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Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University continues its distinction of being named one of the nation's best institutions for … military veterans and their families." This year, 325 schools made the list, up nearly 5% over last year, … Times. “Rankings such as these help solidify WMU as a school of choice for military-connected students here in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73500

WMU’s College of Education and Human Development honored with 2025 Friend of FCS Award

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU’s College of Education and Human Development honored with 2025 Friend of FCS Award Submitted by Chris Hybels on WMU and the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) celebrate during …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/michigan-family-consumer-sciences-friend-award-partnership-fccla

Two more students earn prestigious Gilman scholarships

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… Western Michigan University students have won a total of $8,500 in scholarships to study foreign languages … a $4,000 Gilman Scholarship. A graduate of New Buffalo High School, he is a senior majoring in global and international … Gilman Scholarship. A graduate of Escanaba Area Public High School, she is a junior majoring in French and minoring in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4296

Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set

College of Aviation

… at SkyWest Airlines Nothing like flying the friendly skies of the WMU College of Aviation.   Recently, Tom Thinnes, the … of Aviation Information But these days, the Jackson High School alumnus (Class of 2015) holds the rank of captain and … university as opposed to an aviation-themed technical school,  Western provided him extra-curricular …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon

Doctoral candidate charts course for success in world-class sailing win

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… Gold Cup. “I feel deeply honored to have won against some of the best sailors on the planet,” Asif says. “It brings me great joy and a sense of responsibility to those who are still pursuing their own … campaign started, I had to make a choice: either graduate school or sailing. They’re equally competitive and highly …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/star-vintage-sailing-world-champion-mohammed-asif

WMU expert tells PBS audience University has resources to help vulnerable students transition to college

College of Education and Human Development

… Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The transition from high school to college can be difficult for any student. For … Dr. Wanda Hadley. Dr. Wanda Hadley Hadley, an associate professor of educational leadership in higher education, … are much more vulnerable when they transition from high school to college and then when they transition out of

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71595

Military friendly programs again put Western in the national spotlight

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Western's ROTC program is one of several programs on campus that have led to national and … the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) for the 2023-24 school year. “Our goal in the Office of Military and … like these, both local and national, help validate WMU as a school of choice for military-connected students as they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72479

Three students earn prestigious Gilman Scholarships

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… Western Michigan University students have won a total of $13,500 in scholarships to study foreign languages … a $3,500 Gilman Scholarship. A graduate of Bellevue High School, she is a junior majoring in social work and minoring … Gilman Scholarship. A graduate of Bangor (Mich.) High School, he is a senior majoring in global and international …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7672

Bronco Bash welcomes students with free food and music

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… are expected to participate in welcoming students to a new school year at the 2012 Bronco Bash, held from 3 to 7 p.m. … by giving out information and free merchandise to a crowd of around 25,000 students. "Bronco Bash plays a role in serving as one of the main opening events for the campus community," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1364

The philosophy of grief

College of Arts and Sciences

… The philosophy of grief Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … to be a philosopher; it always just seemed to be a part of her. Her mother recalls her asking “are there still … questions found their first real outlet in Atkins’ high school philosophy class, where both her teacher and the …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins