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… Youth and community development student prepares juveniles for success after detention Submitted by Chris Hybels on … works closely with office staff to coordinate schedules for youth. Soko gives a tour of the gymnasium where she … University's Donna Soko   is helping prepare juveniles for life after their release from the Berrien County …

… Mallinson Institute for Science Education celebrates 20 years of global … Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For two decades, the Mallinson Institute for Science Education at Western Michigan University has …

… Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus Submitted by Tom Thinnes on [caption … be stuck in its ways," he says.  "It can take a lot of effort to get leadership to think outside the box and not … Helping make his Western decision was an experience right before his sophomore year at Spring Lake High.  "At a summer …

… Update: Precautionary boil water advisory lifted for Read Fieldhouse Submitted by Erin Flynn on Update: The precautionary boil water advisory issued for Read Fieldhouse has been lifted. The city of Kalamazoo … 22, at 10:45 a.m. Those in the fieldhouse can now use water for consumption as well as all other purposes. …

… WMU Board of Trustees approves investment in new fleet for College of Aviation Submitted by Erin Flynn on Western's … the college's training capabilities at a time when demand for pilots is skyrocketing and replacing its aging fleet … cost of the new fleet to be much less, as it will use the sale of its current fleet of 28 planes to help defray the …

… Bronco footballer scores accolades for impact off the field Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jon … college football's premier community service award. Named for Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Danny Wuerffel , it's … encouraging him and his teammates to use their influence for good. "They really push us to give back and also take …

… Student startup connects small businesses to Gen Z for events, food and shopping Submitted by Chris Hybels on Gabriella Ford and Hailey Gordon. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Frustrated by the … Kalamazoo, Western Michigan University students  Gabriella Ford and  Hailey Gordon founded Shindigz . Described as a …

… Greenhouse staff pushes past glass ceiling for Alice the Agave plant Submitted by Anonymous (not … americana plant commands attention as she readies herself for her grand finale. Standing proudly at an impressive … is, until she began to bloom.  “It’s not rare for it to flower where it’s native,” says Jackson. “But at …

… Top teacher award recognizes WMU alumna's passion for literacy Submitted by Erin Flynn on Stephanie Hampton, … says Hampton, who grew up wanting to be a veterinarian before discovering her love of literature as a teenager. "It … just clicked with this general English class. They struggled with reading and writing, and I identified with that." …

… Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Imagine going to a theater performance but not being able to see why people are laughing … started looking into audio description services at the suggestion of an audience member. "We had a patron who …