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New housing and dining vision focuses on campus neighborhoods

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… goals of a new generation of college students. Plan 2015 was outlined by Dr. Diane K. Anderson , vice president for … is in the Bernhard Center. South Neighborhood includes a set of existing residence halls for upperclassmen. "The Big … feeling of belonging, they'll have access to the complete set of tools intentionally designed to support their overall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8239

From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg

College of Aviation

… of Brian Vanderberg Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Ever watch one of those emergency helicopters sit down at a … that Vanderberg had what it takes to join the Army's Warrant Officer Flight Training initiative.  He applied and … for U of M Survival Flight.   Night vision goggle set up in the WMAC Dauphin 2014 Vanderberg's affinity for …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/vanderberg

Annual student comedy competition coming up

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… annual Last Bronco Standing student comedy competition is set for 9 p.m. at the Little Theatre, and is sponsored by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22303

Broncos gather near and far to experience total solar eclipse

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… distributed some eclipse glasses to students during a watch party on campus. Campus provided ample grassy areas to lounge and take in the celestial event. The Dino Park was a great place to take in the eclipse. Students scattered … College held a viewing party. The Department of Physics set up telescopes for close-up viewing of the eclipse. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75385

Spring career fairs to bring top employers to WMU

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… ing virtual fairs , and following up with employers after ward . Find more information about the career fair prep … and food marketing.   WMU Social Work Job Fair 2026 Set for Tuesday, March 24 , from 5 to 7 p.m. in the College … Services , t his specialty job fair is for employers who want to hire students for internships and full-time …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/2026-spring-career-fairs-begin

CELCIS Alumna Pursues Sports Management Degree

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test after the fall semester and was able to enter the master’s program in sports management … speakers so pronunciation has been difficult to master. I was very happy to pass the TOEFL and to be able to start my … She will return to WMU in fall 2016, with her sights set on completing her master’s degree and graduating in …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/08/ran-wei-spotlight

Geography grad created road map to success at Western

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… is graduating with two bachelor's degrees and a job waiting for him at the Department of Defense once he … combination, but they both provide direction in a lot of ways. Geography is physical direction, while philosophy is … "Wisdom is a quality that you take with you. Rather than a set of facts or skills, it's something that makes you more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71466

All systems go: Aerospace engineering student launches work into space

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… Force Base in California, Tom Scott , B.S.E.’25, M.S.’26, watched his graduate studies literally flash before his eyes.    “It was almost surreal. It was pitch black and then all of a … resume.   “This project required so many different skill sets and gave me a greater understanding of how systems come …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/05/aerospace-engineering-spacex-payload-launch-tom-scott

When curiosity composes a career

WMU Alumni

… Submitted by Jasmine Huynh on Henry Koperski, B.A.'11, set the stage for an exciting career in Western's Irving S. … sessions in downtown Kalamazoo to music directing on Broadway, Henry Koperski’s , career is rooted in curiosity, … his broad musical interests. His time as a student was spent almost entirely within the School of Music. “I was …

https://wmich.edu/alumni/news/2026/05/alumni-henry-koperski-music-broadway-performance-career

Kathy Beauregard honored by Michigan Sports Hall of Fame

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… Beauregard the recipient of a prestigious Gerald R. Ford Award. Named for the 38th president of the United States and Michigan Sports Hall of Famer, the award will be presented during a luncheon event at 11:30 a.m. … Stark, Hall of Fame executive director. "[Beauregard] has set a great example of how an athletic director can help …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1849