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With a fellow Bronco in her corner, 2025 grad makes off-Broadway debut in ‘Heathers’
Theatre
… With a fellow Bronco in her corner, 2025 grad makes off-Broadway debut in ‘Heathers’ Submitted by Emily Duguay on 2025 … Western graduate Aniya Thompson celebrated her off-Broadway debut in ‘Heathers: The Musical’ on July 8. (Photo by … made up her mind about working with Martin before she ever set foot in the rehearsal room. “I immediately texted Brian …
https://wmich.edu/theatre/news/2026/07/wmu-alumna-aniya-thompson-off-broadway-debut-heathers
Rising from Republic Airways and Soaring with Spirit Airlines: Aaron Jones Climbs Higher
College of Aviation
… Rising from Republic Airways and Soaring with Spirit Airlines: Aaron Jones Climbs … spring 2010 graduate of the College of Aviation recently swapped captain's uniforms, ending a nearly 10-year stint … instructor, that also signaled the end of him flying solo -- at least socially. That's when he met the future …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/09/ajones
Friday Feature: Ismail Abuzir
College of Aviation
… Ismail visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Ismail was drawn to WMU mainly because of our aircraft’s state of … on campus, he has been able to meet many professionals and set himself up for future jobs and opportunities. Outside of WMU, Ismail became an ambassador for Republic Airways in order to get a foot in the door for his regional …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/03/abuzir
WMU Beyond Borders: Anniya McWhorter’s decision to travel to Singapore
Study Abroad
… its welcoming psychology department and its overall home-away-from-home vibe. During my first year, I attended a few events and met a ton of people. It was great, and honestly, I thought that was all there was to … a long time, I had felt stuck at a mediocre level of goal setting. I was comfortable and hesitant to go the extra mile …
https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/05/student-story-anniya-mcwhorter
Jazz student takes composing experience to new level, livestreaming process online
News
… for Eddie Codrington . The highly lauded jazz student is always looking for ways to push the boundaries of composition. … how the two of us approach composition, especially in a setting that's entirely virtual." Staying Busy A screenshot … Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award, he recorded his first solo album a couple of weeks ago. It features some of WMU's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58733
A Working Artist, Rachel Stickney Builds a Business Around the Book Arts
Gwen Frostic School of Art
… fair circuit, teaches book arts classes and is regularly awarded grants and project funding, alongside an active … work inconsistently, without a clear focus, for years. It wasn't until the pandemic that she felt the pull back. … "It was there I learned about bookbinding, paper arts, typesetting, teaching classes, running a store and scheduling …
https://wmich.edu/art/news/2026/08/rachel-stickney-book-arts-alumni
CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad
College of Education and Human Development
… Indian village. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Going to India for me was about stepping outside of my comfort zone and navigating … Michigan University sport management student. Cheatham was one of eight College of Education and Human Development … across all academic levels and programs of study. The award-winning study abroad experience takes students to India …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74398
Montgomery begins his tenure as WMU's ninth president
News
… (not verified) on Montgomery KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Edward B. Montgomery begins his tenure as the ninth president … to the campus community to offer some insights. Montgomery was selected in April by the WMU Board of Trustees. He comes … formal installation as president during inauguration events set for Sept. 15 and 16 . The date was chosen to coincide …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41548
Sustainable agriculture practices, access to food and healthful eating focus of fall lecture series
News
… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Exploring the way people choose to eat and its impact on the environment, … Sept. 19: "How Did Meat Become a Global Food?" Dr. Wilson Warren , WMU chair and professor of history Sept. 25: … in Our Community," Lucy Dilley , executive director, Can-Do Kitchen, and Hether Frayer , owner, Fresh Food is Fun and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48802
New WMU dance faculty member Tyreis Hunte turns Hip Hop into a living archive
Dance
… nation shaped how they think about dance long before they set foot in a studio. “Being in such a culturally diverse … The Sideshow (2025) - Photo credit: Amanda Tipton Hunte was part of the inaugural cohort of the Rennie Harris … Detroit—two epicenters of Black expression and Afrofuturism—was part of what drew Hunte to WMU. “I have always been …
https://wmich.edu/dance/news/2026/08/wmu-dance-faculty-tyreis-hunte-hip-hop