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The rise of women’s sports—triumphs, challenges and the road ahead

W Magazine

… outstanding 2023 volleyball season, which included an NCAA Tournament bid and MAC Tournament and regular season title. … Mich.—"This is the first time watching college basketball where I know more girls than guys,” NBA legend Kevin Garnett … blowing the guy’s game out of the water.”  Though Garnett’s comment referred to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/rise-womens-sports-wmu-coaches-athletes-weigh

Updated WMU apps for Android and iPhone released

News

… free of charge through the Android Market at market.android.com for Android smartphones; and through the iTunes Store and App Store for iPhone, iPod Touch and other Apple … dining halls Real-time Bronco Transit GPS bus tracking and online schedules Calendar of WMU public events Maps and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/161

Sustainability celebration showcases green programs

News

… food and poetry slam-style talks on building a sustainable community Sept. 28. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Live music, locally … live music and a raffle every half hour—all free and open to the public. Also featured will be the office's programs … Slam, an elevator pitch meets Ted Talk experience where participants make two-minute cases for campus or …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42800

WMU grad programs ranked among nation's best by U.S. News

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… The latest annual U.S. News & World Report ranking of the top graduate programs in the nation shows Western Michigan University with eight programs ranked among the top 100 in their disciplines, four in the top 50 and two … therapy, Grand Rapids—No. 58 Social work—No. 71 Online College of Education and Human Development …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38794

Alumnus Gang Chen is making strides in AI and machine learning

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Haehnel on Gang Chen  (background created using Adobe Photoshop generative AI) Western Michigan University computer science alumnus, Gang Chen , M.S.’98, is making … learn from open source, learn from industry, learn from online resources and build a network with friends. Keep …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/gang-chen-making-strides-ai-machine-learning

Oboist joins percussion duo in free concert

News

… Monday, Jan. 22 , in Western Michigan University’s Dalton Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the … was awarded third prize at the International Barbirolli Competition on the Isle of Man and received honorable … Italy. Most recently, they finished a tour of universities where they performed concerts and gave clinics on performing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44781

Western's jazz program captures four 2024 DownBeat magazine Student Music Awards

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… secured awards in what’s considered the most prestigious competition in jazz education. WMU Jazz has a long history of success with DownBeat, one of the oldest … Rosa ) For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/downbeat-2024-awards

Two WMU student jazz groups secure national outstanding performance awards

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… awards in what’s considered the most prestigious competition in jazz education. WMU Jazz has a long history of success with DownBeat, one of the oldest … piano For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-student-jazz-groups-secure-downbeat-student-music-awards

WMU fashion program recognized as one of the top in the nation

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU fashion program recognized as one of the top in the nation Submitted by Chris Hybels on A student … by the Textile and Apparel Programs Accreditation Commission (TAPAC). TAPAC is the only accrediting body for … . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Chris Hybels April 3, 2023 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71303

Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free talk

University Libraries

… Intellectual Freedom and the Rise of Banned Books ” is the topic of a free and open lecture at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. … have made headlines around the United States, including in communities in West Michigan.  “This topic is extremely … For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. Contact: Sara Volmering January 17, 2023 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70404