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From Broadway to Bronco: Incoming music theatre student hits stage in New York City

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… Erin Flynn on Jack Austin is excited to hone his craft in Western's music theatre performance program. BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—Named a rising star and selected to share the stage with some of Broadway's … "I was looking around and I just kept coming back to Western Michigan University's program," he says. "It's one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68788

Fast-tracking dreams into reality: Urban Teacher Residency Program a ‘blessing’ for one of cohort’s first graduates

W Magazine

… Alumna Koretta King-Jackson found her passion in teaching and achieved her dream job after completing Western's Urban Teacher Residency Program. Alumna Koretta … wanted to change her career for good. Securing a spot in Western’s inaugural Urban Teacher Residency Program helped …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69855

Engineering students win national green vehicle competition

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… on BroncoBike team (from left): Jian He, Ryan Kamm, Brandon De Young and Saleem Hinton. KALAMAZOO--A group of engineering technology students from Western Michigan University has won the inaugural Human … well as California Polytechnic State, San Luis Obispo; Case Western Reserve; Northwestern; and Purdue universities. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/350

University photographer shares top photos

Marketing and Strategic Communications

… his passion behind taking photos demonstrating campus life and the beat of the Broncos. An Emotional Support Animal … assistance animals help those in need of such support. Western marching band student Cailla Rae Moss practices near … up for Halloween. Fall takes on a wintry tone as snow hits Western’s campus. Students carry on despite the surprise of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63749

Campus celebration to honor gift of giving

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… Join the Nonprofit Celebration Monday, April 15. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University will again present the Nonprofit … Students will honor the gift of giving by giving grants and by thanking internship and service-learning sites. The reception is free and open …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5200

Joe R. Chapel obituary

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Chapel Joe R. Chapel , a former Western Michigan University faculty member, died Dec. 1 . He was 73. Chapel joined the WMU faculty in 1965 and retired in 2000 after 35 years of service to the … He was an associate professor of teaching, learning and leadership; director of the Dorothy J. McGinnis Reading …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3354

University of Illinois scholar will take reins of WMU international efforts

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… now serving at the University of Illinois, has been named Western Michigan University's new associate provost for the … the interim associate provost for international affairs and interim director of international programs and studies … such a clear commitment to campus internationalization as Western Michigan University," said Schlör. "During my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7821

WMU grad helps combat 'brain drain' with his social startup

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… salary. For many, finding a community that meets their standards can be overwhelming. This annual migration also … to retain their most talented college-educated workers. Western Michigan University alumnus Christopher Sell is … when he was just starting out at WMU. "I chose to attend Western Michigan because it felt like home from the first …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47828

Medical studies center to transition into WMU medical school

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… (not verified) on Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies' Oakland Drive location KALAMAZOO--The board of the Michigan … Studies has announced its organization's formal merger into Western Michigan University's School of Medicine, effective … in another city to being 'parents' of a medical school with Western Michigan University right here in Kalamazoo. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/127

Leveling up experience-driven learning opportunities

W Magazine

… venture into the unknown, dissecting cow brains to expand their classroom knowledge in neuroanatomy and behavioral … discomfort," says kinetic imaging student Natalie Wiersma . Western is ramping up opportunities for the latter, making a … to graduate and be light years ahead. I think colleges like Western that can get in front of that cutting edge and

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