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Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award

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… history—having originated so many important roles, and then being so public with her cancer battle and being so inspirational to so many as well," says Jay Berkow , director of music theatre performance at WMU. Marin …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53728

Professor to star in one-hour radio special on NPR stations

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… on Downey KALAMAZOO—Radio listeners across Michigan will be entertained by a Western Michigan University professor … her own one-hour special on Michigan Radio. In addition to being host and co-producer, Allison Downey , WMU associate … and closes with her new, original song "In Michigan (Begin Again)." Rosen's work has aired on the BBC, National …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2585

Engineering student's research aims to drive in-motion wireless charging for electric vehicles

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… they run out of power. That's a problem for the growing number of people around the world turning to electric cars, … Lab , Marsad got to work putting his idea in motion. He began intensive research into existing wireless energy … wireless power transfer into a grid system that could be embedded in highways across the country and around the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62188

Western celebrates first-generation college students, alumni

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… But as the saying goes, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step—and it's not always easy when … "Walking in the line (at commencement), I was in disbelief that I had made it through; I graduated. I had a … College Student Day. A weeklong, campuswide celebration beginning Tuesday, Nov. 1 , will highlight the stories and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69691

WMU Sky Broncos qualify for national competition

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… the team for next spring's national competition, which will be held May 6-13 at Ohio State University. The 12-member WMU team competed in NIFA's Safety and Evaluation … in the top 10 in each of the events. Sky Bronco team members captured four of those top-10 slots in two ground …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2312

Sky Broncos are regional champs

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… to qualify for the national championship in May . The 13-member WMU team captured the ground events title and came in … WMU very proudly." The national competition will be hosted by Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, May 12-17. Sky Bronco team members Patrick Allen of Willowbrook, Ill., is a 2013 graduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11061

Alumni classnotes, fall 2023

W Magazine

… achievements and announcements submitted during fall 2023. Betty Lee Ongley , BS '47, MA '58, HHC '84, first female … of Law, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution in December 2022.  He was also elected to the Tacoma Pierce County … chorus conductor of the Detroit Opera Youth Chorus. Peter Poggione , MS ‘21, was hired to lead the St. Joseph County …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73618

Adriana Vicario is marketing for success

Haworth College of Business

… Griffith on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Growing through learning has been senior Adriana Vicario’s greatest lesson while studying … Vicario uses her creativity and resilience each day to benefit her registered student organization, engage in … herself by joining new student organizations. Just recently becoming involved in WMU’s TechNext organization, she will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69687

Western Michigan University recognized for innovation in sustainability

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… The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are the best global framework we know that stitches together both … his group's urban farming concept to Kalamazoo community members at a local bookstore. The project that piqued the … Impact , which just launched its second competition at the beginning of the fall 2023 semester. In its first year, half …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72762

Sky Broncos' fundraising efforts yield more than 100,000 happy returns

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… than 100,000 happy returns Submitted by Deanne Puca on Members of the Sky Broncos precision flight team raised $10,000 … funding challenges as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, members of Western Michigan University's precision flight team, … not accepting recyclable returns, anticipating people would be eager to unload the mounting piles accumulating at their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61095