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Liberty Kostrzewa

First-Year Faces

… Liberty Kostrzewa KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Behind the vaccines that protect people from the world’s deadliest diseases stand epidemiologists. They spend years studying … a vaccine that always worked or a new vaccine to help something or someone, it’d just be amazing,” says Liberty …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/liberty-kostrzewa

Operation Hat Trick scholarship supports veteran's journey at Western

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… Powers (center) is congratulated by, from left to right, Merze Tate College Associate Dean Dr. Deveta Gardner, President Edward Montgomery, WMU military advocate Kenneth Franks and Athletics Director Dan Bartholomae. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Continuing its …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/liz-powers-wins-2024-operation-hat-trick-scholarship

Chemistry associate professor to receive Emerging Scholar Award

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… Chemistry associate professor to receive Emerging Scholar Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on Mezei … of research problems has led to significant advancements in scientific knowledge as well as to practical applications in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43085

WMU Public Safety expands alert and advisory notification options

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Department of Public Safety has expanded its options for people … emergencies. Extreme or severe weather (e.g., tornado warnings). School closure notifications. Messages required … Messages sent as advisory notifications include: Near-campus emergencies (as WMU DPS is made aware of them, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/10/49624

WMU launches Native American elders-in-residence program

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… WMU launches Native American elders-in-residence program Submitted by Erin Flynn … at Western Michigan University. The University received a nearly $1 5,000 award from the Native American Heritage Fund (NAHF) to launch …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/native-american-affairs-council-launches-elders-residence-program

Making his Mark – Matthew Pruitt’s March into Aviation Management

College of Aviation

… Making his Mark – Matthew Pruitt’s March into Aviation Management Submitted by Tom Thinnes on A family friend's gift of … sparked a love of being in the clouds and pointed the Indianapolis junior toward seeking his pilot's license.  But a medical issue …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/08/pruitt

Unlimited Expectations: Jordan Unter’s March into Aviation Management and Operations

College of Aviation

… Expectations: Jordan Unter’s March into Aviation Management and Operations Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Aviation is … listening to his great-grandfather spin yarns about World War II.  Request WMU College of Aviation Information And he … Sun" planes 12 days after Dec. 7, 1941. The P-40s were credited with destroying almost 300 Japanese planes, including …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/12/unter

Van Buren hosts WMU to celebrate launch of Grow Your Own partnership

College of Education and Human Development

… dean of WMU's College of Education and Human Development Dr. Suzan Piazza, interim chair of the Department of Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies Drs. Laura Tiechert, Selena Protacio and Virginia David … Certification. "Van Buren Intermediate School District was incredibly prepared and had done a lot to recruit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72044

University Jazz Orchestra

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… University Jazz Orchestra Scott Cowan , Director Western Michigan University's award-winning Jazz Orchestra is directed by Scott Cowan. This 18-member ensemble has received international acclaim for its …

https://wmich.edu/music/university-jazz-orchestra

WMU closes all campuses, cancels classes for second day due to ice storm

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… classes for second day due to ice storm Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential … WMU Department of Public Safety advised anyone on or near campus to limit their travel. For those who must go out, the department urges taking extreme caution walking under trees due to the heavy limbs and branches that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70876