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Global Engagement Program honors student achievement and community support

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… that cultural competency and being a global citizen is valuable to our students,” said Dr. Rosemary Max , associate vice president of the Haenicke Institute for Global Education, in her … and reassuring.”   Students were encouraged to think of global engagement as a mindset that extends into all …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/04/gep-awards-2026

Global community of medieval scholars converges on WMU for annual international congress

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… Global community of medieval scholars converges on WMU for annual … Thursday through Saturday, May 14-16 , for the 61st meeting of the International Congress on Medieval Studies . Congress … these locations, participants will engage in a wide range of scholarly offerings : paper and poster sessions, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/annual-international-medieval-congress-2026-preview

WMU jazz program again earns national honors from DownBeat magazine

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… year, soloists and ensembles representing WMU really showed off the program’s versatility. “Winning eight awards is a true testament to the caliber of our student musicians,” says Dr. Andrew Rathbun , head of jazz studies in the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music. “Our program continues to thrive, and we …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/jazz-program-2026-downbeat-national-awards

Oh, what a feline: Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor

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… Oh, what a feline: Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja … stars as narrator Munkustrap in WMU Theatre's production of "Cats." Vasilevich says the physicality of "Cats" enabled … says Vasilevich, who was attending a performing arts high school at the time.    While the experience was fun, after …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/michael-vasilevich-wmu-theatre-cats-american-ninja-warrior

Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors

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… from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors Submitted by Erin Flynn on Drs. … and Derrick McIver accept their award for Newsmakers of the Year from Mickey Ciokajlo, executive editor of … from CEOs along the way.   “I want Western to be the school of choice for students in Michigan and the Great …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/crains-newsmakers-2025-russ-kavalhuna-doug-lepisto-derrick-mciver

From Airport Intern to Airport Operations – Karlee Erickson’s Manages Aviation Opportunities

College of Aviation

… Kentucky Airport (CVG) Alumni Update: Since the writing of this article, Karlee has elevated her career, becoming … says the member of the 2020 senior class at Roscommon High School, she had trouble finding an internship at an airport … that was never lost on me and, as a senior in high school, I knew I wanted a career in aviation," she says.  "I …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/10/erickson

Altitude Adjustment: How Life’s Turbulence Made This Delta Captain Soar

College of Aviation

… hurdles and challenges that come your way, never lose sight of your goals and objectives.   John Geeting, a 2001 … near the Ohio border and was a member of the Addison High School senior class of 1997.  "The University of Michigan … lucky to choose WMU for college.  If I had chosen another school, I don't think I would be where I am today."   …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/05/geeting

Good for the community. Good for business.

Haworth College of Business

… courses end with an exam. This one ended with 41 teams of Western Michigan University students standing in front of … following a final project presentation. At Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo , Kelly Leversee , volunteer services … a driver education program for Kalamazoo Public Schools students.  At the end of spring semester, students …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/06/service-learning-spring-2026-0

Earth Day marks grand opening of new, dedicated space for WMU’s IDEAS Collaboratory

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… Earth Day marks grand opening of new, dedicated space for WMU’s IDEAS Collaboratory … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An interactive student art exhibition will officially mark the opening of a new space for collaborative work on Western Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/earth-day-2026-grand-opening-ideas-collaboratory

WMU aviation instructor, student win statewide awards

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… by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Michigan Department of Transportation has recognized a Western Michigan … the state’s aviation community. Stephanie Ward , instructor of airport operations, is 2025 Aviation Educator of the … College of Aviation—recognized among the six best flight schools in the world by Study International—offers the only …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mdot-aviation-educator-student-awards-2025