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Professor's research on Mexican author comes full-circle

College of Arts and Sciences

… Professor's research on Mexican author comes full-circle Dr. Irma López Elena Hines … serving as a department chair, but she had no idea what she wanted to do. She considered new Mexican women writers, but … had read López’ book on Mexican women writers, and wanted to know how to get a copy. “I will send you one,” …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/lopez-mexico

Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign

News

… Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Western Michigan University is reaffirming its commitment to the community through its partnership with the … 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, UWSCMI’s efforts resulted in nearly $24 million in local and regional impact. Learn more …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/wmu-united-way-2024-launch

From Northside to North Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future

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… is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements and a time to recognize the important role Black … who’ve inspired change, pushed boundaries and paved the way for so many. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a little girl growing … with different entities in the community to give out nearly $30,000 in funding to local entrepreneurs. It also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66942

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Analytics

Business Information Systems

… 100% of recent business analytics graduates working full time in a job related to their degree , demonstrating the … AI-powered business environment. Apply now Quote I have always been interested in the process of how data is … real-world business engagements. Guided by the center's award-winning faculty researchers, students gain a …

https://wmich.edu/infosystems/academics/business-analytics

Hope in the darkness: WMU music therapy alum finds calling in hospice

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… on ANN ARBOR, Mich.—A guitar slung on her back, Kaitlin Ridgway isn't the typical professional you'd expect to see walking down the halls of a medical facility. But the work she does is life-changing for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55317

Theatre student gives back to hometown with youth summer program

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… Theatre student gives back to hometown with youth summer program Submitted by Erin Flynn on … Company , coaching 40 kids to learn a full-length Broadway production from scratch in just two weeks. "I'm doing … amazing and supportive and encouraging—everything that I want to be as a theatre educator as well." Full circle …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/jack-austin-youth-theatre-summer-program

Standout Student Earns Second Brewing Scholarship

College of Arts and Sciences

… Standout Student Earns Second Brewing Scholarship It was a trip to visit a brewery in Oregon that sparked an … brewing program with WMU. This past May, Maddelein was honored with an outstanding award provided by the … to the Granfeldt family, the Kalamazoo Beer Exchange and my mentor, Dr. Steve Bertman, for supporting me as I enter my …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/maddelein

WMU welcomes over 150 students and professionals across Great Lakes region for IISE conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… WMU welcomes over 150 students and professionals across Great Lakes … in February.   “The  goal  of this year’s conference was to help students discover new and emerging areas within … lead breakout sessions that showcased diverse career pathways in aerospace, entrepreneurship, technical sales, …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/iise-conference

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Planning, Design and Construction

… that guides future change to the physical campus environment. One can think of a plan in a series of layers: land … and phasing so that the college is equipped to act in the near-term while also planning for long range and … and decision-making in the process of creating this plan was robust over the 12-month planning timeline. Faculty, …

https://wmich.edu/facilities/pdc/master-plan-about

Arcadia Creek History

Environmental Health and Safety

… Arcadia Creek History In 1853 Arcadia Creek was called Arcadia Brook on a map made by surveyor Henry … Steam Brewery was in operation along Arcadia Creek near a pond located where Waldo Stadium is now. The creek … arm appeared to pass through a factory before the arms met again and crossed the railroad tracks. There were …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/services/environmental/water-resources/arcadia