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WMU business students successfully sweep awards in DECA competition

Haworth College of Business

… WMU business students successfully sweep awards in DECA competition Submitted by Stacey Lowis on … out at the Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference. At the competition in Austin, Texas, … in the sales management and leadership category where she was given an unknown prompt and generated a strategic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75727

Kalamazoo Film Society presents 'Robot & Frank'

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… , at Western Michigan University's Little Theatre. Show times are 5, 7 and 9 p.m. Friday; 4:30, 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday; … and 2:30, 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5. Set in the near future, Frank, a retired cat burglar, has two grown … option.  Against the old man's wishes, he buys Frank a walking, talking humanoid robot programmed to improve his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1889

Students plan educational event to highlight and combat oppression

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Members of the public will have a chance to learn more about … Nov. 29 , on Western Michigan University's main campus. The Wall of Oppression program will take place at the Campus Flagpoles near the Lee Honors College building. It will feature a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3049

Mix and enjoy music on the mall this summer

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… Mix and enjoy music on the mall this summer Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mixer on the … concerts will be held at the North Kalamazoo Mall between Water Street and E. Michigan Ave. Admission is $1 and will … Inc. Beverage sales require tickets, which are sold near the entrance. Sponsors include WVFM 106.5. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/636

Campus community returns to free refreshments and games

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… Campus community returns to free refreshments and games Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan … the Campus Flagpoles, and putt and pitch games and prizes near Goldsworth Pond. Health center staff will be available …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8060

Impactful experiences empower theatre grad to script ambitious future

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… script ambitious future Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jimmie Comer III created the Empower the Youth RSO on campus to … change the world. His work earned him recognition with two awards at the 2024 Black Excellence Gala. KALAMAZOO, … had an opportunity to audition for representatives from nearly two dozen university programs. One stands out in his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75482

Music grad found voice at Western

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… on Marcell Pierre Whitfield celebrates with family after commencement on Saturday, June 24. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For as long … offers), there's nowhere I can go." Whitfield says he was empowered to succeed at Western due in large part to Dr. … be sitting right here," he says, remembering a time he wasn't sure he would continue in the Irving S. Gilmore …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72011

The Evaluation Lab at Western Michigan University celebrates one year of impact

The Evaluation Lab

… social work and more. The lab’s student evaluators gain resume-worthy experience while providing evaluation and related … I now have greater confidence in myself and my abilities. I was accepted into the University of Michigan's Master of … focusing on community change. I truly believe the lab was pivotal in helping me reach this point." For Lori …

https://wmich.edu/evaluation-lab/news/2025/02/evaluation-lab-anniversary

Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on Deniss Efesper Nkya … came to WMU from Tanzania on a Fulbright Foreign Student Award in 2022. He obtained a master's degree in global … of higher education leadership at WMU.   Researchers expect nearly 200% growth in global higher education enrollment …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/international-student-internship

When curiosity composes a career

WMU Alumni

… sessions in downtown Kalamazoo to music directing on Broadway, Henry Koperski’s , career is rooted in curiosity, dedication and a deep commitment to his craft. Koperski with Alan Cumming and Ari … his broad musical interests. His time as a student was spent almost entirely within the School of Music. “I was …

https://wmich.edu/alumni/news/2026/05/alumni-henry-koperski-music-broadway-performance-career