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Sunseeker shines as WMU team 'exceeds expectations' at Formula Sun Grand Prix

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… Reidy) Completing the most laps over the course of the race is the ultimate goal. In order to earn a spot on the … on Western's campus. "A week before we left for the race, our left steering arm broke during testing. With the … a long way." After the stellar performance at this year's race, team members are eager to head back to the lab and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/sunseeker-solar-car-project-2025-formula-sun-grand-prix

A flexible path to independence: Harinie Narasimhan’s MBA journey

Haworth College of Business

… drew Harinie Narasimhan to Western Michigan University from India to earn her MBA? Flexibility.  “I liked the fact that … and taken in many of the festivals and events of the Indian Student Association. Once I had firmly decided to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/harinie-narasimhan

Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf

College of Aviation

… a 27-year career in the Air Force, Tracy Smiedendorf logged more than his share of vivid memories.   How about …  "Tom was a great flight instructor who made you a better pilot and a better person," he says.   Smiedendorf during a WMU fly-in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf

Women's aviation team places first among collegiate competitors

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… division and fifth place overall in the women-only Air Race Classic cross-country flying event. Pilot Lauren Quandt … at checkpoints in Oklahoma, Nebraska, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and New York. The 10 checkpoints on … the elements by holding out and timing their travel for better weather or wind conditions, for instance. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47841

Organize an Excitement Zone for the Kalamazoo Marathon

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… verified) on Excitement Zones encourage runners along the race route. KALAMAZOO--The Kalamazoo Marathon takes place … organizing Excitement Zones along the campus portion of the race route to cheer on the marathoners. Any WMU department, … Campus roads on the race route will be closed to traffic between 7 and 10 a.m. Sunday, May 6. The Parkview Campus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/330

Campus Activities Board presents comedian Ronnie Jordan

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… Bronco Card, and $2 without. Jordan has been featured on BET's "Comic View," "Martin Lawrence Presents the 1st …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6462

Last Bronco Standing finals with Roy Wood Jr.

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… Show with Craig Ferguson," NBC's "Last Comic Standing," BET's "Comic View," and is a regular guest on "Chelsea …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4934

NYT gives first study abroad innovation award to WMU faculty

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… the Times into the Social Justice and Sustainability in India course they co-teach. Harrison and Palmer co-developed … out of its newsprint, and are carrying the baskets to India in December and will use them to collect materials … economy by 2020. But at the same time, she notes, India struggles with such challenges as poverty, hunger, toxic air …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50449

Wounded Warrior 5K supports veterans and their families

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… Michigan University's third annual Wounded Warrior 5K race Saturday, April 14. Register online WMU Wounded Warrior … pickup and late registration will begin at 7 a.m., and the race starts at 9 a.m. Registration is $15 and includes … race director, at @email or (989) 992-8090. Contact: Tonya Durlach April 3, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/214

Leadership, internship and relationships elevate sport management grad's experience

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… his resume. Cheatham, second from right, spent two weeks in India with an interdisciplinary study abroad program. "Professors become your biggest advocates, so you need to talk to them as much as you … and Haworth College of Business on a two-week trip to India to learn about culture, education and sustainability. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-sport-management-ethan-cheatham