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A love letter to single parents: WMU alum publishes poetry collection

College of Arts and Sciences

… A love letter to single parents: WMU alum publishes poetry collection Submitted by … the release of his book, “Sprawl,” Collard is moving forward in the literary world, adding new titles as he goes.  … as he goes.  The cover of "Sprawl." “As an introvert, it was a little bit of a challenge,” says Collard. “But it’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74346

Social work students strengthen partnership with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center

College of Health and Human Services

… to community-centered systems. Honor Credit Union: A Model of Community Investment Honor Credit Union … Educational Advancement: 3,000 academic scholarships awarded and $20,000 in classroom supplies donated to local … organizational structure, logistics, and outreach A brief walking tour of downtown Kalamazoo to observe local …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/honorcu2

Student fieldwork reimagined through virtual reality

University Libraries

… and Environmental Sciences, in collaboration with Waldo Library’s Tech Lab . The GEOS 1000 pilot combined 3D … with his VR headset during the fieldwork experience.  Magi was inspired by his experiences as a classroom teacher in … to the heart of our campus." Students examine 3D-printed models of Mount Etna before using the VR application. The …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/03/impact-report-student-fieldwork-reimagined

Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'Frances Ha'

News

… a dancer. She has a best friend named Sophie, but they aren't really speaking anymore. Frances throws herself …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8670

Kalamazoo Forward Ventures brings its inaugural $100K student pitch competition to WMU

News

… Kalamazoo Forward Ventures brings its inaugural $100K student pitch … students. Cultivate 269, launched by Kalamazoo Forward Ventures , is a new pitch competition for student … as well as funding. “At Kalamazoo Forward Ventures, we aren’t just writing a check; we’re placing a $100,000 bet on …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/kalamazoo-forward-ventures-brings-inaugural-wmu-student-pitch-competition

WMU alumni entrepreneurs reveal how they built their businesses

News

… lucrative idea requires a change in the business model, mustering the wherewithal to reposition can be … a dozen U.S. states. "You're constantly learning better ways to do things, learning from your customers, expanding … when you find out someone has an underlying talent you aren't utilizing." The prevalence of individuals willing to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/47050

WMU faculty to perform with Kontras Quartet

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https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36560

A catalyst for environmental justice

W Magazine

… by Erin Flynn on Air pollution, higher temperatures, water contamination—all are being exacerbated by climate … "If I think back to my early childhood when even my parents would engage me in certain issues," she remembers, … I didn't have the language or the understanding in terms of ways that I could probably help my community in ways I do …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68145

‘An entirely different approach to a residence hall’: WMU celebrates opening of Valley Oaks

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… Valley Oaks , the University’s newest residence hall, was officially unveiled to the public during a … Anderson , vice president for student affairs. “I can’t wait for our students and families to see it.”   At 274,000 … student growth for years to come,” she says. “It’s a model for how we want to continue designing residential life …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/07/valley-oaks-residence-hall-ribbon-cutting-celebration

Captain Albert Glenn - WMU Advisory Board Member, retires from FedEX

College of Aviation

… also served as Associate Vice President for the Academy of Model Aeronautics, the leading non-profit organization for … Board at Western Michigan University. Additionally, he was the 2007-2011 USA F3A Aerobatic team manager. As a … with Amnesty International. His youngest son flies UAVs and was previously named the FAI F3A National Champion, the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/03/glenn