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Impactful experiences empower theatre grad to script ambitious future

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… His work earned him recognition with two awards at the 2024 Black Excellence Gala. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When it came to choosing a stage for the next act of his education, a teenage Jimmie Comer III had his pick of colleges. A promising … campus inspired Comer to create a Registered Student Organization (RSO) on campus called Empower the Youth. "Our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75482

WMU Board of Trustees to meet Wednesday to consider new AFSCME contract

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… Board of Trustees will hold a special virtual meeting at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13 , to consider approving a two-year … through Aug. 12, 2027. The union's 300 members perform custodial services, dining operations, landscaping, skilled trades and maintenance work, parking enforcement and public safety locksmith …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/wmu-trustees-consider-new-afscme-contract-wednesday

Western’s ‘Golden Girls’ soar through cross-country air race

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on From left to right, Western's 2025 Air Race Classic team is Caroline Yuska, pilot; Hunter Romuald, navigator; Marie Evon, ground coordinator; and Olivia … to Spokane, Washington, the WMU team competed against 17 other collegiate teams June 17–20 . This was WMU’s 21st …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/golden-girls-soar-through-cross-country-air-race

Western advisor receives Patriot Award for support of military student

College of Education and Human Development

… College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), was nominated by a current student employee who was deployed … when you're in the service, and you really appreciate somebody who understands that." The  Patriot Award  is given out … , visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Chris Hybels May 13, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75573

Honoring excellence: Education student among Michigan's top teachers

College of Education and Human Development

… teachers Submitted by Chris Hybels on Lindsey Cook, educational leadership student and recipient of the 2025-26 Regional Teachers of the Year Award. KALAMAZOO, … success, coupled with her leadership aspirations, embodies the core values of our program. We are excited to see …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/03/teacher-michigan-regional-award-lyndsey-cook

Faculty and students at WMU develop novel and sustainable method for treating pollutants in water

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Faculty and students at WMU develop novel and sustainable method for treating pollutants in water Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on From left to right are Mario Camilo Lizardo, Neha Sawant, Dr. Guadalupe Perez, Sara Cacares, Carin … KAMSC student Abrar Hossen competed with this work at the 2024 Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) and as the winner …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/faculty-students-wmu-develop-novel-sustainable-method-treating-pollutants

College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… contributions to students' academic and professional growth, the college and the University. The awards … in Professional and Community Service Dr. Leah Omilion-Hodges , School of Communication Faculty Achievement Award in … visit WMU News online.   Contact: Meghan Behymer April 26, 2024

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75480

Professor’s research team helping MDOT reduce construction timeline

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and improving construction timelines. Dr. Upul Attanayake , professor of civil and construction engineering and … Attanayake’s team showed the timeline requires just 21 days not the 28 days required by policy. Dr. Upul … materials,” says Ranasinghe, who plans to graduate in fall 2024. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70417

WMU engineering student receives scholarship from honor society

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… University undergraduate student Anika Tabassum, has been named a Tau Beta Pi scholar, receiving a $2,000 scholarship … WMU’s Energy Efficient and Autonomous Vehicles Lab with Dr. Zachary Asher , associate professor of mechanical and … character. Tabassum, who plans to graduate in December 2024, is the second WMU student to receive a scholarship …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75943

The rise of women’s sports—triumphs, challenges and the road ahead

W Magazine

… 2023 volleyball season, which included an NCAA Tournament bid and MAC Tournament and regular season title. King … girls than guys,” NBA legend Kevin Garnett remarked on his podcast, KG Certified.  “Women’s college basketball is … … Cup and women’s gymnastics are frequent newsmakers. In 2024, two new volleyball professional leagues—the Pro …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/rise-womens-sports-wmu-coaches-athletes-weigh