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History made: Merze Tate College, Black women leaders honor Tate's legacy

Merze Tate College

… History made: Merze Tate College, Black women leaders honor … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As part of celebrating Black History Month, Merze Tate College at Western Michigan … and she went on to become a scholar, world traveler, journalist, author and advisor to world leaders. In September 2021, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74559

WMU's Sky Broncos capture fourth place in national competition

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Sky Broncos finished fourth in the National Intercollegiate Flying … place fourth overall. The event winner was Southern Illinois University. Longtime WMU rivals University of North … of top-scoring female contestant at the event, while Chris Reichert of Climax was the Sky Broncos' highest placing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24108

'Chicago' at Miller Auditorium for a single performance

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… a single performance Submitted by Deanne Puca on "Chicago" is back at Miller Auditorium for one performance at 7:30 … ," Broadway's record-breaking, Tony Award-winning musical, is coming to Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium … music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb, "Chicago" is the longest-running American musical in Broadway history. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45424

Sky Broncos bring home fifth consecutive regional championship

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… Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's precision flight team, the Sky Broncos , won the National … April 30 to May 5 . WMU's 2017 regional Sky Broncos team This year's win marks the fifth consecutive regional … finishes at the 2017 NIFA regionals held at the W.K. Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek. Alex Austin is a senior from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43511

Academic advisor recognized for her support of 'holistic development' of multicultural students

College of Education and Human Development

… Academic advisor recognized for her support of 'holistic development' of multicultural students Submitted by Chris Hybels on Ayla Ludwig (second from right) with staff from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71888

Journalism students gain professional experience through Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative

College of Arts and Sciences

… Journalism students gain professional experience through Southwest … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As newsrooms across the country struggle with diminishing staffs—a 57% drop since 2004, … its latest effort: the Mental Wellness Project.  And thanks to this partnership, Western Michigan University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69152

Many WMU offices closed during Labor Day weekend

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… employees should direct questions to their management. Listed below are Labor Day weekend hours for select … to call ahead to make sure that a particular office is open before driving to campus. For emergencies only, … Monday, Sept. 1-3, are: the Bernhard Information Desk, Biggby Coffee, Buster's/Textbook Alley, Kzoo Coney and Subway. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48656

Far out! Researchers at Western testing technology to propel NASA deeper into space

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… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Margaret Mooney, left, and Dr. Kristina Lemmer stand with a vacuum chamber in Lemmer's lab. … to gas to create a charged plasma, powering thrusters to hurl a spacecraft beyond Earth's orbit. While shuttles … of these propulsion systems, and they're actually the biggest failure mechanisms. So figuring out what drives those …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63430

Campus living again in high demand as students return for welcome activities

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… heart of campus built with belonging in mind. Bronco Bash is just around the corner on Tuesday, Aug. 29, where … networks and fun activities they can take part in this academic year. There's plenty of activities for Broncos … day of class, meet new friends, mingle with faculty and advisors, find classrooms, navigate around campus and become …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72431

Balancing cybersecurity and business goals

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… University senior cybersecurity student Jesse Blaine is poised to join the growing profession in protecting … possess a broad knowledge set to combat threats. “The biggest challenge is being able to balance the need for … and hydraulic technician. His experience exposed him to cryptologists, who piqued his interest in encryption. Now a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68924