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… festival brings 900 high school singers to campus Submitted by Deanne Puca on Guest conductor Francisco Núñez KALAMAZOO, … Coloma, Rebecca Selvidge Comstock Park, Jeanette Doehring Dowagiac Union, Jeff Robinson Grand Rapids South Christian, … Lakeshore, Katherine Rohwer Sturgis, Eric Cadena Watervliet, Tami Brush Wayland Union, Ricci Sabin For more …

… Emeriti Council awards $10,000 in book scholarships Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Twenty-five … students at Western Michigan University have been awarded $400 Emeriti Council Book Scholarships this spring to …

… Western student chapter receives superior merit award Submitted by Samantha Hooker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan … to its student members. The SHRM student chapter merit award program encourages the development of more effective …

… Famed composer Legrand awarded WMU honorary degree Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left: Dr. Kathryn … noting that Legrand's work over the years "bridged the musical styles of European classical, American jazz and …

… partner with Kalamazoo Promise for signing event Submitted by Chris Hybels on Left to right are Claire Burton, Mallory … in line for one of the food trucks at the event. Dr. Von Washington Jr., executive director of community relations at … interns such as local food trucks, a dunk tank and live music. All Kalamazoo Promise students also received …

… up experience-driven learning opportunities Submitted by Erin Flynn on Students in Dr. Lisa Baker's lab learn … in your chosen career and experience the challenges and rewards firsthand.  "Experiential learning isn't just a resume … we meet our students' learning needs," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "Our unwavering commitment to offer a …

… Lester F. Baird Jr. obituary Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Lester Baird Lester "Frank, … at Western Michigan University, died Aug. 20 . He was 66. Baird joined the WMU staff in 1987 and retired … and doing welding as assigned. Earlier in his career, he was a boilermaker who built nuclear and conventional power …

… better-than-projected shortfall, enrollment Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan … the country and around the globe," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . About 72% of the general fund budget is … in the face of expenses had an impact on our budget, it was the right move," Montgomery says. Earlier this year, WMU …

… WMU trustees schedule special board meeting Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western … Employees. A tentative agreement on the new contract was reached earlier this month and ratified by a vote of the union membership held Aug. 11. Other agenda …

… childhood education major follows her calling Submitted by Nicole Leffler on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—School has always come easy for Belle Venticinque , an early childhood … sailing. She lost her mom in a fatal car accident when she was 12. When her dad remarried, his priorities shifted and …