Professor's vehicle runs on wind energy
WMU Professor John Patten may have the first Toyota Prius converted to a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. A $10,000 grant from WMU and the state allowed him to retrofit the car with a battery system allowing it to run on electric power for 30 to 40 miles before returning to hybrid mode. More
Students take top honors in theatre contest
Graduate students Christine Iaderosa, Kris Peterson and Karen Wuhl were among the top winners in the Region III competition of the Kennedy Center's American College Theatre Festival. More
WMU news posts top stories of 2008
With the turn of the New Year we often take the time to reflect on the year that has passed. Click here for top WMU news stories of 2008.
Supply Management students honored
Three integrated supply management students were honored at the ninth annual ISM Services Conference. Seniors Alison Brubaker of Rochester Hills, Mich.; Kevin Little of Kalamazoo; and David Ursing of Taylor, Mich., were named 2008 ISM Services Group Scholarship winners. More
Upcoming alumni events
Events being planned
| Feb. 2009 |
Troy, MI - Young Alumni Gathering |
| Feb. 2009 |
Downtown Chicago, IL - Young Alumni Gathering |
| Feb. 2009 |
Kalamazoo, MI - WMU Book Club |
| Mar. 2009 |
Kalamazoo, MI - WMU Book Club |
| May 27 |
Lansing, MI - WMU Day at the Capitol |
Keep an eye on the Association's Web site for additional event details.
Celebrated WMU track and field coach dies
 John "Jack" F. Shaw, celebrated Western Michigan University track and field coach for 32 years, died Friday, Jan. 9 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. "Jack was always dedicated to the University and the success of WMU student athletes...He was truly a championship coach," says WMU Athletic Director Kathy Beauregard. More
WMU Athletic Hall of Fame seeks nominations
The Western Michigan University Hall of Fame Committee is accepting nominations for the 2009 WMU Athletic Hall of Fame through May 1, 2009. If you are interested in nominating someone, click here. |
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Young Alumni Spotlight
 Kenny Leonard graduated from Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business in 2003 with a BBA and a concentration in management. He is the Vice President for United Structured Finance Company. More
Legacy Scholarship info.
WMU Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship Award Applications for the WMUAA Legacy Award Scholarship are due by Feb. 25, 2009 and can be submitted by clicking here.
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