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Western Michigan University opens on-campus thrift store focused on sustainability

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 29, 2025

Western Michigan University has launched a new on-campus thrift store called the Sustainable Housing Equipment (S.H.E.) Shed, aimed at supporting both sustainability and affordability for students.

Western Michigan University alum Steve Neal scouts talent for Detroit Lions

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 27, 2025

Steve Neal, a Western Michigan University (WMU) alumnus and former Bronco football player, is contributing to the Detroit Lions' efforts as their Midwest area scout.

Western Michigan University prepares for annual Bronco Bash celebration

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 21, 2025

More than 400 vendors, including student organizations, university departments, businesses, and nonprofits, are set to participate in Bronco Bash 2025 at Western Michigan University.

Western Michigan University starts elders-in-residence program connecting students with Indigenous leaders

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 19, 2025

Western Michigan University has started a new elders-in-residence program called “Sharing Wisdom Across Generations” with the support of nearly $15,000 from the Native American Heritage Fund (NAHF).

Western Michigan University trustees to vote on new two-year AFSCME contract

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 12, 2025

The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is set to hold a special virtual meeting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, to consider approval of a new two-year contract with the university's chapter of the American Federation of State, County...

Western Michigan University students drive innovation through local engineering internships

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 12, 2025

Western Michigan University engineering students Dan Praise and Landon Sykes contributed to innovative projects during their summer internship at Moetion Technologies, an engineering firm in Grand Rapids.

FOIA request sent to Western Michigan University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 6, 2025

FOIA Request to Western Michigan University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

Western Michigan University prepares for student arrivals amid construction changes

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 5, 2025

Western Michigan University is preparing for the arrival of thousands of students as move-in and Fall Welcome 2025 approach.

Western receives $5.3M grant from state fund for biotech startup support

By Kalamazoo Times | Aug 2, 2025

Western Michigan University’s Biosciences Research and Commercialization Center (BRCC) has received a $5.3 million award from the Michigan Innovation Fund, as part of an initiative to support early-stage biotech startups and foster life science...

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How many white students were enrolled in Kalamazoo County schools in 2024-25 school year?

By Kalamazoo Times | Jul 29, 2025

In Kalamazoo County schools, 58.9% of students enrolled identified as white in the 2024-25 school year.

Western Michigan University announces road closures for new pedestrian project

By Kalamazoo Times | Jul 23, 2025

Two sections of roadway on the east side of Western Michigan University's Main Campus will be closed to vehicular traffic from July 28 through September 22.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 10.7% of Kalamazoo County's student body in 2024-25 school year

By Kalamazoo Times | Jul 23, 2025

In Kalamazoo County schools, 10.7% of students enrolled identified as multiracial in the 2024-25 school year.

173 American Indian students enrolled in Kalamazoo County schools in 2024-25 school year

By Kalamazoo Times | Jul 18, 2025

There were 173 American Indian students enrolled in Kalamazoo County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

WMU's 'Golden Girls' complete cross-country air race

By Kalamazoo Times | Jul 18, 2025

Western Michigan University's all-female pilot team, known as the "Golden Girls," successfully completed the 2025 Air Race Classic.

Kalamazoo Times publication area records 1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Finance and Insurance industry during 2024

By Kalamazoo Times | Jul 14, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Finance and Insurance employers across Kalamazoo Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Kalamazoo County Education: 2,850 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year

By Kalamazoo Times | Jul 13, 2025

There were 2,850 Hispanic students enrolled in Kalamazoo County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

Enrollment Analysis: Hawaiian students comprised 0.1% of Kalamazoo County's student body in 2024-25 school year

By Kalamazoo Times | Jul 8, 2025

There were 22 Hawaiian students enrolled in Kalamazoo County schools in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Construction industry across Kalamazoo Times publication area

By Kalamazoo Times | Jul 7, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Construction industry located across Kalamazoo Times publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

6,462 African American students enrolled in Kalamazoo County schools in 2024-25 school year

By Kalamazoo Times | Jul 3, 2025

In Kalamazoo County schools, 18.9% of students enrolled identified as African American in the 2024-25 school year.

Which Kalamazoo County school had largest enrollment in 2024-25 school year?

By Kalamazoo Times | Jul 1, 2025

Loy Norrix High School stood out with the largest student enrollment in Kalamazoo County, welcoming 1,785 students in the 2024-25 school year.

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