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$800K grant to explore atomic level purity for energy developments

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… level purity for energy developments Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Robert Makin KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Future … in energy-related areas, such as batteries, fuel cells, thermopower devices and splitting water into hydrogen and … University are poised to advance the field thanks to a nearly $800K U.S. Department of Energy grant awarded to Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/07/800k-doe-grant-makin

‘Their energy is very powerful’: Guest artist choreographs special performance for Western’s Winter Gala Dance Concert

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… and raw, unbridled emotion—the best performances keep the audience on their toes as much as the dancers. "I want the audience to be surprised. The music and movement together have a very nice build, and it's almost as if …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67175

Western is just right for this chemical engineer

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… is just right for this chemical engineer Submitted by Cindy Wagner on As an engineering intern at Nestle Gerber, Western chemical engineering student Emily Principe coordinated an industrial trial for a new food product and … plant data, among other duties. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Every time I leave the Parkview campus, I see the giant billboard on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67916

Western opens door to life-changing experiences for business law grad

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… aspirations. Roosien chose Western, in part, to join the Skydive Broncos. Roosien delivers a speech at St. Julian winery … of remote villages with tax preparation. Dr. Tim Palmer, right, became a mentor and friend to Roosien. Roosien … same person as before; I have new aspirations," he says. "I want to live a life of meaning." OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/05/75608

Eric Epplett's Enlightened Aviation Adventure

College of Aviation

… Aviation Adventure Submitted by Tom Thinnes on If you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your guy. He probably had a bit of that in him by the time he graduated from Spring Lake High School in 2008, kind … philosophies.  "Always be willing to try something new or different." That perspective hasn't changed since he joined …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/03/epplett

First Global Education Program cohort inspired to expand global learning opportunities for kids

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… by Erin Flynn on The first cohort of the Global Engagement Program studied abroad in Portugal over spring break in 2019. … because I love other cultures, I love to travel and I've always wanted to see the world. And Western's given me a great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68108

Following her father’s footsteps: Lily Zwanka’s breakthrough into food marketing

Haworth College of Business

… Following her father’s footsteps: Lily Zwanka’s breakthrough into food marketing Submitted by Amy … Lily Zwanka KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Starting her journey in her hometown of Albany, New York,  Lily Zwanka  chose her majors … things. Transferring from another university, Lily hopes to diversify her perspective on multiple aspects of the food …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69899

Night Ranger, Hoobastank headline Greek festival

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… Night Ranger and Hoobastank will be featured alongside traditional Greek fare at the 36th annual Kalamazoo Greek … 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Live entertainment will include San Francisco rock band Night Ranger, who … in multiple entertainment realms, including the Broadway musical "Rock of Ages" and hit videogame series "Rock …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/471

Human resource management student wins competitive scholarship

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… Human resource management student wins competitive scholarship Submitted by … have a bright future tomorrow. Harmon of Saline, Michigan, was selected for the scholarship based on her … 285,000 members in more than 165 countries. For nearly seven decades, the organization has been the leading …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56433

Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony Award

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… Broadway star, WMU alumna Marin Mazzie receives posthumous Tony … so inspirational to so many as well," says Jay Berkow , director of music theatre performance at WMU. Marin Mazzie … a 1982 graduate of WMU, was a theatrical force. A three-time Tony Award nominee, she broke onto the Broadway stage in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53728