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Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award
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… Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award Submitted by Erin … kind of epic part of Broadway history—having originated so many important roles, and then being so public with her … nominated for a Tony, and just saying, 'I don't even know how you deal with this stress,' because it just seemed so …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53728
Aviation, Broncos, and Cars – Brayden Broad’s Aviation Maintenance Career is Set to Go Far!
College of Aviation
… Aviation, Broncos, and Cars – Brayden Broad’s Aviation Maintenance Career is Set to Go Far! Submitted by Tom Thinnes … on young minds. Just ask Brayden Broad, a freshman in the WMU College of Aviation majoring in aviation technical … such as instructor Brian Jansen's electrical lab and how he makes the subject material enjoyable -- and much more …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/broad
Student earns awards from national, state recreational sports groups
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… sports groups Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Justine Morneau with her outstanding student award KALAMAZOO, … University is one of only 12 graduate students from across the country to receive a 2018 NIRSA-William N. Wasson … sports in Michigan. The award goes to a student who has shown dedication to pursuing a career in campus recreation as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45587
WMU researchers develop framework for creating more efficient masks
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… WMU researchers develop framework for creating more efficient masks Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A little more than a year ago, the average American may have worn a mask for a home … protective equipment (PPE)—such as N95 masks—based on how fibers are arranged in the mask material. Their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64847
Internationally regarded geographer honored as WMU's Emerging Scholar
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… Internationally regarded geographer honored as WMU's … recognized for his pioneering work related to extreme weather and climate change, Dr. Laiyin Zhu , associate … nearly a dozen times at prestigious institutes around the world. At the Fall Awards Celebration, Zhu will be honored …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/emerging-scholar-award-2025-laiyin-zhu
Wind and percussion musicians featured at 50th annual festival
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… Wind and percussion musicians featured at 50th annual … Submitted by Deanne Puca on Markowski KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University School of Music's 50th … will be performed at this year's conference, including a world premiere. Three Rivers will present "Shadow Rituals" …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46391
Western's jazz program earns accolades from international publication
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… Western's jazz program earns accolades from international publication Submitted by Deanne Puca on The WMU Advanced Jazz Ensemble received one of three awards … August issue. Hall has been featured in numerous works, however this is his debut as a lead on an album. "As a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68549
Physical therapy instructor creates scholarship to give marching band students a boost
College of Health and Human Services
… Physical therapy instructor creates scholarship to give marching band … opportunities that marching bands offer, students are given many other chances to develop their non-academic skills." … my future." "After receiving this scholarship, I realized how lucky I was to be able to continue what I loved in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60421
Speaker to address ties between immigration, NAFTA
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… to give a talk that connects immigration and opposition to the North American Free Trade Agreement—NAFTA. Russell, a lecturer in public policy at Portland State University, will speak on … Government at Portland State University and is a regular blogger for the Huffington Post. The former Fulbright professor …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43539
Riverdance marks 20th anniversary, returns to Miller
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… credit: Clark James Mishler) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Riverdance—The 20th Anniversary World Tour" is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium at … dance piece was then developed into a full-length stage show, which broke all box office records during its world …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/27826