History of Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo is the largest city in the southwest region of the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the United States 2000 Census|2000 census, the city had a total population of 77,145. It is the county seat of Kalamazoo County, Michigan|Kalamazoo County.
Kalamazoo is home to Western Michigan University, a nationally recognized research institution that has benefited from the local presence of Pfizer, Eaton Corporation and Stryker Corporation. This has enabled the school to offer strong programs in both its College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Haworth College of Business.
The city is also home to Kalamazoo College (often referred to as "K College"), a prestigious liberal arts school located adjacent to WMU's campus.
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