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School of Music's Western Jazz Quartet rolls out new CD at concert

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… founder, bassist Tom Knific . About the album "Free Fall was released to capacity crowds at performances in New York … Felix Baumgartner's historic sky jump Oct. 14, 2012, which set records for height at 24 miles and free-fall speed at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18704

WMU students design phone app for Kalamazoo Blues Festival

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… with visitors to the upcoming Kalamazoo Blues Festival , set for Thursday through Saturday, July 10-12 , in downtown … sure won't give you the blues!" writes one reviewer. "Great way to find your way around the festival, get all the info about these …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17289

'Million Dollar Quartet' to make Kalamazoo premiere at Miller

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… will be at Miller Auditorium March 18-19. KALAMAZOO—Award-winning Broadway musical "Million Dollar Quartet" is coming to Western … online: millerauditorium.com "Million Dollar Quartet" is set on Dec. 4, 1956, when an auspicious twist of fate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14040

Autism art show on display, reception planned

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… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—An art exhibit that was created as part of an autism art project is on display … Feb. 28 at Western Michigan University, with a reception set for this week. The "All for One" exhibition is on … a College of Fine Arts Fellowship in 2013. The project was carried out through a collaboration between the Frostic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13205

From co-owner to consultant to volunteer, industrial engineering alumna’s career is dedicated to data-driven solutions

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by Kayla Lambert on Amber Johnson, B.S.E'18, at the Alumni Awards with Spire Award winner Margean Gladysz, B.S.E'75, the first woman to … to making small businesses run smoothly. Utilizing the skillset she learned at Western, Johnson is a time-saver and a …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/amber-johnson-industrial-engineer

Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication

W Magazine

… Hey, Siri—WMU leads the way in studying human-robot communication Submitted by Erin … Assistant turns off the lights you forgot to dim on the way out the door or raises the thermostat when the polar vortex sets in. Living with robots is no longer science fiction. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57097

HR student Victoria Loikits finds her passion in impacting others

Haworth College of Business

… helping companies realize that people are their greatest asset.  As she prepares to graduate in spring 2024, Loikits of … “WMU Haworth provided an outstanding education where I was able to explore a variety of majors before settling on … training and development intern at Stryker. There, she was responsible for identifying courses, experiences and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74911

Luke Thelen’s career looks 'pitcher' perfect

Haworth College of Business

… information to the public. My mom is an accountant and was a big inspiration for me when choosing a career field as I saw the impactful work she was doing. It’s also a goal for me to start my own business, … Readiness Series, mock interviews and career fairs set students up for success.”  Outside of his academic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74603

Alum over the moon after winning prize in NASA challenge

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… in NASA's Recycling in Space Challenge . The space agency wanted to find ways to transport and process trash in zero gravity. "Places … site for any future challenges that align with his skill set. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52875

The Lechota Legacy - Tom and Tim Take Off with Aviation

College of Aviation

… Hank provided one of his trademarked replies, saying he was simply carrying on the “family tradition.” WMU Alumni … and Western Michigan University. Originally, Tom Lechota was a “car guy.” Growing up in Flint, Mich., it was hard not … world for his impressionable son. Young Tom had his sights set higher: aviation! After eight agonizingly long years, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/04/lechota