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… Longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree passes away at 61 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Steve Zegree … music and mentor to Gold Company, which under his direction became one of the nation's leading collegiate vocal jazz … Western Jazz Quartet. In 2012, Zegree was inducted into DownBeat magazine's Jazz Education Hall of Fame. Over the years, …

… WMU receives one of six statewide college-access awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on From left, Brandy … contributions to a statewide effort to increase the number of Michiganders who earn college degrees or other … well as valuable partners in its effort to increase the number of Michigan students enrolling in, persisting through …

… Three executives awarded WMU's top alumni honor for 2014 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three … recipients of WMU's 51st Distinguished Alumni Awards will be recognized during a homecoming weekend reception at … were selected by the Rotary Foundation in 2011 for membership in the foundation's Arch C. Klumph Society. In …

… Brush Ease wins first place at Bronco Pitch Competition Submitted by Abbie Griffith on Brush Ease was the winning team … year's Bronco Pitch Competition. Left to right are team members Teh Ang Qi, Bhairavi Patel, Sophie Nguyen and Paige … cup made from mycelium (the root structure of mushrooms) that is biodegradable, compostable and nontoxic, came …

… earns Western professor national electric vehicle award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. Paul Pancella shows off his … Pancella "built and drove the all-electric 'Hondatron' before electric cars were cool." Pancella traded in his Leaf … Bike Week 2021. One of the first gatherings of what would become the Kalamazoo Electric Vehicle Association commences …

… From Broadway to Bronco: Incoming music theatre student hits stage in New York City … Michigan University's program," he says. "It's one of the best in the nation." Western's music theatre performance … spot in the newest class. Austin sings on stage at 54 Below in New York. "I didn't realize how competitive it was …

… create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Leaning back in … levels of enthusiasm, but all of them share a need to better understand English as refugees starting a new life in … refugees to help them gain the tools they need to be successful in the American school system.  Kalamazoo …

… Sleeping Giant Capital closes $10 million in funding, enhancing partnership with WMU Submitted … Haworth College of Business, allowing more students to benefit from transformational experiences and showcasing the … Haworth College of Business, says, “WMU Haworth strives to be a leader in innovation and business education nationally. …

… laid first building blocks for learning at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on WMU alumna and postdoctoral fellow Dr. Karika Parker uncovered Albert White's lead role in building Heritage Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—At the turn of the 20th century, long before the Civil Rights Era, a Black brick mason built some …

… engineering degrees propel Bronco toward career success Submitted by Erin Flynn on Hannah Sargent earned bachelor's and … women's soccer team. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Soccer has long been a passion for goalkeeper Hannah Sargent , who will … recently received the MAC Medal of Excellence and has been named to several all-district and all-conference teams …