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Unbridled success: Broncos take horse-racing world by storm

W Magazine

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Brian Doxtator and Chase Chamberlin hoist the iconic Kentucky Derby gold cup into the … at the 149th Kentucky Derby. "We took the Broncos and turned them into racehorses," says Western Michigan … along with us for the ride and opening up this door—I can't even explain the look on people's faces, the hugs, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71843

Dramatic Lake Michigan helicopter crash, rescue on tap in WMU talk

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… rescue of survivors from cool Lake Michigan waters will be recounted when the pilot of the craft appears next week … the tail of chopper. Within 30 seconds, the craft slammed into Lake Michigan, and the relatively new 3-year-old … of a passing Leer jet, who was aware of the crash, saw what turned out to be the plume of the copter's drifting fuel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36669

Career and Student Employment Services ready to help WMU students, recent alumni navigate uncertain job market

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… how some outstanding WMU graduates are confidently heading into the future. Business graduate Kordell Smith lined up an inside sales job weeks before graduation. Read about his WMU journey. KALAMAZOO, … professionals, and ask for recommendations as to how they can improve their skills, their resumes and who else they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59015

Sindecuse Health Center offers seasonal influenza vaccine

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… vaccine Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on Flu shots will be available starting Sept. 9. KALAMAZOO—The Sindecuse … around them from seasonal influenza. Vaccinations will be administered in Sindecuse to those groups, as well as … of payment Payments are accepted via personal check, cash or, in the case of students, a charge to a University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9030

WMU, Kalamazoo College partner to provide immersive, collaborative business experience for students

Haworth College of Business

… Giant Capital ’s downtown office. The partnership taps into the existing leadership and business strategy practicum … all possibilities and conducting research to generate the best solutions for the business. Now, the two schools have … the top teams will present to company leadership with a cash prize of $5,000 to be awarded to the winning team. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70561

WMU engineering student one of nine nationwide invited to competition

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… and were challenged with imagining what their lives will be like in 15 years and developing an idea or new feature … competition Theoret and the other finalists were divided into three teams. Theoret's team came in second, with each … The competition was open to students in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Over 1,000 students applied by submitting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31131

WMU offices closed for Independence Day

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… services, Western Michigan University offices will be closed Thursday, July 4 , in observance of U.S. … Day. Summer classes will not meet July 4. Listed below are Independence Day holiday hours for select … Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/7875

WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Eight Western Michigan University students were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship in 2025, … Center, Trimpe Hall. There, Pell Grant recipients can learn about the application process, workshop their … study abroad opportunities.”   Lauren Adsm ond recently returned from the summer Business and Culture in Thailand …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/gilman-scholarship-recipients

Rudge named College Science Teacher of the Year for ability to inspire students

College of Arts and Sciences

… Dr. David Rudge interacts with his students. (Photo taken before COVID-19 pandemic) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Discovering the … his students how stories from the history of science can explain scientific advancements and changes in the field. “There are a group of people who turned off to science, and there’s a lot of research to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66892

WMU launches Native American elders-in-residence program

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… WMU launches Native American elders-in-residence program Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Mich.—A new program will bridge the generational gap between students and Indigenous leaders at Western Michigan … received a nearly $1 5,000 award from the Native American Heritage Fund (NAHF) to launch an elders - in-residence …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/native-american-affairs-council-launches-elders-residence-program