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Sales students gain real-world experience through innovative business partnership

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… with selling to a customer. In fall 2024, this product was a type of window for Amtrak trains. Students spent the … professors and classmates who have made the experience so rewarding." "What sets this class apart from others that I have taken is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/sales-students-gain-experience-pitching-total-plastics-international

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

WMU brings research university resources to Grand Rapids compact

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… of Western Michigan University. WMU President John M. Dunn was one of seven college and university presidents who … Rapids community. We're committed to putting our unique set of resources to work to not only enhance the number of … for Cities and America's Promise. The Lumina Foundation has set a national goal of ensuring that 60 percent of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18905

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

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

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… Monday, Jan. 5. For more information, call (269) 387-8230. Waldo Library is open reduced hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. … energy costs during holiday recess and closure, temperature settings in most campus buildings will be reduced to no … 55 degrees. Vacant residence halls and classrooms will be set back beginning Dec. 13. Office spaces will be set back …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20605

Campus gets ready for United Way launch

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… Campus gets ready for United Way launch Submitted by Deanne Puca on WMU's 2014 Campus United Way campaign is titled "Change the Story." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University has set a goal for its 2014 Campus United Way campaign that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18457

WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Dec. 12

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Board of Trustees is set to convene at noon on Thursday, Dec. 12 , in the … items, including trustees' assessment of  President Edward Montgomery and a procedure to assess future WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/trustees-meet-dec-12-0

Sessions planned to explore Goldsworth Valley dining project

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… new Western Michigan University Valley Dining Center, are set for Tuesday, Feb. 25 . The sessions will focus on … stages of the design process. The Feb. 25 sessions are set for the beginning of the design process. Additional sessions will be scheduled midway through the process, likely in June, and at the end of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13558

President Dunn's statement to the campus community

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on A universitywide forum is set for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A series of … system is set up to comply with the Clery Act and, as such, warn members of the WMU community of the existence of a … different county communities over a period of hours. It was 11:30 p.m. before our public safety officials were told …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30512