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WMU expertise on display in Grand Rapids for Tech Week, ArtPrize

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… Michigan University-Grand Rapids will become a hub of innovation and creative expression during two upcoming citywide events: technology “unconference” Tech Week 2025 and ArtPrize, the international art competition and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/grand-rapids-artprize-tech-week-2025

WMU launches Native American elders-in-residence program

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… will bridge the generational gap between students and Indigenous leaders at Western Michigan University. The University … tribal nations in Southwest Michigan: Gun Lake, Pokagon and Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi.    Jamie Stuck, … an award ceremony on Friday, Sept. 19 , at FireKeepers Casino Hotel, following the NAHF board meeting at 11 a.m. …

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

Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set

College of Aviation

… Alumni Cole Dillon, current Captain at SkyWest Airlines Nothing like flying the friendly skies of the WMU College of … of more than 520 planes to 258 destinations throughout North America.   Dillon and fellow WMU Aviation Alumna, … allowed me to make new friends and industry connections.  A bonus was flying to those events."   Dillon during his WMU …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon

WMU trustees to consider labor agreements at special meeting Thursday

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… meeting will be livestreamed at wmich.edu/trustees.   On Nov. 29 , the negotiating teams representing the University … existing contract with WMU, which runs through Aug. 27, 2025 . The remainder of the union's collective bargaining … hour effective in the fall 2024 semester. Additionally, the bonus paid to members when they first achieve "Instructor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73783

Doctoral student's work recognized at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… annual Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) 2025 Conference for his work to assess the financial … guide for the metal sand casting industry to move toward economically sustainable practices by reducing material waste, … cutting-edge materials science, focusing on precision deposition techniques, aiming to develop next-generation …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/07/clifford-mensah-best-paper-award

WMU ranks nationally for best online master's in education programs

College of Education and Human Development

… the college tied for second in the state and ranked No. 73 in the nation. Additionally, the University also … the College of Education and Human Development. "We are honored to be acknowledged for our efforts in delivering excellence in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74785

WMU board to meet Thursday

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… Board of Trustees meets Thursday, Sept. 11 , at noon in the Heritage Hall ballroom when members are expected … President Russ Kavalhuna to confer degrees at the 2025 Fall Commencement ceremony, a personnel report and an …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/sept-11-board-trustees-meeting-preview

WMU Senior Prom is still going strong after 30 years

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… Prom is still going strong after 30 years Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It's time for … live Big Band music, swing and ballroom dancing, and Bingo. Casino games will return this year, but no money will be … Pre-entertainment will begin with Bingo at 5 p.m. The casino tables will open at 6 p.m., and the dance will run …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45802

Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company

W Magazine

… Gate student business accelerator opened in summer 2013.  Now, the accelerator is on the cusp of its 10th anniversary … they navigated those challenges. Payton Walker operates a crypto mining service that is geared toward those with no … I had a rough idea of what I wanted to achieve with my crypto mining startup, but I wasn't quite sure how to get …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70888

Detroit entrepreneur, former trustee honored for legacy of leadership

W Magazine

… Detroit entrepreneur, former trustee honored for legacy of leadership Submitted by Deanne Puca on … The Board of Trustees, which he served from 2016-20, honored him with a resolution recognizing his strong advocacy … also served as a co-managing partner of MGM Grand Detroit Casino and co-owned five Black-owned newspapers. Throughout …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-pickard-obituary