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Aerospace engineering alumna soaring at Boeing

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… WMU graduate, works as a propulsion engineer for The Boeing Company. “I thought, ‘Wow! How can such a big complex … get off the ground?’” she recalls. She marveled at its two-story capacity, its monstrous size, its takeoff power and its … path was forged at Western Michigan University, where in-depth, practical courses taught by distinguished …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58017

Football schedule and homecoming date announced

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… Football schedule and homecoming date announced Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … coach and WMU alumnus Tim Lester, the Broncos will travel to Los Angeles for the season opener Sept. 2  against the … 13-0 going into the Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium, where they faced No. 8 Wisconsin. WMU's Cotton Bowl …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40342

Keith Watkins

First-Year Faces

… get his hands on, WMU is turning Keith Watkins ’ hobby into a career path of dissecting problems and finding … go the way they want to go? And how do they sell them to become effective ideas?” he says. “I found out that marketing … try it—because asking questions is how I got to where I am in my decision,” he says. “Not only does that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59543

Music of the Carpenters featured in Miller Auditorium event

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… Music of the Carpenters featured in Miller Auditorium event Submitted by Deanne Puca on Rock performs … Mich.—"Close to You: The Music of the Carpenters" is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium … such as these, Rock engages the audience to the point where they can't help but sing along with her and share the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35843

Winter closure policy: Staying warm and informed at Western during winter 2024-25

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… weather is just around the corner, and now is a good time to review Western Michigan University's closure policy .   … virtual or be canceled. WMU's Closure Policy is available online.  Dress appropriate to the conditions When outdoors … 2016, Feb. 25—In an otherwise mild winter, a heavy snow accompanied by high winds closed WMU. 2018, Feb. 9—Severe …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/winter-closure-information-2025

Rachel Lipscomb studies abroad twice with WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Rachel Lipscomb studies abroad twice with WMU Submitted by Anonymous … global and international studies and Spanish, worked hard to enjoy the unique opportunity of participating in not one, … Olive Ridley Sea Turtles during the Arribada (arrival), where thousands of sea turtles come to lay their eggs on the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/rachel-lipscomb-profile

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials

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… Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials … Investment Awards and  see the full list of grantees online.  For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/wmu-kalamazoo-valley-kalamazoo-promise-recieve-innovation-investment-award-grant

Professors of English and art education receive Distinguished Service Award

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… are being recognized for their exceptional service to students, the University and the broader community. Dr. Christina Chin and Dr. Brian Gogan have … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News  online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2026/09/fall-2026-distinguished-service-award-recipients

WMU celebrates graduation of its 100th Seita Scholar

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… University's celebrated Seita Scholars program, designed to support young people who have aged out of the foster care … was one of more than 1,700 students recognized during three commencement ceremonies that day. Students' names are … success. "Without the coaches, Seita students wouldn't be where they are today," Williams says. "Just having that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37026

Barr Engineering Broncos share experiences that shaped their careers

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… across the country and around the world support their communities through responsibly developing, managing, processing and restoring natural resources. William Mullinix, B.S.'98 Tell us … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72706