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Fall 2025 student exhibit

University Libraries

… Brcka on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—University Libraries is honored to feature creative and research works by Western Michigan … This student exhibit can be found on the second floor of Waldo Library in the rotunda. Krista Arman Undergraduate … eye-catching. Colored, bold lettering, a colorful washing machine, and a large rainbow streaking down half the page …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/11/student-exhibit-fall-2025

Herbert "Herb" E. Ellinger obituary

News

… of transportation technology, died Thursday, May 25 . He was 96. Herb Ellinger Ellinger came to Kalamazoo in 1942 as a flight instructor during World War … to be fixed while teaching mechanics how to do further repairs. Services and remembrances A service was held in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41022

Dennis R. Corbin obituary

News

… on Dennis R. Corbin , senior associate athletic director for medical services at Western Michigan University, died March 7 . He was 63. Corbin, who had been battling cancer for four years, … to his staff supervisory duties, Corbin oversaw drug testing and student welfare issues and served as the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45693

Olivia Bainbridge finds the balance in business law

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—On the field, junior Olivia Bainbridge learned how to keep her eye on the goal. Coming to Western Michigan … as a student leader.   “Re-establishing the organization was an immense amount of work, but I know that it is going … the challenges, Bainbridge is excited to be put to the test. “Being able to major in a law program within undergrad …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69629

Students pursue a better roadmap of Mars

News

… Mich.—The exploration of Mars and potential for humans to travel and live there has sparked research at Western … burn up in the carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere. Each drone was designed with a wingspan of nine meters to carry a less … students relied on computer simulations and programming to test their theories. The project gave students the unique …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53717

Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality

W Magazine

… Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality Submitted by Erin Flynn on “The day-to-day is … (Photo courtesy: Rocket Lab) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"I used to watch space and sci-fi movies and think, 'That’s so cool.' … visit his grandparents.  “Being able to start a club, machine your own parts and contribute to student-led …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822

Supply chain students tackle real-world challenges with Kenco and local alumnus

Haworth College of Business

… Experience-Driven Learning isn’t just a tagline. It’s a way of life. For Western Michigan University students in the supply chain management program, this took the form of consulting with a local company, putting … “What I learned in the classroom was really put to the test in this project, especially when it came to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/supply-chain-management-students-experience-kenco-project

Work with refugee family helps business student expand global perspective

News

… in many cases giving employees paid time off to volunteer. A required upper level business class at … as well as leadership and business strategy . When Coleman was tasked with completing 15 hours of community service for … his business ethics and sustainability class, he knew he wanted to work with the Refugee Outreach Collective . One …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53332

U.S. News, others laud WMU for academics, diversity and sustainability

News

… University for its national stature, its commitment to diversity and its role in protecting the environment.  … ratios, class size, faculty resources, student test scores and alumni giving. Sustainability and diversity … that focuses on diversity in higher education. The award that recognizes U.S. colleges and universities "that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34886

Photo Gallery: Campus car parade shows off Bronco pride

W Magazine

… Photo Gallery: Campus car parade shows off Bronco pride … from WMU's campus car parade on Oct. 10, 2020. President Edward Montgomery and his wife, Kari, stand with the … face masks. This decked out SUV won the Best Bronco Award in the car parade. Scenes from WMU's campus car parade …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/10/62307