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WMU program fast-tracks student ideas to business launch

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… ideas to business launch Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students from all majors who have a … through WMU, such as the Small Business Development Center , WMU Business Connection , Haworth College of … for innovation , May 13, 2020 For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61355

Keith Bailey obituary

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… University emeritus, died June 22 . He was 91. Bailey, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in 1955 and retired in … UMC. He served as a driver and on the board for Shepard's Center of Kalamazoo. He was a member of NEA/MEA, Phi Delta Kappa, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48243

A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots

College of Aviation

… of being in the student sections of Bronco sporting events, especially hockey. Until recently, they both worked … community of Hartford about 40 miles due west of Western's Kalamazoo campus.  Whitcomb is an alumnus of Flushing High …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/karleighandmitch

Efforts to boost registration, early voting ramping up on WMU campus

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on A student votes in the Bernhard Center during the 2020 primary elections. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Broncos vote early. That’s the message from … Getting the Word Out New health and safety guidelines prevent WeVote from using many of its traditional tactics to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61321

Influential philanthropist, accomplished visual artist receives Western honorary degree

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… degree Submitted by Deanne Puca on Audrey Morean Petersen KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University awarded an … twice a week at age 94. She built the Bonita Springs Art Center, the Morean Arts Center in Saint Petersburg and has … art programs nationally. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Deanne Puca …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/70214

Western's jazz program earns accolades from international publication

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… from DownBeat magazine's 45th annual Student Music awards.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s jazz studies … for him to showcase his percussive prowess front and center." Rathbun himself was also recognized in the August … jazz studies program . For more WMU news, arts and events, visit WMU News online. Contact: Deanne Puca July 21, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68549

Collaboration, teamwork lead to sharp increase in grants to WMU

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… in grants to WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An increase in collaboration and … receive large grants and to create and support research centers," says Dr. Daniel Litynski , WMU vice president for … Manufacturing Innovation Institute. For more news, arts and events , visit wmich.edu/news . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28716

WMU students place first at sales competition

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… Matt Fabish, Ryan Demas, Layla Jarjoura and Nicole DeFord. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of two students from Western … is the sixth year that WMU has been among the top 10 at the event, placing in the top three in 2019 and 2018. This … and put in over 50 hours of preparation time for the event. At each practice, we would role play, teach the art …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63547

Students put their education to work tackling industry projects for WMU’s Senior Engineering Design Conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Design Conference Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From addressing needed improvements for a … and Applied Sciences on WMU’s Parkview Campus. The event is free and open to the public. Read the descriptions … Engineering Design Conference For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73581

Shirley A. Ray obituary

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… University students with disabilities, died March 16 in Kalamazoo. She was 91. Shirley A. Ray Ray first worked at … WMU community after her retirement, often attending campus events and intercollegiate athletics activities with her … Drive, Kalamazoo. A reception will follow in the Life Story Center. The family has requested memorial contributions be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45853