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Bronco behind the big screen: Alumna uses makeup to tell stories in movies and TV

W Magazine

… and TV Submitted by Erin Flynn on Ellen Arden, BFA '13, has worked with a number of Hollywood actors over her career, … worked on some of the most prominent films and television shows of the last 15 years, from “Guardians of the Galaxy … excellent professors, interactive facilities and the freedom to experiment and explore, Arden’s art flourished, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75852

WMU's family engagement office marks 10 years of success

News

… year from derailment. She met Glaser, as many parents do, during orientation and, as other parents have said, … all unusual and absolutely fixable. But, from a state away, how to advise him on the best resources to tap at WMU to get … resources offered at the University and did the necessary work to improve his grades. "She made that one-on-one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44961

WMU, area law enforcement to conduct training exercise in Knauss Hall during fall break

News

… and support services, has 31 sworn police officers and works with local and regional law enforcement partners …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/public-safety-training-event

Med school hosts Rep. Upton’s 'all-star' panel of medical innovators

News

… Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Tuesday, Oct. 7, to discuss how the federal government could help them quicken the pace … Stryker, is housed in a building that was once part of the downtown Kalamazoo campuses of pharmaceutical companies, … to the life of that patient?" But he says that, "As we work to learn and bring that information so that it can …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19523

Academic achievement: Dean Lillian Smith’s collaborative research published in scholarly journal

College of Health and Human Services

… of Institutional Contexts and Student Outcomes", explores how institutional factors shape student success in community …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/08/dean-smith-published

WMU hosts Michigan high school students for programming competition

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… school computer programming contest Saturday, Nov. 15, showcasing the talents of the future generation of computer … contest is a great opportunity for high-school students to showcase their programming skills,” says Carr. “I can …   Sebastian Bagley   Hayden Helms   Aidan Liu   D1 Moggers (Ann Arbor Pioneer)   Michael Wu   James Hollingsworth …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/high-school-programming-contest

New career opportunities take flight in partnership between Western, SkyWest Airlines

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… in the industry and provide invaluable mentorship and networking opportunities while they're also completing their … for me that could lead to a career in something I love to do." The SkyWest Pilot Pathway Program is designed to help … an already awesome company! I am looking forward to seeing how this partnership will benefit current and future …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70478

Theoretical nuclear physicist to receive Emerging Scholar Award

News

… outstanding promise to achieve renown in their continuing work. DR. Elena Litvinova  Litvinova joined WMU's faculty in … and a visiting assistant professor at MSU. She received her doctoral degree with distinction from the Bogoliubov … are found at the heart of atoms.  "Understanding exactly how these nuclei are structured and predicting their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55331

Molecular biology lab uses classroom for real-world research

College of Arts and Sciences

… come to mind when you imagine a college biology course. However, this is not what happens in Dr. Todd Barkman 's … biology lab.  “I wanted to bring together the techniques of doing science (in the classroom) and at the same time … student) has individual projects and plans, they’re all working to collect data that will work together,” says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68776

Sculpture artist Harumi Ori creates fiery-hued mural for new student center

WMU Student Center

… inspired by the poem "I am Here" by Japanese poet Michio Mado. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A striking, permanent mural adorning a … depictions of people moving through shared spaces.  Ori’s works possess an urban and modern feel, which the selection … that there is truth to be found in every moment no matter how ordinary it might appear. According to the artist, this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72374