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WMU’s Venture Studio turns design students into founders
College of Fine Arts
… Brandi Engel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— If they were nervous, it was hard to tell. On a Friday evening in late April, a group … president for research and innovation at WMU; and Phil Swanson , senior director at Newlab. The annual pitch event … and commercialize an idea, is the kind of fluency that sets these graduates apart before they’ve sent out a single …
https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2026/05/venture-studio-pitch-event
WMU offers on-campus summer reading event for families
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… of a never-before-available Dr. Seuss children's book is set for 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 1 , at the Western … after his death. The discovery, one review noted, was the literary equivalent of finding buried treasure. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25681
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
Hands-on experience helps engineering grad build bright future
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… town of Sandusky, Michigan. "I didn't really know what I wanted to do when I started my college search," says Bular. … I like sitting behind a desk or working in a pharmacy, so I wanted to do something where I can build stuff and work with … program for helping to build a robust resume that set her apart from peers in the field. "I got my first job …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66509
WMUK, Friends of WMU to host two political forums for voters
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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The forums are set for Sept. 17 and 24. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18696
Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'Only Lovers Left Alive'
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… and regular Alamo Drafthouse prices for the general public. Set against the romantic desolation of Detroit and Tangier, … sister. Starring Tilda Swinton, Tom Hiddleston and Mia Wasikowska, and directed by Jim Jarmusch, the film is rated …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/16309
Shirley A. Ray obituary
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… students with disabilities, died March 16 in Kalamazoo. She was 91. Shirley A. Ray Ray first worked at WMU in 1964 and retired from the University in 1991. She was assistant director of what was then called Handicapped … since 1960. Services and remembrances Services have been set for 3 p.m. Saturday, March 24 , at Betzler Life Story …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45853
Fighting fast fashion on the fast track to a career
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… expand the brand’s digital reach. “It has been especially rewarding to know that my contributions help educate and engage audiences on living a more sustainable, forward-thinking lifestyle,” she says. “This opportunity has … to see what Siera is capable of doing and how Western has set her up for success. This also being a woman-owned …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/broncos-lead-internship-julia-adams-social-media-sustainability-fashion
Student earns awards from national, state recreational sports groups
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… Student earns awards from national, state recreational sports groups … verified) on Justine Morneau with her outstanding student award KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A master's degree candidate at Western … goes to exceptional undergraduate and graduate students who set the standard on campuses through their participation or …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45587
Men's soccer captures MAC regular season title
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… Michigan University men’s soccer team defeated SIU-Edwardsville 1-0 to secure the program's first-ever regular … for them, the men are MAC champs, no one can take that away from them," says WMU head coach Chad Wiseman . "It's a … goal was great. We thought we could have some success on set pieces with our size," says Wiseman. "We had a great …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43543