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Jazz student takes composing experience to new level, livestreaming process online

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… livestreaming composing sessions at home. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Social distancing is spurring creative connectivity around … during the) pandemic has had a rather positive effect on my work," Codrington says. "I have been incredibly fortunate … virtual performances and shared playlists sweeping social media right now. "This sort of thing gets taken for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58733

WMU entrepreneur wins Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… entrepreneur behind a device that provides a portable workspace when working with blueprints and other large … Magazine.  Thomas' passion for entrepreneurial thinking and social entrepreneurship sparked his desire to establish this … business accelerator that gives students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. It is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/39643

WMU aviation instructor, student win statewide awards

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… that helped grow aviation in the state.   “The hard work and dedication these airports and individuals have made …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mdot-aviation-educator-student-awards-2025

Part of West Michigan Avenue at campus center will close for five days

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… as the city of Kalamazoo undertakes critical infrastructure work that will shut down Michigan Avenue from Western Avenue … Avenue intersection also will remain open during the work. See a larger map of the closure here . As a result, … deep as 17 feet. WMU officials and Kalamazoo city personnel worked together closely to find a five-day window that would …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/04/15400

WMU's tobacco-free status is topic of campus forums

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… services, tips for supervisors and faculty on how to work with smokers, tip sheets and toolkits being developed, … and frequently asked questions on enforcement and social norming. The session presenters also will share …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17526

Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality

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… Reality Spotlight Partner Program for her transformative work in aviation training. She was featured during … Learn more about Brown's JetXplore project and the work of other mixed reality pioneers. Microsoft HoloLens … for aviation classrooms Brown Through Brown's HoloLens work, WMU has become the first aviation program in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45008

WMU's statewide effort to boost foster youth college graduation receives funding

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… and succeed in college through a growing statewide network of higher education programs dedicated to that goal. … for Fostering Success and a professor in the School of Social Work. "With this funding we continue the work of … from caregivers and foster youth to school districts, social service organizations and colleges, meet regularly to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29089

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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… the following. Activities and events Wednesday, Jan. 10 Social Justice Art Competition and Book Bowl for WMU and … Middle School. Art competition features original student artwork that honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and … and judges will select three winning pieces. The MLK Social Justice Book Bowl is a reading competition designed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44323

Leveling up experience-driven learning opportunities

W Magazine

… how artificial intelligence and robotics can transform social interactions and digital interfaces in the XDesign … add new avenues for research while creating a framework for the cross-disciplinary pollination of ideas between … says challenge judge Laura Evans , director of environment, social and governance for Cirba Solutions. Impactful …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75848

Education's newest leaders: WMU launches Michigan's first collegiate FCCLA chapter

College of Education and Human Development

… of professional development, community service and networking for members to have careers lined upon graduation," … at Portage Northern High School for 12 years. Mercil has worked closely with Michigan FCCLA organization, helping … continue doing something they love and join an immediate network of like-minded people will make the transition so much …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/fccla-michigan-first-college-chapter-fcs-cte