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Top model, top student: WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway

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… WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway Submitted by Erin Flynn on Maya Narayan has made … Narayan: She tried just about everything she could growing up.   “My mom is one of those moms who just kind of puts you … Western’s elite music theatre performance program and set out to audition—hoping to land among the small cohort …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/music-theatre-performance-medallion-scholar-new-york-fashion-week-maya-narayan

WMU Theatre grad Jack Austin is ready to take his career to the next stage

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… and beyond. “I would be happy to be doing any role that I was given at Western, but it’s very cool to be going out … moment for the music theatre performance grad . “I grew up going to Miller Auditorium and seeing the touring … Broadway production from scratch in two weeks—from set design and choreography to singing and acting.   “I …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/graduate-success-music-theatre-performance-jack-austin

Dreaming green: student’s sustainable sleepwear line blends matcha, natural dyes, and eco-conscious fashion

College of Education and Human Development

… Michigan University fashion design students are always transforming their creativity into beautiful garments … feels amazing. Very few things beat the feeling of waking up well-rested to the sun peeking through the curtain," … associate with a peaceful morning and love." What truly sets the fashion line apart is its commitment to creative …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/05/dagny-matcha-tea-fashion-moda-spring-runway-show-2026

Heritage Hall celebration leads to new student aid opportunity

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… the celebration with the gift of an endowed scholarship to support future interior design majors. President and CEO Bjorn Green , of … in Environmental and Energy Design system. TowerPinkster was the design firm for the renovation of the historic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40683

WMU students claim top spots at DECA competition

Haworth College of Business

… competition. Lyndsey Sootsman and Mac Graham teamed up for the business ethics competition where they took … without clearly informing employees about changes to the way performance is being measured . Liam Zoli of Canton, … came in third in professional sales, an event that sets the task for competitors months in advance. Ehlebracht …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/deca-competition-2026

Lessons Learned by Aviation Technical Operations Faculty Nate Lisak

College of Aviation

… trade, Nate Lisak has forged himself a productive and rewarding career as a "Tech-Ops" instructor for the WMU … "I'll just say that I am spoiled," admits Lisak who grew up in Otsego, Mich., about 20 miles northwest of Western's … than a "Mr. Goodwrench" for his students to emulate.  He sets up mock oral and practical exams for students who are …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/lisak

Mac Rincon: Teaching at WMU—the ultimate homecoming

Haworth College of Business

… 30 years to the Kellogg Company leading initiatives across supply chain, manufacturing, planning, research and … specialist I in marketing. “It has been incredibly rewarding to bring my decades of global industry experience to … highlight the application of business theories in corporate settings. “Whether teaching Introduction to Global Business, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/gerardo-rincon-retirement

WMU climate change working group awards mini-grants to faculty, students

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… WMU climate change working group awards mini-grants to faculty, students Submitted by … Kim Buchholz , instructor of family and consumer sciences, interior design Dr. Caroline Webber , associate professor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58859

Summer construction paves way for greener, more sustainable campus

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… Summer construction paves way for greener, more sustainable campus Submitted by Erin … on Western Michigan University's campus. And when the dust settles in the fall, the Bronco community will notice some … On May 5, 6 and 9 , exterior work continued while the interior of the site was closed for inspection and interior

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68076

Final East Campus configuration will preserve core of East Hall only

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… honoring a previously announced Dec. 31 deadline for setting design parameters for the new WMU Alumni Center , … and a decision about the final building configuration was made so that design work could be finished in … to preserve the exteriors of the wings and conserve the interiors for future use. "Over the past year, we've …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12501