diversity and Bronco pride … filled Michigan’s Capitol building with brown and gold on Wednesday, September 24 for WMU Day, an annual event … success and academic excellence.   A highlight of the event was a live demonstration from the College of Arts and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/day-capitol

WMU jazz studies students rack up five DownBeat Awards

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… WMU jazz studies students rack up five DownBeat Awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU won a total of five awards this year. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Student Music Awards, taking five prizes in this year's contest. The multiple wins put WMU in the company of such …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32222

365 days of Dunbar Hall

College of Arts and Sciences

… across the dance floor, there’s a place for everyone to learn, grow and thrive.  Originally built in 1971, Willis F. Dunbar Hall was one of three buildings constructed to support a growing … final Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold Certification.     Visible features like bird-safe …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-dunbar-hall

WMU business students win $5,000 award at GreenLight competition

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… WMU business students win $5,000 award at GreenLight competition Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Team AutoMowticCo KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University … an innovation that helps keep homes running smoothly. "Our machine will not only reduce lawn care costs, but also will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/23425

Communitywide sustainability resource offerings keep evolving

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… Ben Pikaart regularly makes use of equipment available to him in the Open Bike Shop. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Seeds planted … a "green fee" to support campus sustainability. The move was instrumental in creating the Office for Sustainability … a sustainability office student employee, hones her repair skills by working in the Open Bike Shop. An Office …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53507

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.— If they were nervous, it was hard to tell. On a Friday evening in late April, a group … step is building the first working prototypes for alpha testers to ensure the hardware and data collection work …

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