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Governor reappoints trustees Burris, Liggins to the WMU board

News

…  has reappointed two Western Michigan University Board of Trustees members to new eight-year terms. Trustees Kelly … a Juris Doctorate from St. Louis University; a Master of Science in materials science and engineering from Washington University; and a Bachelor of Science in aeronautical engineering from Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/governor-reappoints-burris-liggins-new-terms-through-2032

WMU professor elected senator of Phi Beta Kappa

College of Arts and Sciences

… WMU professor elected senator of Phi Beta Kappa Submitted by Sara Dillon on KALAMAZOO, … role in advocating for the value of the liberal arts and sciences in post-secondary education.” Pastrana-Pérez also …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/12/pastrano-perez-ppksenate

WMU to offer state's second grad program in aerospace engineering

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… WMU to offer state's second grad program in aerospace engineering … (not verified) on WMU's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In response to a growing work … the master's program in aerospace engineering, WMU offers bachelor's degrees in both mechanical and aerospace …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16677

Student Spotlight: Jose Ortiz-Martinez – From Soccer Fields to Cybersecurity

Information Technology

… and how to talk to them correctly. It’s helped me grow professionally and personally. — Jose Ortiz-Martinez, … legacy that spans continents, Jose brings a unique blend of determination, humility, and ambition to both his … a strong program in cybersecurity . Originally a computer science major, Jose pivoted to cybersecurity after …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/06/jose-ortiz-martinez-it-student-highlight

Earning a CPA license before graduation: A valuable asset

Haworth College of Business

… CPA preparation courses through WMU Haworth’s Master of Science in Accountancy program, I found the process of getting ready for the CPA exam quite daunting,” says …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/cpa-exam-preparation

Alumni spotlight: Phindi’s journey through WMU’s IHS Ph.D. program

College of Health and Human Services

… a program flexible enough to support her role as a parent of two young children. She found that balance at Western Michigan University in the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences (IHS) Ph.D. program .   Throughout her coursework, Phindi discovered the value of working across disciplines. Training in both quantitative …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/12/phindi

Spring virtual book clubs examine ethical questions

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… Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What are the responsibilities of political parties and citizens in making democracy work? Who profits from political violence? Should medical care be … on Tuesdays, March 2, 16 and 30 . In this dystopian medical science fiction/police procedural/murder mystery, a pandemic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62657

Young honors college team finishes national contest among top 10

News

… among the top 10 nationally in the American Computer Science League Invitational All-Star Contest, held May 26 in … league's 2011-12 international competition as participants of the Academically Talented Youth Program in the … Team members included Baxter Banghart and Joshua Gibson of Mattawan, Mich.; Subhodh Kotekal, Michael Orwin and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1294

Rutgers vice president to take research reins at WMU

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… Western Michigan University has named Dr. Terri Goss Kinzy of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, as WMU's new … senior associate dean of its Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Research. In her role as chief research … Kinzy has long-term Midwestern ties, having earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Akron and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44262

University Libraries awards three scholarships to student employees

University Libraries

… at Western. Braedon Gatz Braedon Gatz is pursuing a bachelor’s in physical and health education and works at the … student from Uzbekistan pursuing a bachelor’s in computer science. Kholmatov works at Waldo Library ’s service desk, where he has gained experience working in an office setting and effectively communicating with …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/04/student-scholarships