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'Julie Loves to Dance'

W Magazine

… second year at Western, Nadia Famiano is still getting into the rhythm of college life. But she’s already pirouetted … a sudden I had to find an illustrator, I had to figure out what my royalty rate was going to be and I had to sign a … work inspired Famiano to become a children’s librarian, a career she still plans to pursue after getting a master’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73420

Sales student places first in national competition

Haworth College of Business

… two Western Michigan University sales students competed in the State Farm Marketing and Sales Competition in … point on the plan that Nabozny recommended was higher than what this potential client was currently paying, he was able … commitment to each other and honest feedback, they prepared to do their very best. In the end, Tyler was able to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50378

WMU president announces plan to retire next summer

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… plan to retire next summer Submitted by Paula M. Davis on The ninth president of Western Michigan University, … Edward Montgomery has announced he will retire in 2025. Announced in June 2021, the $550 million Empowering … a new fleet of aircraft. President Montgomery welcomes a parent to campus during fall move-in. President Montgomery …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/president-montgomery-announces-plans-retire

Cooley Law is now Western Michigan University Cooley Law School

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… verified) on Both schools' accrediting bodies have given the nod to the affiliation agreement. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After … first-year law classes on WMU's Kalamazoo campus in fall 2015. In addition, faculty at both schools have begun the work … existing graduate dual-degree programs and, for a time, shared physical facilities in the Grand Rapids area. Cooley …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18003

Herbert "Herb" E. Ellinger obituary

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… emeritus of transportation technology, died Thursday, May 25 . He was 96. Herb Ellinger Ellinger came to Kalamazoo in 1942 as a flight instructor during World War II, joining what was then Western Michigan College in 1944. He earned a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41022

Being a little brave can take us a long way: Fahad Shiraj’s journey

Haworth College of Business

… Majoring in business analytics, Shiraj has traveled the U.S. learning new skills in the industry, applied what he’s learned in internships and grown as a leader along … The opportunity of networking with professionals in the Bay area was a breathtaking experience. I cannot emphasize …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70161

WMU accountancy students honored with scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… students were honored with significant scholarships from the Michigan Accountancy Foundation. Orion Rahjes from Des … received the David and Kathy Petoskey Scholarship. The $5,000 awards go to students who are in their final year of studying accountancy at a …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/accountancy-scholarships-orion-rahjes-frans-tanade

Researchers discover role Saharan dust plays in hurricane rainfall

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… July 13, 2013, by satellite shows a dust storm blowing off the coast of Africa. (Image courtesy: NASA Earth … of producing catastrophic rain like the Southeast United States saw from Tropical Storm Debby. A recent study led by  … improve current hurricane prediction models and inform preparedness. "We discovered that the dust optical depth is a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/researchers-discover-role-saharan-dust-plays-hurricane-rainfall

Bolstered by court internship, political science grad prepares for law school

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… Bolstered by court internship, political science grad prepares for law school Submitted by Erin Flynn on Michael … Michigan University. "In high school I was trying to find the right fit for me, and I've always liked English, social … feeling like it was just a job. It confirmed that this is what I want to do." Sekich canvassed for State Sen. Sean …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62478

Theatre student's Lego Broadway creations set to debut in New York City

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Theatre student's Lego Broadway creations set to debut in … creation of the 1986 "Phantom of the Opera" set. Lee prepares his Lego creations for transport to New York City. A … can be used as a way to not only expand the boundaries of what theater artists can do but also … to create new work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65558