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Gifts to WMU during 2015-16 top $70 million, impact all parts of campus

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… to WMU during 2015-16 top $70 million, impact all parts of campus Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … Michigan University surpass $70 million, the WMU Board of Trustees learned at its Sept. 7 meeting. The year-end gift report to the board reflected a total of $70,302,260 in gifts, pledges and deferred commitments …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34739

An exemplar of excellence in education, Dr. James Springstead receives MAC's Outstanding Faculty for Student Success Award

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… An exemplar of excellence in education, Dr. James Springstead receives … (MAC) Academic Consortium selected Springstead, associate professor of chemical engineering, to represent Western … Steve Butt , dean of the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. "As a whole, our college offers hands-on learning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64282

Duncan Aviation gift establishes first endowed professorship in WMU College of Aviation

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… Duncan Aviation gift establishes first endowed professorship in WMU College of Aviation Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, … leadership pathway within the aviation technical operations bachelor’s degree program. An aviation technical leadership …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/duncan-aviation-gift-endowed-professorship-college-aviation

University sums up third year of 2012-15 strategic plan, begins update for 2015-20

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… University sums up third year of 2012-15 strategic plan, begins update for 2015-20 … by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—On the eve of transitioning to an updated five-year strategic plan, … report detailing outcomes achieved during the third year of its initial three-year plan. The report, "Strategic Plan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26987

Building Her Future, One Aircraft at a Time: The Journey of WMU’s Natalie Smeltzer

College of Aviation

… Building Her Future, One Aircraft at a Time: The Journey of WMU’s Natalie Smeltzer Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … Natalie Smeltzer can give chapter-and-verse to the value of networking and taking advantage of opportunities during one's college years.   Attending the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/smeltzer

Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week

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… Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week … research and developing into the next generation of leaders, they also help keep institutions running through … Western Michigan University is celebrating the impact of its own student employees during S tudent Employee …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/western-celebrates-student-employee-appreciation-week-2026

Why are store shelves out of products like toilet paper? WMU expert says it comes down to continuing to improve supply chain

Haworth College of Business

… Why are store shelves out of products like toilet paper? WMU expert says it comes down … by Anonymous (not verified) on Tom Kelly, instructor of integrated supply management KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Spending time at home versus school or the office during the COVID-19 pandemic means Americans are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59026

Maintaining a balance of quality and access, WMU sets tuition, room and meal rates for 2025-26

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… Maintaining a balance of quality and access, WMU sets tuition, room and meal rates … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees set tuition, required fees, and room and meal … only), the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the College of Fine Arts. This adjustment, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-sets-2025-26-tuition-costs

WMU business college receives largest philanthropic gift in its history

Haworth College of Business

… enhanced opportunities for student career readiness and professional communication. President Kavalhuna speaks with Dan Grady, co-trustee of The Stan Lucas Trust. President Kavalhuna thanks Dan Grady for his story, connection and direction of the transformational gift.  Dan Grady addresses the crowd …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/largest-gift-haworth-college-business-lucas-trust

WMU College of Aviation receives federal funding to expand workforce development

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… WMU College of Aviation receives federal funding to expand workforce … which WMU i s exploring expanding into a full-blown Bachelor of Science program.   “Michigan has a large aviation economy, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/aviation-funding-workforce-development-gary-peters