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Flying Frisbees, Planes, and Fish: Scott Lands at Western Michigan University

College of Aviation

… Tom Thinnes on He is an "Ultimate Frisbee Guy."    He has a warm spot in his pilot's log for "Warbirds" -- Spitfires , Mustangs , Zeros , Hellcats , … His tune is "I am a lineman for the college" -- the line-service team for the WMU College of Aviation .  Fish working …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/fish

Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and Global Citizen. Each status comes with unique rewards, including scholarships for studying abroad. Nearly … that traveling in general is not as scary as I thought it was, and it gave me the confidence to study abroad for a … for Global Education's International Student and Scholar Services unit.  About The Haenicke Institute for Global …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/program-feature-global-studies

Metal fabrication company next up in entrepreneurship series

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The owner and president of Amhawk, a full-service metal fabrication company, will be featured in the … located in Hartford and provides competitive one-stop-shop services in a wide range of projects, from simple …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46054

Speaker discusses how families deal with incarceration of other members

News

… public. She will speak at 11 a.m. in 4010 Health and Human Services Building on WMU's East Campus and will follow with … with more than 16 years experience providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents and families. In 2016, she … book which tells the story of a young boy whose father was suddenly incarcerated. Since 2006, Cunningham has served …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45914

Talk discusses significance of Vietnam-era anti-war movement

News

… Talk discusses significance of Vietnam-era anti-war movement Submitted by Deanne Puca on Appy (Photo by Ian … Mich.—"Why We Don't Have a Peace Memorial: The Vietnam War and the Distorted Memory of Dissent" is the topic of a … and reflexive admiration for the military and military service, he says. Appy recently received the Chancellor's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45912

Global Engagement Program honors student achievement and community support

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… community impact and campus partnerships at an annual awards ceremony.   More than 160 students earned Global … receives her certificate at the Global Engagement Awards ceremony.  There are 10,000 active participants in the … Event Coordinator at International Student and Scholar Services;   John Minser, Global Studies in the Field course …

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

Earl Borr obituary

News

… of education and professional development, died Nov. 5 . He was 90. Borr moved to Portage, Michigan, in 1957 to join … as an assistant professor for the Campus School, which was later known as University High. He was teaching seventh … and Professional Development after almost 27 years of service to the University. Earl Borr During the latter part …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44160

Three faculty members named academic leadership fellows by MAC

News

… to academic success, research excellence and community service," says Todd Diacon , senior vice president for … of future leaders in higher education and is another way in which the MAC can provide value to its membership …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43138

Get a fresh start spring semester with events focused on building connections, well-being and racial equality

News

… compelling and important part of being on campus. We also want to give (students) a chance to connect with campus … that they may not have other opportunities to find or be aware of." Students can register for Virtual Bash on the … MLK Celebration webpage . King believed in a commitment to service, saying, "Life's most persistent and urgent question …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62676

Grants to WMU soar past $3.7 million mark in April, May

News

… May, bringing the year-to-date total for externally funded awards to more than $23.2 million , WMU trustees learned at their June 29 meeting. Grants for research again led the way, climbing to more than $1.8 million. Three new grants … by graduate student athletic trainers. Grants for public service rose to $841,243 led by a $242,000 award to Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40865