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

College of Education and Human Development

… potential and develop skills for life in an advanced setting.  "There are going to be activities similar to high … on topics related to the club. "We're also looking forward to being mentors for high school students as they …

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

WMU jazz ensembles present 'Jazz for the Holidays'

News

… with a twist during the "Jazz for the Holidays" program, set for 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 , in Miller Auditorium. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28765

Finding His Footing – Calvin Freeland Lands in the Right Career

College of Aviation

… another option. For Calvin Freeland, the second option was a first cousin of the first. "When I enrolled at the … "I majored in flight science .  But when I decided it was not the lifestyle I wanted, I changed to the program in … the controls (with an instructor obviously right there). Sunset at the Battle Creek Executive Airport, home to the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/10/freeland

Deborah Brown to join WMU jazz ensembles for annual concert

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… and Western Jazz Quartet at the annual Jazz Masters Series, set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 , in Western Michigan … director of Gold Company and vocal jazz at WMU, and Scott Cowan , director of University Jazz Orchestra. Tickets are $20 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27428

Booth registration open for Bronco Bash

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… 35th annual Bronco Bash at Western Michigan University is set for 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 , on the Sangren …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25431

Chef awarded gold medal at culinary competition

Dining Services

… Chef awarded gold medal at culinary competition Submitted by … with Western Michigan University Dining Services, was awarded a Gold Medal at the 2018 Annual Culinary … chutney Each platter is judged on a specific set of guidelines, taking into consideration a wide range of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50295

WMU football coach P.J. Fleck named regional coach of the year

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… last week in the MAC Championship game. Last week, Fleck was named MAC Coach of the Year for the second time in the … ranked in the Associated Press Top 25, USA Today Amway Coaches Poll and College Football Playoff ranking. … a host. Fans have responded to the unprecedented success by setting a home attendance record of more than 143,000 at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36807

Trustees approve new, three-year contract with faculty union

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… the University's full-time faculty. A tentative agreement was reached Sept. 5, just as the old contract was set to expire. Union members voted to ratify the new …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/19366

Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact

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… sciences. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It's one thing to say you want to change the world and another to go and do it. Omer … "I feel empowered," he says. "I feel an immense gratitude toward Western." Idris' passion for medicine began early on. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75831

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