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WMU professor among researchers to identify rising landslide risk in Southern California

College of Arts and Sciences

… according to new research in Nature Climate Change . Heavy rainfall from the remnants of Hurricane Hilary in 2023 … and could increase substantially in the future under a warming climate,” says study co-author Dr. Laiyin Zhu , … rainfall caused closed roads, flash floods carried away cars, and landslides caked homes in mud, costing more …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/06/laiyin-zhu-hurricane-rainfall-landslide-risk-increasing-climate-change

Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf

College of Aviation

… University College of Aviation with a degree in what was then known as flight technology:   On "9-11" he was in the Pentagon when the hijacked airliner slammed into … overseas deployments to Japan, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar.  More often than not, he was in command of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf

The Aviation Advantage: Ed Florek Flourishes in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… Lake Michigan in what is referred to as "Chicagoland," he was the youngster who took apart the mechanical alarm clock … of just under 40,000 in neighboring Hammond, Ind., was the century-old Bishop Noll Institute , the private … countries.    "At AAR," Florek says, "I have learned about heavy-maintenance checks and the detail that goes into heavy …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/09/florek

Jason Anthony’s Allstate Avionics Aviation Ascension

College of Aviation

… of where he would polish his employment credentials. But it wasn't an exact route to Battle Creek's W. K. Kellogg … his dad who retired from military service an an operator of heavy equipment.  While Anthony initially had his mind set … to challenge me in the classroom and convey the course material in a way that allowed me to imagine myself in a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/06/anthony

WMU closes early Jan. 27 because of severe weather

News

… to a virtual format or be canceled. Campus services Waldo Library and Zhang Legacy Collections Center will close … University closings since 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, … 2022, Dec. 22—Impending severe winter weather and blizzard warning cause the University to close early on the final day …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/early-release-january-27-2026

In Print, summer 2026

W Magazine

… respond to changing legal guidance following the decision. Award-winning author’s new collection explores the life of … Caucus of the American Library Association’s Best Poetry Award —in May 2025 with RIZE Press. The poetry collection … specialist’s textbook tackles child development in a screen-heavy world Holohan Melinda Holohan , faculty specialist II …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/print-summer-2026

Broncos Lead interns build career skills while helping build community in Kalamazoo neighborhood

News

… neighborhood.   “I love flowers, and even with all the heavy lifting, knowing that we were bringing it to people to … addition to June Blooms, the interns were involved in the Washington Avenue Arts and Culture Crawl, night markets at … and the annual picnic and bike parade, which Podolski was able to take the lead on.    “It was fun to figure out …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/08/broncos-lead-internship-edison-neighborhood-association-summer-2026

WMU closes campuses Jan. 22 for severe weather

News

… Updates will be posted on the Dining Services website . Waldo Library and Zhang Legacy Collections Center are closed … University closings since 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, … 2022, Dec. 22—Impending severe winter weather and blizzard warning cause the University to close early on the final day …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/closure-january-22-2026

WMU closes campuses Jan. 20 for severe weather

News

… The Sindecuse Health Center will be closed Tuesday . Waldo Library and Zhang Legacy Collections Center will be … University closings since 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, … 2022, Dec. 22—Impending severe winter weather and blizzard warning cause the University to close early on the final day …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/closure-january-20-2026

Severe wintry weather closes WMU campuses for third day, Jan. 23

News

… . Students who need transportation can call (269) 337-8222. Waldo Library and Zhang Legacy Collections Center will be … University closings since 1999 1999, Jan. 4-5—Heavy snowfall delayed the start of spring semester. 2000, … 2022, Dec. 22—Impending severe winter weather and blizzard warning cause the University to close early on the final day …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/closure-january-23-2026