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WMU Jazz partners with the John Stites Jazz Artist Organization

Jazz Studies

… Submitted by Brandi Engel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University Jazz and the Irving S. Gilmore School of … Jazz Festival, which will now be known as the “Western Michigan University John Stites Jazz Festival.” Beginning in … as well as instrument specific classes. A mainstay in Michigan for 47 years, these funds will be used to heighten …

https://wmich.edu/jazz/news/2024/11/stites-jazz-festival

Nearly 180 students recognized for global engagement on WMU’s campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by Elizabeth Braaksma on   KALAMAZOO – Graduating senior Reggie Dancy wants people to know that studying abroad is not only something every student at Western Michigan University should do, but it’s something they could … that supports the global engagement of the Western Michigan University community. Its offices assist more than …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/gep-awards-2025

From giveaways to games to performances, epic celebration planned for Bronco Bash 2025

News

… row seat to the Bronco Marching Band’s epic energy: Western Michigan University’s Bronco Bash is all that and more. The … foot on campus or really getting the feel of Western Michigan University. This is an opportunity to showcase what … racing game and mechanical bull to a dunk tank featuring Michigan State Police and a drone soccer area hosted by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/bronco-bash-2025

Western’s ‘Golden Girls’ soar through cross-country air race

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… and Olivia Arnold, co-pilot. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s all-female pilot team , the “Golden … ground coordinator Marie Evon , a senior from Grand Rapids, Michigan; and navigator Hunter Romuald , a junior from …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/golden-girls-soar-through-cross-country-air-race

WMU Libraries publishes open textbooks on religion and Chinese language

University Libraries

… Submitted by Sara Volmering on Kalamazoo, Mich.—Western Michigan University Libraries is thrilled to announce the … the World Through Religion and Culture ,” by Drs. Diane Riggs and Anderson Hagler , and “ Career Chinese: Bridging the …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/01/new-religion-chinese-language-textbooks-published

New WMU enrollment management leader aims to drive student recruitment growth, success

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… Dr. Kristen E. Salomonson is prepared to lead Western Michigan University’s enrollment efforts as the new … initiatives that enhanced both recruitment and retention. A Michigan native, Salomonson’s academic background includes a … master’s and bachelor’s degrees in communication from Michigan State University, a field that bridges her …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/url-kristen-salomonson-new-associate-vice-president-enrollment-management

University Libraries encourages students to go 'All In' with short story contest

University Libraries

… Submitted by Sara Volmering on KALAMAZOO, Mich .—Western Michigan University Libraries is proud to announce the Long …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/10/long-story-short-contest-2025

WMU Board of Trustees to meet in formal session Thursday, Dec. 12

News

… 12 Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Board of Trustees is set to convene at … lease agreement for additional storage space for the Michigan Geological Repository for Research and Education, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/trustees-meet-dec-12-0

WMU Board of Trustees to meet Wednesday to consider new AFSCME contract

News

… Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will hold a special …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/wmu-trustees-consider-new-afscme-contract-wednesday

$800K grant to explore atomic level purity for energy developments

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… require purity at the atomic level. Researchers at Western Michigan University are poised to advance the field thanks …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/07/800k-doe-grant-makin