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Alumnus turned top Seattle tech CEO tackles health care arena

W Magazine

… for nurturing his lofty ambitions. “When I arrived at Western, I decided it was time for me to start my life … where somebody can close or open a door,” Singh says. “You look back and you remember the people who do these things. … in so often, especially not for some random kid who came in looking like a college dropout,” he continues. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75128

Modeling justice and equity featured on the design summer camp drawing board

W Magazine

… at the same drafting tables used by students in Western’s interior design and architecture program helped 24 … to design buildings for low-income families and people who look like me,” says Babineaux, of Byce & Associates. “That … of Architects (AIA) Southwest Michigan , including Western faculty specialists Dustin Altschul and Kim Buchholz …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72541

In Tempo, fall 2024

W Magazine

… producer and artist, after classical training at Western. He’s also continued to keep musical roots in the … than 2,000 of their works featuring the horn. She joined Western’s faculty in 2003 and teaches horn, classical music improvisation and is a member of the Western Brass Quintet and Western Wind Quintet. Her first …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-tempo

WMU researchers present findings at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… (IEPC). Five graduate and three undergraduate students from Western Michigan University’s aerospace engineering program … in evolving fields such as aerospace engineering. “I am looking forward to advancing the space field and seeing how …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/wmu-researchers-present-findings-international-conference

From Airport Intern to Airport Operations – Karlee Erickson’s Manages Aviation Opportunities

College of Aviation

… of Aviation's roster of summer camps that lured Erickson to Western's Kalamazoo campus and the COA's headquarters in … "During summer camp," she recalls, "I told Tom that I was looking into different aviation programs around the country … would be the best fit for me.  His fantastic advice was to look into different aspects of student life at each place …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/10/erickson

From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

… years of hard work.” Kalamazoo kid Growing up in Kalamazoo, Western was always Conner’s top choice.  “Western was right in my backyard growing up. Being ingrained … Conner, now in his 10th year with the Grand Rapids Gold, looks toward the future with great optimism. In 2023, the …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold

Moral Courage student mentorship program announced at April Kick-Off event

We Talk

… in kicking off the Moral Courage partnership in Kalamazoo! Western Michigan University, the Kalamazoo Promise, WMU …

https://wmich.edu/wetalk/news/2026/03/moral-courage-april-kick-off

Miller Auditorium hosts 'Piano Guys,' 'Jersey Boys,' 'Riverdance'

News

… 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5 "Piano Battle: Andreas Kern vs. Paul Cibis," 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7 "Riverdance New …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53679

Students empowered to erase stigma, embrace self care during Mental Health Week

News

… Mich.—Be kind to your mind. That's the message for the Western Michigan University campus community as the Western … college experience. It's really helped frame what belonging looks like for me on campus. I feel important when I walk … gets to say we are offering the chance for our students to look within and figure out where their purpose lies, who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74732

Crypto-mining student business honored with $10,000 award

Haworth College of Business

… Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University student entrepreneur Payton … $10,000. The award recognizes students in Starting Gate, Western Michigan University’s business accelerator, and … who not only establish viable businesses but who look beyond themselves to motivate and move teams of people …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72045