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Western Express February 24, 2017

Western Express February 24, 2017


Western Michigan University news and alumni in the news for February 17 – 23, 2017. This week’s campus photo features the Chemistry Building, located roughly in the center of Wood Hall, Waldo Library, the Dalton Center, and Knauss Hall. An elevated covered bridge connects Wood Hall to the building, which was completed in 2007 to add space for science research and instructional space. To learn more about WMU’s Department of Chemistry, visit wmich.edu/chemistry


WMU News

WMU hailed as top producer of U.S. Fulbright Scholars. Read more.

Professor wins prestigious Japanese literary prize for poetry. Read more.

WMU expands program for business executives to learn new skills. Read more.


Bronco Athletics News

Track & Field Heads to the Indoor MAC Championship. Read more.

Bronco Hockey Jumps to No. 6. Read more.

Men’s and Women’s Soccer to Host Summer Youth Camp. Read more.


Alumni in the News

Dr. Joshua Merchant (Ph.D ’14, Educational Leadership) Named Buena Vista University President. Read more.

Idris Rashid (B.B.A. ’01, Computer Information Systems; M.A. ’02, Educational Leadership). New Chick-fil-A franchise owner is not new to Kalamazoo area. Read more.

Brenda Clark (B.B.A. ’83, Management). Grace UCC welcomes new pastor. Read more.

Jason Toth (B.M.’08, Music Performance: Instrumental): keeping Garfield Park Conservatory beautiful. Read more.