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WMUK's 'Grassroots' celebrates 35th anniversary

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… dead in its tracks in 1987. But it didn't stop his radio show from going on the air. Sahlgren, who has been … real people" across the region no matter what. Listeners can tune in from 10 a.m. to noon every Sunday at 102.1-FM. … and the music just flows. Other weeks are more of a struggle, but a good show comes out nonetheless. "Here's what …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4771

Swing and a hit: Digital marketing grad's internship lands him job in the big leagues

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… University digital marketing student is graduating at fall commencement on Saturday, Dec. 16 , with a bachelor's … take the next step in his career, Wojdylak is reflecting on how far he's come at Western both personally and professionally. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73706

Students apply real-world skills in capstone projects presented at Senior Engineering Design Conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and Applied Sciences are preparing for one of their biggest accomplishments yet: they are getting ready to … presented at the Senior Engineering Design Conference every fall and spring semester.    Western students’ capstone projects showcase the skills and innovation each student is capable …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/fall-2025-senior-engineering-design

‘An exciting time’ for Western students to return, live on campus for 2022-23 academic year

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… create memorable experiences for students this year during Fall Welcome. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—University apartments are at … the more support and services Housing and Residence Life can provide to our students to help with their transitions … connecting to campus and having a deeper understanding of how campus works." Student move in runs Aug. 25-30 ; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68816

‘Greatest moment of my life’: WMU Theatre student blows judges away on ‘The Voice’

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… everyone will have to wait until the Battle Round to see how Austin fares on Team Niall which begins Monday, Oct. 13 . Through … says Austin. “I’m just trying to live life as normally as I can and finish school, because that’s really important to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/jack-austin-joins-voice-team-niall-horan

Western Michigan University ranked top education employer in Michigan

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… than 160,000 employees surveyed nationwide who were asked how likely they were to recommend their employer. … focused on empowering holistic growth for students so they can thrive in their careers and life beyond graduation. That …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/top-ranking-forbes-best-state-employers-2025

WMU set to cultivate next generation of school psychologists with landmark grant

College of Education and Human Development

… school psychologist training program. Projected to start in fall 2027, WMU will offer a 60-credit hour educational … this EdS program is to prepare practitioners so they can make an impact in their schools and communities across … a hybrid-flexible ( HyFlex ) approach, meaning students can either attend courses in-person or access them …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/07/school-psychologist-grant-michigan-college-education-human-development

Mathematical musician says flexibility of Western's programs is music to her ears

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… love to be a statistician one day, and I think Western can help a lot," she says. "I know many of their students … with rigorous and structured programs, I just really liked how flexible Western's math program was," says Davé. "Of … colder climates, such as Finland and Denmark. However far she travels, she's also excited that Western will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64400

Student plans to bring a helping hand to families through financial planning

Haworth College of Business

… who help clients answer any questions they may have. “I can clearly see how much impact my mentor (Greenleaf Trust Senior … to work is the most fulfilling aspect of his education so far. “I am taking the Retirement Planning and Employee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69740

New drone program takes aviation offerings to new heights

W Magazine

… me for a future career by teaching me to understand how a future employer might run their organization.” — … many things (with this certification),” Kemp says. “You can inspect turbine blades on windmills, or you can inspect solar farms and survey wetlands with drones.”  CJ Rodebaugh and …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/new-drone-program-takes-aviation-offerings-new-heights