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Experts to address rapidly changing food industry during Western’s virtual Food Marketing Conference

Haworth College of Business

… Experts to address rapidly changing food industry during Western’s virtual Food Marketing Conference Submitted by … consumer package goods industries during the 55th annual Western Michigan University Food Marketing Conference. The … of my time.” ABOUT THE CONFERENCE Now in its 55th year, the Western Michigan University Food Marketing Conference …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63371

Western’s new associate vice president for facilities management looking forward to supporting campus efforts

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Western’s new associate vice president for facilities management looking forward to supporting campus efforts Submitted by … on the job—to network with other institutions. He says he's looking forward to being on Western’s campus and managing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68497

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials

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Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community … College Success has awarded a grant of $620,000 to support Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community … , associate vice president for teaching and learning at Western Michigan University. “It allows us to directly …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/wmu-kalamazoo-valley-kalamazoo-promise-recieve-innovation-investment-award-grant

‘Their energy is very powerful’: Guest artist choreographs special performance for Western’s Winter Gala Dance Concert

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… Guest artist choreographs special performance for Western’s Winter Gala Dance Concert Submitted by Erin Flynn on Tsai Hsi Hung teaches a dance class at Western. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Intensity, strength, competition … from the stage," says Noelle DeWees , a fourth-year Western Michigan University dance student tapped to perform …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67175

Alumni panel and scholarship presentation strike big during WMU and Grand Rapids Gold partnership

College of Education and Human Development

… prospective students during a collaborative event between Western Michigan University and the Grand Rapids Gold (NBA … the journey" The panelists offered advice to students looking to start their careers. Woodyard emphasized the … Steve (president of the Gold) that the Detroit Pistons was looking to start a minor league team and asking if I would …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/03/grand-rapids-gold-basketball-partnership-alumni-panel-scholarship

Turning up the style: Student fashion show celebrates music's influence on the runway

College of Education and Human Development

… by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In an epic performance, Western Michigan University students danced their way … Minnesotan Prince by transforming the artist's most famous looks for the runway. Growing up 30 minutes aways from the … to the artist's 1984 album and film, Purple Rain. "I really looked at a lot of his previous costumes that he's worn on …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/04/moda-student-fashion-show-music-2025

Building Her Future, One Aircraft at a Time: The Journey of WMU’s Natalie Smeltzer

College of Aviation

… which had always fascinated me."   That led to a tour at Western's College of Aviation and sparked her interest in … been a shrinking violet so far during her three years at Western.  Reflecting on her beneficial dinner experience … I really value all of those summer experiences, and look forward to this summer."   Aiding in her being able to …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/smeltzer

Historic $100M fund launched by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning

Haworth College of Business

… Sleeping Giant Capital , a private investment firm led by Western Michigan University management faculty members Dr. … we have built is attracting attention from other states looking to replicate what we have built here.” Innovative … unrelenting customer service.   When the current owner was looking to exit the company, Ben Greve, B.S.’08 , a WMU …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/sleeping-giant-capital-historic-fund

New geological repository expands essential geoscience research capabilities at WMU

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… will position the Michigan Geological Survey (MGS) at Western Michigan University at the forefront.   WMU and MGS … of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy budget.   “Western is thrilled to break ground on the new home for the … background in geology. It’s about so much more than just looking at rocks!”   Students have opportunities to get …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/michigan-geological-repository-research-education-new-facility-groundbreaking

Collaborative robots offer unique hands-on experiences for students

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… many settings. This is the future of automation explored in Western Michigan University’s mechanism analysis course, … “There were a lot of small issues that slowed us down, but looking back, that is realistic to what happens in real …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/engineering-programming-collaborative-robots