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WMU offices closed or on reduced hours during holiday recess

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… Jan. 2. For more information, call (269) 387-8230. Waldo Library is open reduced hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. … energy costs during holiday recess and closure, temperature settings in most campus buildings will be reduced to no … 55 degrees. Vacant residence halls and classrooms will be set back beginning Dec. 14. Office spaces will be set back …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11989

Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits

College of Education and Human Development

… Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits Submitted by … and  Barbara Jones KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dancing on the runway, seniors stole the show in student designed outfits … Additionally, the expansion would have a upgraded kitchen, fitness area, game room and rooftop patio garden …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73776

Bronco in business: WMU alumna leads the way in Chicago’s contemporary fashion scene

College of Education and Human Development

… Bronco in business: WMU alumna leads the way in Chicago’s contemporary fashion scene Submitted by … to her business, Hoffman, who said starting her business was scary but equally exciting, believes that having a positive mindset is a must for operating successfully.   Shannon Hoffman, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2023/01/wmu-textile-apparel-alumna-shannon-hoffman-chicago

From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions

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… the work. People like Midwest area scout Steve Neal .  “You wake up early, get to the school and try to get with … to get as much background as possible. Then you go out and watch practice. You're looking for a certain body type in a … the gridiron, finding immediate success. Neal had a record-setting career for the brown and gold, earning a spot in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/detroit-lions-steve-neal-western-alumnus-now-midwest-area-scout

Edwin Ryba obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died Sept. 22 . He was 84. Ryba, of Bangor, Mich., retired in 1989 as assistant … Services after 24 years of service to the University. He was a WMU Sky Bronco as well as a ham radio operator and helped set up the radio station WJOR in South Haven, Mich. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1858

Doctoral candidate charts course for success in world-class sailing win

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… Gold Cup alongside teammate Luke Lawrence. (Photo courtesy: Walter Cooper) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Saying the sky’s the limit … his course for success—both in the lab and on the open water. A former Olympic-track sailor, Asif recently became a … and mentorship he found on campus.   Asif, left, sets up an ion thruster inside a vacuum chamber with student …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/star-vintage-sailing-world-champion-mohammed-asif

Engineering team finds success at regional castings competition

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… success at regional castings competition Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Engineering students Levi Koebbe (left) and Rehan … second place  and the Judge’s Most Innovative Process award at the student casting competition  2022 American … The team's castings project was to create a clamp set for docks. “My parents live on a lake, and I was walking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67265

Never too late: WMU dad surprises family by finishing degree

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… his family Dec. 13 with a gift none of them saw coming: watching him cross the stage to accept his diploma—25 years … knew he’d enrolled in classes, none knew how seriously he was working to complete his degree—including his wife , who … teenage daughters, he knew he was running out of time to set an example.   “I can’t tell them to finish college …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-university-studies-aj-tate

WMU Theatre grad Jack Austin is ready to take his career to the next stage

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… and beyond. “I would be happy to be doing any role that I was given at Western, but it’s very cool to be going out … up going to Miller Auditorium and seeing the touring Broadway shows; Western has always been a huge part of my life.” … Broadway production from scratch in two weeks—from set design and choreography to singing and acting.   “I …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/graduate-success-music-theatre-performance-jack-austin

Bronco Bash returns for 33rd year in new location

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… in new location Submitted by Erin Flynn on Bronco Bash is set for Friday, Sept. 13. KALAMAZOO—The 33rd annual Bronco Bash at Western Michigan University is set for 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 . This year's bash will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7534