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Taking Off with Tom Deckard - An Aviation Life Fulfilled

College of Aviation

… a young high school student, his infatuation with aviation was sparked after meeting a group of pilots at the local … Elkhart, Indiana.  This triggered something in him, and it wasn’t long before Deckard clicked with a former U.S. Air … in physics.  With his degree complete from WMU, Deckard set his sights on his original goal – becoming a pilot for …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/09/deckard

Aviation the Apogee Way: Pascal Paffhausen and Austin Harper are the Dynamic Duo

College of Aviation

… Aviation the Apogee Way: Pascal Paffhausen and Austin Harper are the Dynamic Duo … Paffhausen.  Request College of Aviation Information Harper was born and raised in the Lake Michigan shoreline community … over the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley, the endless sunsets.  The weather is always sunny and beautiful above the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/01/apogee

Expert Insights: The healing power of music

W Magazine

… music Submitted by Deanne Puca on Artist-in-residence Frank Waln performs on a Native American hand drum during his … as a tool for healing and activism. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Frank Waln is leaving a lasting legacy—one that bridges the gap … After graduating as valedictorian from his high school, he set his sights on higher education. He went to Creighton …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/03/expert-insight-frank-waln

WMU to confer nearly 1,300 degrees during summer commencement

News

… Saturday, June 23 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. … ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47571

From music to cybersecurity, Nick Ford is making an impact

Cybersecurity

… Nick Ford is making an impact Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Nick Ford teams up with other cybersecurity … came to Western to study music. “Western’s music program was one of the best, so I decided to go for it. Being here … student LAN (local area network) technician at WMU where he sets up workstations, writes scripts to streamline IT …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2024/09/cybersecurity-nick-ford-making-impact

Bronco football announces 2018 schedule

News

… University, Bronco Stampede Saturday, Sept. 15 , vs. Delaware State University, CommUniverCity Saturday, Oct. 6 , vs. … Jim Harbaugh has family ties to WMU. His father, Jack, was the Broncos' head coach from 1982 to 1986, and his … homecoming game, as well as Youth Day. Family Weekend is set for Oct. 5-7 . WMU is on the road for the following two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45490

WMU to confer more than 1,700 degrees during fall commencement

News

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU President Edward Montgomery KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … Auditorium. This will mark the first time President Edward Montgomer y will preside over graduation exercises at … geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44092

WMU named one of top 100 schools for veterans by Military Times

News

… known as the Best for Vets rating. The annual assessment was released Nov. 20. This is the publication's eighth annual set of rankings it calls the most comprehensive … enrolled at a public university in Michigan . The office was established in 2009 to support veterans, service members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/44012

Embry-Riddle research leader, cybersecurity expert to become WMU's next research VP

News

… at the universitywide level," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "He also has an impressive record in … in undergraduate engagement in research." "We look forward to Dr. Seker helping us to level-up our enterprise-wide … expenditures surge by 52%. The last two full fiscal years set records in research awards, and ERAU is on pace to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67867

Public health students reflect on year since Western shifted to distance learning

News

… community rose up to support each other and find new ways to create and connect. See how broncos adapted "When I … , undergraduate public health program coordinator. "(It was) all of the loss and angst and hope and frustration and … clinic and they've been part of the process since the onset of the pandemic in Michigan." "The pandemic has brought …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63591