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Burris elected new vice chair of WMU Board of Trustees

News

… Burris elected new vice chair of WMU Board of Trustees Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … Trustee Kelly Burris , B.S.’88, has been named vice chair of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/kelly-burris-elected-wmu-board-vice-chair

Northern Jet Management's First All-Female Flight Crew - WMU Alumni

College of Aviation

…         For Immediate Release Northern Jet Management, Inc. of Grand Rapids, Michigan (GRR) is proud to announce the … April 24 – April 25 2019. Captain Sara Karsten and First Officer Maya Thornley, both graduates of Western Michigan’s aviation program, will fly from Grand …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/04/njm

Kenya believe it? Gideon Kipkemoi’s amazing international aviation journey

College of Aviation

… by Cole Hinzmann on Gideon Kipkemoi traveled thousands of miles to become an aviation Bronco and pursue his dream … “My fascination began in kindergarten,” Kipkemoi says. “My school was on a flight path, and every time a plane flew … help Kipkemoi stay on the right path and have taught him valuable leadership and life lessons.  Kipkemoi on Main Campus …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/10/kipkemoi

Dominic Nicolai – Aviation Dynamo and WMU Faculty Member

College of Aviation

… Dominic Nicolai has rubbed elbows -- and wings -- with some of the giants of the WMU College of Aviation in his 28 years … H. "Joe" Dunlap, who, as founding director of the WMU School of Aviation Sciences, shepherded the move of the … a meeting with a counselor at Mott to probe for aviation schools.  Western had the only four-year program in Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/09/nicolai

International string competition at WMU celebrates 50 years of musical excellence, cultural exchange

News

… International string competition at WMU celebrates 50 years of musical excellence, cultural exchange Submitted by Deanne … young musicians. The following are their awards, name, age, school and teacher: Gold Medal:  Laurentia Woo , violin, 17, … into preparing for high-level competition, providing invaluable guidance for aspiring musicians and audiences alike. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/50th-stulberg-international-string-competition-celebrated

Virtual book clubs examine ethical questions on current social topics

News

… crisis, the moral obligation to accept the legitimacy of democracy and addressing who profits from the problem of recurring health crises are topics for a series of

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61261

Campus series zeroes in on getting comfortable with uncomfortable conversations

News

… We Talk group are aimed at fostering a campus culture of responsible and respectful civic, social, political and … five virtual, interactive presentations and a campus read of Jonathan Haidt's book "The Righteous Mind: Why Good … disagree on in a productive way is an incredibly valuable life skill and one that cannot always be taught in a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61091

WMU and Kent Career Tech Center announce dual enrollment partnership for aviation students

Early College Programs

… the Kent Career Tech Center (KCTC) that will provide high school students in aviation career and technical education … programs a direct pathway to Western’s prestigious College of Aviation. This initiative, beginning in the 2024-25 … exemplifies our commitment to supporting students from high school to college and beyond, ensuring they have the tools …

https://wmich.edu/early-college/news/2024/10/kent-career-tech-center-early-college-programs-dual-enrollment-aviation

President Montgomery forges legacy of student success

W Magazine

… President Montgomery forges legacy of student success Submitted by Erin Flynn on Over the … an unprecedented $300 million for WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine.  Montgomery still joyfully recalls his … gift operational and have baked it into our DNA, so this school of choice is different because of the felt experience …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes

Finding Home with Hunter: Hayes Finds His Crew at WMU Aviation

College of Aviation

… among the relatively few college students who -- in pursuit of a specialty degree or career -- can sample higher … Aviation came into Hayes' direct focus as a junior in high school in the fall of 2015 when he enrolled in the … opportunity both to make scores of life-long friends and valuable career connections.    As chapter vice president, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/03/hayes