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Top model, top student: WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway

News

… WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway Submitted by Erin Flynn on Maya Narayan has made … and September 2025, walking in 10 runway shows for multiple designers, being featured on a billboard in Times Square and … Western’s elite music theatre performance program and set out to audition—hoping to land among the small cohort …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/music-theatre-performance-medallion-scholar-new-york-fashion-week-maya-narayan

Student innovation on display at capstone event

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Haehnel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Experience-driven learning was on display at the 75th Senior Engineering Design Conference when graduating seniors showcased the … put their knowledge and skills into practice in real-world settings. Students completed projects in collaboration with …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/senior-engineering-design-fall-2024

Effort to help WMU students in need sees exponential growth, support

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… the Wesley Center, where Community Student Connection has set up shop to offer daily assistance. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Five … food at multiple sites every day. Eventually, his garage was overflowing with groceries. The operation needed … charged up. It's what we should be doing." Student-Led by Design A student packs food into a suitcase to take home …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60524

Meet Julio Foliaco

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… treasures his experience at WMU and uses his degree to set himself apart as a higher education professional. Few … administrative theory at WMU while taking classes. Foliaco was no stranger to teaching, serving as a professor at the … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2018/05/julio-foliaco

Postponed East Hall input session has been rescheduled

News

… run from 4 to 5:30 p.m. KALAMAZOO—A community input session designed to give campus and area residents an opportunity to … been rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 14 . The session that was postponed due to WMU's weather closure Jan. 6-7, will be … Related article Second East Hall community input session set | Dec. 13, 2013 Contact: Cheryl Roland January 8, 2014 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12545

When curiosity composes a career

University Advancement

… Submitted by Jasmine Huynh on Henry Koperski, B.A.'11, set the stage for an exciting career in Western's Irving S. … student jam sessions in downtown Kalamazoo to music directing on Broadway, Henry Koperski’s , career is rooted in curiosity, …

https://wmich.edu/alumni/news/2026/05/alumni-henry-koperski-music-broadway-performance-career

Life-saving innovation crafted by WMU engineering alum

News

… engineering manager at Parker Hannifin's Pneumatic Division in Richland and father of four young boys—one of … Medicine, posted a link to an article about an aerosol box designed by a Taiwanese doctor to protect health professionals from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59275

New on-campus thrift store supports sustainability, affordability

News

… in the Office for Sustainability, show off some of the wares available at the on-campus thrift store. KALAMAZOO, … used household items—from microwaves and mini fridges to kitchen tables, art and school supplies—free of charge.    … when she was working as an undergraduate student graphic designer in the Office for Sustainability.   Akinyemi …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/campus-thrift-store-opens-sustainability-housing-equipment-she-shed

Geralyn Heystek: 40 years of helping students grow and thrive

Haworth College of Business

… Center staff in the courtyard at Schneider Hall.  When you walk into the Zhang Career Center, you are greeted by a … and developing career paths that lead to fulfilling work. Directing the career center’s programming and its people is … leading those efforts to connect students with employers set the stage for the work she would do in the career …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/geralyn-heystek-retirement

Curtis "Doc" Swanson - WMU Aviation Hall of Honor Inductee

College of Aviation

… Curtis "Doc" Swanson - WMU Aviation Hall of Honor Inductee Submitted by … for Attorneys.  For many years "Doc" served as an FAA Designated Mechanics Examiner.   "Doc" considered the direction and development of the FSc and BSc degrees in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/02/swanson