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WMU music student lands professional opera role
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… Rapids' collegiate vocal competition last November, Regan was identified as a local emerging artist and was later called upon when Opera Grand Rapids found itself … "The Student Prince" is a popular, lighthearted operetta set in a Heidelberg biergarten. With staging and scenery …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32841
New medieval book series could captivate public, scholars alike
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… undergraduate students, graduate students and scholars who want an introduction to specific topics," Forde says. … when civilizations in India, China, across Africa and in Central America were often more advanced than the West. Past … Project," by Dr. Clare Monagle , senior lecturer in modern history, politics and international relations at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40229
WMU institute renames program to meet dynamic demands of design industry
Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation
… moment for the institute, as it represents a shift toward a more comprehensive and holistic approach to designing … interior spaces. The interior design program has always had a reputation for providing a strong interior and … spaces. This expanded focus equips them with a deeper skill set, opening doors to career opportunities in the interior …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72622
Doctoral candidate charts course for success in world-class sailing win
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… Gold Cup alongside teammate Luke Lawrence. (Photo courtesy: Walter Cooper) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Saying the sky’s the limit … his course for success—both in the lab and on the open water. A former Olympic-track sailor, Asif recently became a … and mentorship he found on campus. Asif, left, sets up an ion thruster inside a vacuum chamber with student …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/star-vintage-sailing-world-champion-mohammed-asif
Shifting focus: WMU film grad Aidan Ralko captures success through Experience-Driven Learning
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… in film, video and media studies and a resume packed with awards, internships, professional work and global experience … still have a 20-minute movie I made for ‘Toy Story 4’ that was basically the script from ‘Toy Story 3’ with me moving … film, video and media students major Laney Roberts, on the set of his film “Pictures of Us.” (Photo courtesy: Ethan …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/graduate-success-film-video-media-studies-aidan-ralko
With move in complete, Western Heights residents will showcase new hall
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… by Anonymous (not verified) on Work on Western Heights was completed just before the beginning of the fall 2015 … who know it best—its first residents—during an open house set for 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 . The new residence hall … The houses on each floor include commons areas and centrally private bathrooms and showers with high-end …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27082
State of the University address, awards to highlight 2015 Convocation
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… State of the University address, awards to highlight 2015 Convocation Submitted by Anonymous … President Dunn speaks at the 2014 Convocation. The event is set for 2 p.m. in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. It will … State of the University address as well as a series of awards honoring faculty and staff achievements and service. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27252
Great Works Dance Project celebrates 20th anniversary
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… Amanda McKerrow and John Gardner of American Ballet Theatre was choreographed in 1936 for London's Ballet Rambert. WMU … which explores a bittersweet romance. The Gettin' by award-winning choreographer Kyle Abraham, artistic director … Presenting choreography that features ballet, jazz and modern dance styles, this program highlights innovative …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35212
Oh, what a feline: Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor
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… Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor Submitted by Erin Flynn on Michael … of "Cats" enabled him to tap into his "American Ninja Warrior" skills. "Cats" is the sixth WMU Theatre production …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/michael-vasilevich-wmu-theatre-cats-american-ninja-warrior
Varied elements of identity come together in alum's art exhibit
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… Services second floor art gallery, where a reception is set for 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 26. The reception is … addition to my familiar urban landscape paintings." Siegel was born in Grand Rapids and over her life has divided her … Friday and Saturday. For more information , contact Gay Walker at gay.walker@wmich.edu or (269) 387- 3839. For more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22547