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… set as WMU football team heads for Detroit Submitted by Deanne Puca on Send-off planned for 12:15 p.m. Thursday, … The Broncos defeated Toledo 55-35 Friday, Nov. 25, at Waldo Stadium to become the MAC West Division champions for … Oct. 1 win over arch-rival Central Michigan University, WMU was ranked in the USA Today Amway Coaches Poll for the first …

… Bird, she used her talents to educate millions Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From a farm in … most famous block, Dr. Loretta Long has come a long way. Loretta Long (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images) "Since I was a … a career in show business. "I wasn't supposed to pursue music," she told a crowd at Rider University in 2018. "I was …

… see signs of economic recovery amid pandemic Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—COVID-19 upended life as … in, there are signs of hope the U.S. economy is on its way to recovery. Unemployment is decreasing, jobs are being … and investors are optimistic. An employee of international music accessories manufacturer D'Addario & Company helps …

… Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Siri maps out your spring … you forgot to dim on the way out the door or raises the thermostat when the polar vortex sets in. Living with robots …

… launch program for visually impaired patrons Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Imagine going to a theater … "Sometimes you need to know that the villain is watching from above, because it changes the story, and you … takes notes during a dress rehearsal of "Madagascar—A Musical Adventure JR." at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre.  The …

… up for success as future pediatric heart surgeon Submitted by Erin Flynn on Grace Filpi is a proud Lawson Lunatic and … highlights outside of the classroom at Western and will always hold a special place in my heart," she says, noting the … their priorities and interests. She knew medical school was in her future as she was inspired to become a pediatric …

… top staff members for outstanding service Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Four staff members … University will receive WMU's Annual Make a Difference Award for 2012-13. The award is the highest honor the University bestows …

… Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western Submitted by Erin Flynn on Laila Stein has a number of opportunities … me wherever I can," Stein says. "I didn't know what I wanted to do. I applied to one as a criminal justice major. …

… Park North, Ascension Borgess Cancer Center Submitted by Paula M. Davis on WMU President Edward Montgomery and Peter Bergmann, president of Ascension … at Western's newly complete BTR Park North. WMU President Edward Montgomery celebrates the opening of the BTR Park North …

… for career to take flight with aerospace company Submitted by Erin Flynn on Aisha Thaj will graduate Saturday, May 1, … senior thesis project. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Aisha Thaj has always been fascinated with flight. Growing up she devoured … characters born with wings. She would let her mind wander looking out the window on long flights to see her …