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Celebration, connection and campus changes welcome new and returning Broncos at fall welcome

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… by entering a Bronco Fix-It request . Facilities Management Service Center staff is available Monday through Friday, … assistance with emergency requests.   Visitors should be aware of ongoing construction projects both on and around … affect traffic patterns, and city infrastructure upgrades near campus could cause temporary detours. To avoid delays, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/broncos-return-fall-welcome-2025

Marketing grad finds avenue to follow passion for diabetes advocacy

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… lined up at Insulet, a company focused on diabetes management technology. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Taylor Ernst was six years old when doctors discovered she had type 1 diabetes. "I was diagnosed so young that I can barely remember what it …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75820

Breyana Wilson

First-Year Faces

… Breyana Wilson Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sometimes all it takes is … Michigan University freshman Breyana Wilson , that person was her Maple Street Magnet School for the Arts teacher and WMU alumna, Stephanie Hampton . “Every day walking in, she always has that rockstar energy—that’s what …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59317

Hanging Out in the Aviation House with Cody Miller-Holcomb

College of Aviation

… Cody Miller-Holcomb Submitted by Tom Thinnes on When it comes to a trivia contest about airplanes, either put Cody … aircraft.  I could sit at an airport lookout all day and watch the aircraft take off.  I can name them all." … of Western's home campus in Kalamazoo. "Growing up I always loved aviation and was amazed at all of the industry's …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/12/miller-holcomb

Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work

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… and grad assistant work Submitted by Erin Flynn on Navia Walker is seeing her academic journey come full circle as she prepares to take on a new role with … through Western's Centers for Counseling and Psychological Services , which offers no- and low-cost mental health …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75822

Capitol Steps to satirize presidential race in upcoming performance

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… Steps at Miller Auditorium Oct. 19 KALAMAZOO—Political comedians the Capitol Steps will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, … Me Fake It to the Right") and President Obama's class warfare ("If I Tax a Rich Man"). In addition, the Capitol … offer their own take on such trending topics as Secret Service indiscretions and the EU's money woes and what to do …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1968

High schoolers prepare for college through WMU business simulation course

Haworth College of Business

… At Van Buren Tech , students in the Applying Business Fundamentals course are building real-world skills while … challenge of keeping revenue above expenses.  “We wanted to provide the students the most realistic college … require a fair amount of effort, making it a great way to experience the expectations of a business class and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/van-buren-tech-dual-enrollment-wmu-haworth

Choosing a business minor helps aviation student’s career take flight

Haworth College of Business

… University student from Minneapolis, Minnesota. “At the time, I wasn’t sure what career path I wanted to take, but I knew … opportunity to fly to some incredible places. “We traveled nearly every weekend and flew over 22,000 miles in about two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75440

Dr. JoAnn Atkin: Coaching students to success for 24 years

Haworth College of Business

… teaching for 24 years at Western. Atkin will retire this summer. Before becoming an academic, Atkin was a skilled advertising and marketing executive. She first … Recognized for her talent in the classroom and in faculty service, Atkin stands out as one of the most supportive …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/joann-atkin-retirement

Future educator hones leadership skills, gives back with student organization 'Blankets for Bronson'

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU club and winner of the 2023 First Year Student Leader Award. In its first year, Darrah's club crafted 35 blankets … her club continues to make blankets for patients at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Darrah started Blankets for Bronson at … to volunteer, and my major is teaching me how to be of service to children." Darrah's leadership skills have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72253