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Work by WMU may reduce US dependency on China for critical minerals

News

… oxides are used as tracers to determine which parts of a watershed are eroding. Clockwise from top center: … U.S. Department of Agriculture). • President's executive order • U.S. mineral commodities • Rare earth mineral facts … earth minerals, are essential for producing everything from washing machines, energy-efficient light bulbs and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53988

University Theatre presents 'Late Night Broadway'

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… University Theatre presents 'Late Night Broadway' Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on White … musical theatre students will join Tony and Emmy award-winning vocalist Lillias White to give several … which she won an Emmy Award. She has also appeared on Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU and NYPD Blue. Under the direction …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11770

Setting his Sights – Sam Stallman Strives for Success

College of Aviation

… became more than a blip on Stallman's radar "because of the warmth and welcoming nature I experienced when visiting the …  I considered similar universities," he says, "but Western was the one that really felt like home.  The college's …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/10/stallman

Accounting for major-league success: Two-time World Series champion David Dombrowski reflects on his time at Western

W Magazine

… so successful throughout his baseball life. When Dombrowski was a 21-year-old senior studying accounting at Western, he needed to complete a thesis project in order to graduate. But Dombrowski didn’t write about fiscal … Baseball] general manager,” Dombrowski says. The end result was “The General Manager: ‘The Man in the Middle,’” a …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/accounting-major-league-success-david-dombrowski-alumni-profile

WMU recognized by area veterans as Purple Heart University

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… and Dunn KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University was recognized April 20 as the first Purple Heart University … , commander of Battle Creek's Chapter 110 of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, joined WMU President John M. Dunn … confer the Purple Heart title on WMU. The event also was used to introduce a new benefit to Purple Heart …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/31902

Aiming High with the Air Force ROTC – Noah Bielat’s Sights are Set

College of Aviation

… choice, Bielat's parents swear that a future in the clouds was cemented by the family's worn-out tape of the original … Gun" flick that captured a boy's imagination.  "Maybe it was just a feeling," he says, "but I think I wanted to fly …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/02/bielat

How can we improve STEM learning outcomes? WMU professor wins $1.3M NSF award to find out

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… STEM learning outcomes? WMU professor wins $1.3M NSF award to find out Submitted by Erin Flynn on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Research is underway at Western Michigan University that could impact … whom and under what conditions.” Dr. Jessaca Spybrook In order to improve K-12 outcomes, it is critical to understand …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60237

Students build leadership skills, promote belonging at WMU-hosted MAASU Spring Conference

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… hoisted banners representing their newfound families, it was hard to tell many had just met.   Thien Lohavichan , a … March 20-22. As chair of the Family Leaders Committee, he was charged with recruiting and organizing leaders, … family. Planning and executing a large conference is a tall order, but Western’s contingent of students was up to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/wmu-hosts-midwest-asian-pacific-islander-desi-american-students-union-spring-2026

Ruth A. Mulder obituary

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… Michigan University staff member, died July 20 . She was 88. Mulder joined the staff in 1965 and retired in 1987 … had been employed by the A & P Co. for 15 years. Mulder was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Kalamazoo and a member of the Order of Pythian Sisters and the Rebekahs. Burial took place …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9129

Elevating his manufacturing engineering education through Argonne internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and development center in Lemont, Ill. In 2024 and 2025, he was a manufacturing engineering intern. As an intern, he constructed estimates and quotes for work orders using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, … three have helped Funk shape his future. “Joe’s goal has always been to be a hands-on engineer working on advanced …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/12/joe-funk-manufacturing-engineering