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Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation

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… Student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) … and mechanical engineering student  Noah Schultz , of Washington, Michigan, received the $10,000 Brian Patrick … has provided great learning opportunities for us and has set us up for success. The funds will be used to fuel our …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59392

Fine arts staff using skills for pandemic-fighting mask production

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… such as costuming, dance and painting, have temporarily set aside silk, soubresaut instruction and canvas to make … me just to give to people who need one," says MacKenzie. "I was asked to make some for a few postal workers, too." This … myself, our associate professor of costume design, Kathyrn Wagner, and a handful of students make many of the costumes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58953

Elevating his manufacturing engineering education through Argonne internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… on During his time at Western Michigan University, Joe Funk set out to make the most of his undergraduate studies. Funk … and development center in Lemont, Ill. In 2024 and 2025, he was a manufacturing engineering intern. As an intern, he … three have helped Funk shape his future. “Joe’s goal has always been to be a hands-on engineer working on advanced …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/12/joe-funk-manufacturing-engineering

Prospective students, families welcomed to fall open houses at WMU

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… are asked to pre-register online for the free Friday events set for Oct. 2, Oct. 23, Nov. 13 and Dec. 4 from 8:30 a.m. … be provided during individual appointments that will be set up with an admissions counselor. Open house schedule and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27148

WMU trustees to meet, elect board leaders for 2014

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… Additional meeting dates for 2014 also are expected to be set at the Jan. 22 meeting. Other agenda items to be taken …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12714

One Stop offers multiple student services in central location

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on One Stop will be set up in the Bernhard Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As thousands … Registrar's Office. An informational table will be set up for Parent and Family Programs and the Sindecuse …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/08/26136

Annual student comedy competition coming up

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… annual Last Bronco Standing student comedy competition is set for 9 p.m. at the Little Theatre, and is sponsored by …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22303

Bronco behind the big screen: Alumna uses makeup to tell stories in movies and TV

W Magazine

… “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” to “Ozark” and “The Walking Dead.” As makeup department head and designer, Arden … effects teams to ensure that the look is right for every set piece and critical moment.  “I work with the special … Stars in her eyes Arden’s early memories of film involve watching old Tom Mix cowboy movies with her grandparents. It …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75852

WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president

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… WMU Board of Trustees as WMU's 10th president. Kavalhuna is set to join campus on July 1, 2025, following the June 30 retirement of President Edward Montgomery. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan … for a leader to succeed WMU’s current president, Dr. Edward Montgomery , who retires on June 30 . As president of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/trustees-appoint-russ-kavalhuna-10th-president

Dining Services partners with Invisible Need to expand food options

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… food that we make for them," he says. "Some students are away from home for the first time, and to be able to give … Hazel discuss the INP partnership in the Bernhard Center kitchen. Quality is top of mind for the chef, who's been … students in need, the new initiative also helps cut down on waste—something nutrition specialist Emily Hazel says is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58180