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Oh, what a feline: Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor

News

… what a feline: Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor Submitted by Erin Flynn on Michael … (Photo courtesy: Trae Patton/NBC) “The bright lights, the audience and the pressure of having one chance to give your …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/michael-vasilevich-wmu-theatre-cats-american-ninja-warrior

Cole and Alec Hoffman: Brothers in Arms and Aviation

College of Aviation

… be "like family" because of its welcoming and caring environment.  For the Hoffman brothers, it actually is.  Alec … a career in aviation seemed to be in their genes, the spark was not quickly ignited, even though their father routinely … Lake High School while Alec is a newly minted alumnus of nearby Grand Haven High School .  Both earned their private …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/11/hoffman

Advertising students snag two of five statewide scholarships

News

… is active in WMU’s AdClub, where he holds the position of membership and finance coordinator. He is currently an … assurance intern at Adtegrity in Grand Rapids. Carroll was nominated by Dr. Karen M. Lancendorfer , associate … candidate for this award," says Atkin. "His GPA puts him near the top of his class in our major. He is also pursuing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16347

Propellers, Power-plants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… Taking a trip up into the clouds as a senior in high school was more than just a joy ride for Mason Mihelich.  It … Christian High School -- other than "pass my classes" as a member of the senior class of 2022 and take a course in … Buffet.   Kalitta, headquartered at Willow Run Airport near Detroit, has been operating out of hubs like the one at …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/mihelich

University Theatre releases 2012-13 season lineup

News

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Pulitzer and Tony award-winning shows highlight 106th season. … Prize-winning "Ruined" and the Tony Award-winning "Kiss Me Kate." Subscription packages for the 2012-13 theatre … to exist to Claire. A story about aphasia, and other oddities, this comedy will put you in a cycle of laughter and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/360

First WMU student interning with Parker Hannifin in Germany

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… is the first to intern with Parker Hannifin, a U.S. American Fortune 250 leader in motion and control … international locations in 55 different countries.  While nearly 600 WMU students study abroad every year, Litvinova's … "This opportunity will diversify you as an individual in a way that wouldn't manifest itself in the U.S." MORE ABOUT …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2018/05/study-abroad-litvinova-parker-hannifin

David Chaplin obituary

News

… (not verified) on Chaplin Dr. David Chaplin , a professor emeritus of sociology at Western Michigan University, died July 27 . He was 86. Chaplin joined the WMU faculty in 1972 to serve as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42352

Welcoming messages going up around campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Welcoming messages going up around campus Submitted by Korey Force on Welcome boards can be found near the entrance to WMU’s libraries. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Be … professor of University Libraries and a librarian at WMU’s Swain Education Library. "We learn so much from each other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38526

WMU secures $5.3M to boost Michigan innovation and biotech growth

News

… by Erin Flynn on Western's Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center has played a vital role for more than … early-stage biotech startups and advancing life science discovery across the state. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Michigan is … and Commercialization Center (BRCC) earned a $5.3 million award as part of the inaugural cohort of the Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/biosciences-research-commercialization-center-inaugural-michigan-innovation-fund

From classroom to community: Service learning in Spanish at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… community: Service learning in Spanish at WMU Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Dr. Lindsay Jeffers KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … to connect with people—for the most part, that’s why they wanted to learn another language in the first place,” …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/03/service-learning-spanish