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Miller Broadway lineup includes 'Grinch,' 'Les Misérables'
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… Miller Broadway lineup includes 'Grinch,' 'Les Misérables' Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … in West Michigan Series lineup including "Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical," "Les … is "two sizes too small," decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos, an endlessly cheerful bunch bursting with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52449
Two WMU student jazz groups secure national outstanding performance awards
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… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s jazz studies program is boasting two awards for undergraduate groups from international DownBeat magazine in its 48th annual … competition in jazz education. WMU Jazz has a long history of success with DownBeat, one of the oldest …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-student-jazz-groups-secure-downbeat-student-music-awards
Effort to help WMU students in need sees exponential growth, support
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… Student Connection has set up shop to offer daily assistance. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Five months ago, as signs of the … over the summer for WMU students both in Kalamazoo and as far away as Florida and Colorado. Local businesses and even … connection," she says. "What I'm looking at is how can we keep this momentum going? Building that strong …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60524
Michigan Gov. Snyder makes campus stop for WMUK taping
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… on Gov. Snyder KALAMAZOO— Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder visited the Western Michigan University campus July 25 to … for WMUK-FM's recently launched news and public affairs show "WestSouthwest." The far-ranging session touched on a variety of topics through …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8360
Grow Your Own student applies literacy skills in elementary school
College of Education and Human Development
… literacy skills in elementary school Submitted by Chris Hybels on Lupita Eufracio leads first graders through a … a reading exercise. Eufracio works with children ranging from kindergarten to fourth grade. KALAMAZOO. Mich.— … program into her teaching. The most impactful course so far has been about children's literature, and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74874
Brief trip, big impact: Journey abroad gives nursing student holistic perspective
W Magazine
… trip, big impact: Journey abroad gives nursing student holistic perspective Submitted by Erin Flynn on Rebecca Fraley … “It would have put me a semester behind in my courses.” However, after learning about Lee Honors College’s weeklong … on how beverages have influenced civilization and culture, from the Stone Age to the 21st century. By exploring how …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75859
Choosing a business minor helps aviation student’s career take flight
Haworth College of Business
… had many valuable experiences that have prepared him for his career, including a role as a crew scheduling intern at … Shaun Orlikowski, a Western Michigan University student from Minneapolis, Minnesota. “At the time, I wasn’t sure … business would be an excellent way to gain exposure to how common business concepts applied to an aviation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75440
Film major takes passion, career to Cannes Film Festival with WMU Study Abroad
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… a WMU undergraduate film major, travelled to France this month for an internship at Cannes Film Festival. He will … year at Western. “There is so much support for me—from family to my teachers and the people here. With this … usually do,” Longo says. " The Cannes Film Festival shows films from across the world that are on the cutting …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/study-abroad-sean-knowles
WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president
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… as University’s 10th president Submitted by Paula M. Davis on The Bronco community welcomed Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., … educators. “I’ve spent my life in this state, and I’ve seen how WMU has lifted individuals, families and entire … our full potential.” “Transformative presidencies emerge from attracting the right leader at the right time,” says …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/trustees-appoint-russ-kavalhuna-10th-president
WMU digital marketing student wins first place in national Adobe competition
Haworth College of Business
… unleashed, paired with careful planning and execution. That is what Western Michigan University student Crizio Sinuraya … says. “It took me a few weeks to envision what I wanted to show with my ads, but after careful consideration, I decided … his presentation. His use of the Adobe platform far exceeded the requirements of the assignment and made his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73024