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Exercise science graduate finds success while juggling school, work and extracurriculars

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… Exercise science graduate finds success while juggling school, work and extracurriculars Submitted by Erin … and volunteering on and off campus has helped me manage what is going on a lot better than most.” Those changes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59084

Music theatre performance graduate ready for next act

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… The Western Michigan University graduating senior is looking forward to his first industry job, beginning a … Rapids. “The individuality in a lot of Western grads is what sets alum apart from other schools. Everyone is encouraged to embrace what makes them different, as opposed to what makes them …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59064

WMU Theatre, Face Off Theatre partner to bring “Black Lives, Black Words” back to Kalamazoo

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… Mich.— "Do Black lives matter?"That’s the question local artists aim to answer with the upcoming three-part series … artists of color a space to express their feelings about what's going on in the world and educate them in how to use … good thing," she says. "I hope that people are inspired by what they see and what they hear and are encouraged to keep …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60278

Two WMU student jazz groups secure national outstanding performance awards

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s jazz studies program is boasting two awards for undergraduate groups from … Jazz Ensemble secured outstanding performance awards in what’s considered the most prestigious competition in jazz education. WMU Jazz has a long history of success with DownBeat, one of the oldest …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-student-jazz-groups-secure-downbeat-student-music-awards

Broncos Lead interns learn the forgotten art of making books

W Magazine

… chapters of experience. “It’s very tedious work compared to what modern technology can do, but there’s something about … classes, exhibitions and events for all ages, the KBAC is a place where the collaborative arts of the book are both … the most rewarding part of the internship. “It was the biggest learning curve for me, but I was so satisfied with the …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/book-smart-broncos-lead-interns-kalamazoo-book-arts-center

New facility improvement projects continue

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… by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Noticeable progress is continuing on Western Michigan University's Hilltop … May, with Zimmerman and then French halls following in a staggered schedule, concluding at the end of September. Each of … Shannon Sauer-Becker . "We have been very selective with what we are taking out and will be protecting what will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63836

New permaculture orchard demonstrates WMU devotion to sustainability

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… Submitted by Madeleine Fojtik on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What was previously a parking lot and, for a long time after, hard pack land on WMU’s west campus is being naturally rejuvenated by a nascent grove of nearly … of campus lawn. Due to poor soil quality, grass has struggled to flourish here. “That was the challenge. Can we take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46645

New SEO class pays off in job opportunities for marketing students

Haworth College of Business

… service or anything else online, where do you go and what results appear first in that search? Western Michigan … digital marketing course in the Haworth College of Business is helping students learn how to generate website traffic … with Dei Fratelli. “We are changing the conversation about what a college is capable of teaching when we see new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68635

Emeriti Council programs continuing

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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--The second half of this season's Wednesday II meetings put on by the Western … founders of drama and the creators of the first theatres? What did Shakespeare's Globe Theatre really look like? What plays fit what types of theatres? Other upcoming …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/107

Students find springboard to success at WMU

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… based on a survey of recent graduates, students will find what they're looking for at Western Michigan University. … work as a flight instructor after graduation as he pursues his dream of becoming a commercial airline pilot. "I believe … General Motors, Delta Airlines, American Red Cross and Kellogg Corporation; and 76% of the graduates secured jobs in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53040