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Sky Broncos top regional competition to advance to nationals

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… aviators now qualify for the 2023 NIFA SAFECON nationals set to take place May 8 to 13, 2023, at Wittman Regional … 249 points during the event. The second-place winner was Ohio State with 189 points.  See the final results “I am … into nationals this spring.” He added a notable achievement was senior Kyle Albrecht , who again was chosen as the NIFA …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69583

Be a dream chaser: Early childhood education major follows her calling

College of Education and Human Development

… by Nicole Leffler on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—School has always come easy for Belle Venticinque , an early childhood … sailing. She lost her mom in a fatal car accident when she was 12. When her dad remarried, his priorities shifted and … She found that her new business gave her the freedom to set her own work hours, which allows her to prioritize her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69544

Be a legacy: Special education student carries on family tradition

College of Education and Human Development

… major at Western Michigan University, family has always been important. When it came time to choose a career … my family and I loved assisting her as a child. My mother was an elementary school teacher and home schooled me and … has begun to develop habits like arriving to work early to set up for daily and weekly activities and designating time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69543

College of Education and Human Development Alumni receive awards

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… College of Education and Human Development Alumni receive awards Submitted by Tyler Sonnenberg on The College of Education and Human Development Outstanding Alumni Award is one of the University's highest alumni awards and is … and recipient of the first Personal Finance Award that set precedent for all high schools throughout the state. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56072

Engineering grad manufacturing a successful career

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… like wherever I end up, as long as I find my niche, I'll be set." Poised to graduate with a bachelor's degree at … huge here in Michigan. Finding enjoyment in what I do has always been my main motivation. I could end up in any … he says. "A lot of people come to college and say, 'I want to build airplanes or roller coasters.’ For me, I'm …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73693

WMU Sky Broncos win regional competition seventh year in row

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… WMU aviators qualified for the 2020 NIFA national SAFECON set to take place May 18-23 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This … and 10th in short field landing Jessica Bernin is from Wauconda, Illinois, and studying aviation flight science. … Daykin, Nebraska, and studying aviation flight science. He was the fourth top pilot, was the seventh top scoring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56173

State lauds success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment

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… in the Cold Case Program because I know that the moment I walk into the bullpen, I’m able to provide help to those who … work, students are exposed to a variety of law enforcement settings and scenarios, interacting with detectives across a … assistance," Cole says. "I wish (a program like Western's) was there when I was in college." "Participating in the Cold …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/state-lauds-success-cold-case-program-major-financial-investment

College of Arts and Sciences students win big in 2025

College of Arts and Sciences

… 16, defeating Boston University 6-2.   The entire weekend was electric. Broncos took to the streets to celebrate the his toric win: not only was it the first national title for WMU Hockey, but the … are not only winning championships, but continue to set cumulative GPA records,” says Carla Koretsky , dean of …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-national-wins-0

Summer camp inspires youth to dream big, envision college life

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… Summer Camp hosted by Western Michigan University’s Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations … exciting worlds of mathematics, technology and science in ways that feel relevant to their lives," says Dr. Bianca … foster a deeper understanding and love for these subjects, setting students up for success both academically and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/wire-math-science-summer-camp-lewis-walker-institute-2025

Nights at the museum: history student helps design Smithsonian sleepover program

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… sleepover programming for during a summer internship. WASHINGTON, D.C.—A history student by day, Tre Goodhue has … dream come true," says Goodhue, a native of Britt, Iowa, who came to WMU to pursue a master's degree in public … the materials ready to be sent to museums, get everything set up once it's in the museums, and coordinate and organize …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54122