Search results

Light Center for Chinese Studies funds a documentary, a biography and a multimedia online language studies platform in 2025

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Institute for Global Education announces new recipients of the 2025 Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies … Sophie Tang , assistant professor of violin at the Gilmore School of Music; Dr. Victor Cunrui Xion , professor in the … Sophie Tang, assistant professor of Violin at the Gilmore School of Music at WMU. Tang plans to produce a 30-minute …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/12/grant-awards

Brad Coffman: From Private to Professional Pilot in Four Years

College of Aviation

… Brad Coffman: From Private to Professional Pilot in Four Years … help and determination, Coffman enrolled in a local flight school to earn his private pilot’s license while still in high school. He knew what he wanted and set his sights on the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/12/coffman

Friday Feature: Abimbola Ogundare

College of Aviation

… on Every other Friday, WMU Aviation is featuring one of our outstanding students. The students that get chosen to … impressed with the diversity at WMU. In addition to his schooling, Abimbola Ogundare is interested in art and … He also hopes to improve his artwork and go to graduate school. Contact: Published by Karli Henning on Fri, Jan 12, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/01/ogundare

WMU research team awarded National Science Foundation grant for AI readiness through cyber training

Haworth College of Business

… brings together expertise from both the Haworth College of Business and WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “The uniqueness of this … preventing a similar outcome in AI where stakes are arguably even higher, the research project will demonstrate how …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72863

Bilingual breakthrough: WMU double major completes high-impact special education internship in Costa Rica

College of Education and Human Development

… y Desarrollo).  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From the lush rain forests of the Manuel Antonio National Park, to navigating narrow aisles of the Heredia street markets, and an once in a lifetime … United States, James is excited to go back to elementary school classrooms as she continues participating in …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/05/dhani-james-special-education-study-abroad-costa-rica

Western Michigan University partners with Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services to expand opportunities for Nursing Students

College of Health and Human Services

… may receive tuition assistance each semester, for a maximum of $40,000, while completing their degrees and gaining … director and associate professor for the WMU Bronson School of Nursing. “The financial support allows students to focus on their studies while gaining valuable real-world experience that prepares them for success …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/04/pinerest0426

As “Goodison” as it Gets: Miranda’s Ascension into Aviation

College of Aviation

… really work. Well, not exactly.  For Goodison, a graduate of Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo, it wasn't that kind of experience while … could offer."  And, of course, there was the aviation school. Goodison soon hopes to replicate in college the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/09/mirandagoodison

WMU College of Aviation receives federal funding to expand workforce development

News

… WMU College of Aviation receives federal funding to expand workforce … development Submitted by Erin Flynn on WMU’s College of Aviation operates on the forefront of the industry with a fleet of the most advanced training …

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

Friday Feature: Matthew Bila

College of Aviation

… aviation management and operations. Matt is a member of Alpha Eta Rho at WMU and is currently an Aviation … the state when there was a nationally recognized aviation school only two hours away from his house. Matt also … the size of Western. “Even though it’s a division 1 school, I still recognize faces and everything is walking …

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

A future to smile about: Aviation grad on fast track to flight deck

News

… Path Program. Hartzell initially thought she might pursue dentistry before her uncle encouraged her to check out the … program at Western. Hartzell was involved in a number of activities at Western, including Alpha Eta Rho, Women in … shorten your time at a regional carrier and get you to one of those mainline, legacy carriers," says Hartzell. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73692