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Institute to honor Lewis Walker at fundraising dinner

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… a dinner program next month to raise funds for Western Michigan University's Walker Institute for the Study of Race … to studying race, ethnicity and poverty, and the struggle for justice and civil rights. Among the chief … he has taught and the citizens of Kalamazoo and other Michigan communities where he worked to promote justice and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5051

Impact of record gift total lauded as trustees see year-end reports

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Gifts to Western Michigan University during the 2012-13 fiscal year surpassed … Sciences, and support for science programs that serve West Michigan children. "Our donors also have generously …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8241

WMU senior engineering students solve problems facing business, industry and people

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… presentations by senior engineering students at Western Michigan University's 66th Conference on Senior Engineering … all the projects, many of which are sponsored by southwest Michigan companies, is available at … been very impactful on their lives. Lots of people struggle with the side effects of narcolepsy medication, so …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58984

Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.­­—Student entrepreneurs from Western Michigan University are being recognized for their … engineering student  Noah Schultz , of Washington, Michigan, received the $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59392

Fine arts staff using skills for pandemic-fighting mask production

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… Kathleen MacKenzie sews masks from home for Western Michigan University alumni who are in the medical field. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University College of Fine Arts employees, known …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58953

For virtual job interviews: Make a list, check your surroundings twice

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As Western Michigan University students prepare for virtual interviews … to pivot in this new recruiting and hiring climate. Kellogg Company , like many employers, quickly shifted many of … manager for University Relations at the Battle Creek, Michigan-based food manufacturing company.  She says it's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63027

Football, fun and fans highlight homecoming week

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Cheer on Bronco football during Western Michigan University's homecoming week beginning Sunday, Oct. … , M.A. 91, founder and CEO of Zhang Financial in Portage, Michigan. The virtual award presentation will be available …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65814

Men's, women's soccer players recognized with All-American honors

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Bock KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University men's soccer players Zach Bock , a … and advanced to the Sweet 16 before eventually falling to Michigan State University. Bye The Broncos had a 17-4-1 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44205

Disney's 'The Lion King' opens at Miller Auditorium

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… Mich.—Disney's "The Lion King" is now open at Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium for a limited … Auditorium is part of the Zhang Financial Broadway in West Michigan Series. Tickets are on sale now and range from $32 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46172

Wind and percussion musicians featured at 50th annual festival

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… by Deanne Puca on Markowski KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University School of Music's 50th annual Spring … Michael Markowski All-Star Band. Students from 48 Michigan high schools were nominated by their band directors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46391