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WMU Cybersecurity Summit highlights student leadership and growing interest in tech careers

By C. M. Cullen | Oct 20, 2025

Hundreds of students, educators, and professionals in cybersecurity and information technology gathered at Western Michigan University (WMU) for the annual Cybersecurity Summit on October 9.

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Michigan: Kalamazoo County's football teams budget increases 8.1% in 2024

By A. L. Campos | Oct 17, 2025

Kalamazoo County's three colleges spent $9,834,705 on their football teams in 2024, an 8.1%% increase over the previous year.

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Ethnic disparities found after Schoolcraft Community Schools SAT results released in 2023-24 school year

By M. S. Evans | Oct 17, 2025

White students' college readiness improved in Schoolcraft Community Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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Percentage of multiracial students ready for college falls in Kalamazoo Public Schools in 2023-24 school year compared to previous school year

By M. S. Evans | Oct 16, 2025

Multiracial students' college readiness declined in Kalamazoo Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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Western Michigan University launches online resource hub for graduate student support

By C. M. Cullen | Oct 16, 2025

Western Michigan University (WMU) has launched a new online platform designed to support its graduate students throughout their academic journey.

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Western Michigan University launches annual United Way campaign for community support

By J. E. Mclain | Oct 16, 2025

Western Michigan University (WMU) has launched its 2025 United Way campaign, continuing its annual tradition of supporting local communities.

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Economically disadvantaged students from Gull Lake Community Schools had better performance on 2023-24 SAT than previous school year

By M. S. Evans | Oct 15, 2025

Economically disadvantaged students' college readiness improved in Gull Lake Community Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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Gull Lake Community Schools Education: Hispanic students recorded higher performance in 2023-24 SAT than previous school year

By M. S. Evans | Oct 14, 2025

Hispanic students' college readiness improved in Gull Lake Community Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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Ethnic disparities found after Portage Public Schools SAT results released in 2023-24 school year

By M. S. Evans | Oct 13, 2025

Asian students' college readiness improved in Portage Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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Black students from Portage Public Schools had worse performance on 2023-24 SAT than previous school year

By M. S. Evans | Oct 12, 2025

Black students' college readiness declined in Portage Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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College readiness in Kalamazoo Public Schools differed among races in school in 2023-24 school year

By M. S. Evans | Oct 11, 2025

White students' college readiness declined in Kalamazoo Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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Portage Public Schools SAT Performance: How many Hispanic students set for college in 2023-24 school year?

By M. S. Evans | Oct 10, 2025

Hispanic students' college readiness improved in Portage Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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Western Michigan University and local agencies to hold active shooter drill in Knauss Hall

By D. W. Person | Oct 10, 2025

Western Michigan University’s Department of Public Safety will partner with Kalamazoo-area law enforcement and fire departments for a multi-day active shooter response training exercise from October 15 to 17.

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Western Michigan University and Kellogg Community College sign new transfer honors agreement

By D. W. Person | Oct 10, 2025

Representatives from Western Michigan University (WMU) and Kellogg Community College (KCC) have signed a new agreement aimed at supporting honors students transferring between the two institutions.

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Kalamazoo Times Publication Area Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Employers: 5 H-2A approvals in 2024

By J. L. Nelson | Oct 9, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry an employer in the Kalamazoo Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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College readiness in Portage Public Schools differed among races in school in 2023-24 school year

By M. S. Evans | Oct 9, 2025

White students' college readiness improved in Portage Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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Kalamazoo Public Schools SAT Performance: How many Hispanic students set for college in 2023-24 school year?

By M. S. Evans | Oct 8, 2025

Hispanic students' college readiness declined in Kalamazoo Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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H-2A approvals for Kalamazoo Times publication area's Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers during 2024

By J. L. Nelson | Oct 8, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers in the Kalamazoo Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Percentage of multiracial students ready for college falls in Portage Public Schools in 2023-24 school year compared to previous school year

By M. S. Evans | Oct 7, 2025

Multiracial students' college readiness declined in Portage Public Schools during the 2023-24 school year, compared to previous school year.

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Western Michigan University student Jack Austin advances on NBC's 'The Voice

By D. W. Person | Oct 7, 2025

Jack Austin, a senior at Western Michigan University, appeared on the season 28 premiere of NBC’s “The Voice,” impressing judges with his rendition of Niall Horan’s song “This Town.” Austin, a music theatre performance student, received positive...