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College of Health and Human Services celebrates grads with drive-through event

College of Health and Human Services

… University held virtual commencement ceremonies on May 1 in which more than 2,400 students officially graduated. … degrees in unprecedented circumstances, so we knew that we wanted to go a bit beyond the virtual ceremony.” Besides … a brief visit from Buster Bronco himself. The college had set up a small backdrop for photos, and the School of Social …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64186

Sustainable agriculture practices, access to food and healthful eating focus of fall lecture series

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Exploring the way people choose to eat and its impact on the environment, … is the focus of weekly seminars beginning Wednesday, Sept. 12 , on the campus of Western Michigan University. " Food … in Our Community," Lucy Dilley , executive director, Can-Do Kitchen, and Hether Frayer , owner, Fresh Food is Fun and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48802

Candidates for WMU admissions director to present on campus

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… The first candidate to present will be Alicia Kornowa , director of admissions for recruitment at the University of Cincinnati since 2013. Her public presentation is set for 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 8 , in 1910 Sangren …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46865

Title IX issues are focus of new WMU training modules, student survey

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… community when students and faculty return Monday, March 12, from spring recess. Some 6,000 randomly selected students are set to receive an email invitation from President Edward Montgomery to take an anonymous online survey designed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45689

Trustees to meet at WMU-Grand Rapids Beltline location

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Meeting in formal session Wednesday, March 14 , in Grand Rapids, the Western Michigan University Board … of a new policy governing how University policies are set and reviewed, and they will consider another … a report on WMU's new High Impact Leadership for School Renewal Project that is funded by a $12.5 million grant from the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45700

Out of this Earth: Margo Vriesinga Reaches for the Stars with Virgin Galactic

College of Aviation

… the words acted as a magnet, drawing the individuals towards the human quest to explore and colonize the space … very keen sense of detail. While examining the list of over 150 undergraduate majors offered at Western Michigan … take second! Looking towards the future, Vriesinga has set her focus on additional responsibilities and challenges. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/03/vriesinga

Aviation Management and Operations Alumnus Mitchell Carr Cruising in His Career

College of Aviation

… Cruising in His Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on "If you want to do something in life," says Carr, "go for it … saw all those buttons.  It was love at first sight."  That set the stage for envisioning a career path and was the … and has 3,000-plus employees serving flights to more than 100 United States destinations and another 30 to Caribbean, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/carr

Raiyan Wasi turns classroom knowledge into real-world impact

Haworth College of Business

… Raiyan Wasi turns classroom knowledge into real-world impact … Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Raiyan Wasi , an international student from Dhaka, Bangladesh, is … facilities, implementing secure network access policies and setting up servers with security best practices. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/computer-information-systems-raiyan-wasi-international-student

Joel Webley’s Words of Aviation Wisdom

College of Aviation

… and, instead, make yourself actively present in ways that enhance your student experience.  Join a student … Information 2004 WMU Aviation Flight Science Alumni, and 2021 WMU College of Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award … my first experience working in a non-profit capacity and it set the course for my future in community service."    Like …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/12/webley

WMU researchers get $12.5 million grant for school leadership renewal

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… WMU researchers get $12.5 million grant for school leadership renewal Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Reeves Shen … for teams of leaders in 75 schools that are implementing a set of new literacy essentials. Placing a trained team of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43228