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WMU secures $5.3M to boost Michigan innovation and biotech growth

News

… and Commercialization Center (BRCC) earned a $5.3 million award as part of the inaugural cohort of the Michigan … startups to health care information technology and service operations.   “Western Michigan University’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/biosciences-research-commercialization-center-inaugural-michigan-innovation-fund

Princeton Review names WMU a ‘best business school’ for the MBA

Haworth College of Business

… Review's list of best business schools . The education services company profiles the college in its 2025 annual …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/princeton-review-2025

Two professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards

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… Two professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … University will honor two individuals with its highest award recognizing faculty members for their work with … Faculty Scholar as well as winners of the Distinguished Service and Make a Difference awards. Dr. Matthew Mingus As …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54905

Patrick’s Plan: Senger Turns Wrenches, Makes Music and Aspires to Fly in the Military

College of Aviation

… back to his years in middle school.  What pointed him toward the College of Aviation was some advice and "hearing good things" from one of his … a national reputation.  So does its marching band.  Senger was part of Marine City High's marching band, but didn't …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/02/senger

Earning His Western Wings – Shane Rembold Embraces All Aspects of Aviation

College of Aviation

… All Aspects of Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Was Shane Rembold, a fourth-year student in the WMU College … a gene or a DNA strand testifying to that.  His father was a pilot for U.S. Customs and Border Protection , the … in 2017, about the time when his father retired from public service.  Sunset from the flight deck of a Cirrus SR20 The …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/04/rembold

Waving the Western Flag: Claire Holloway immerses herself into Aviation and WMU culture

College of Aviation

… Waving the Western Flag: Claire Holloway immerses herself into Aviation and WMU culture Submitted …   Closer to her chosen profession was serving as a customer-service representative at a fixed-base operator in her home …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/04/holloway

Western engineering alum helps power next frontier of military defense in Space Force

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… space. Western Michigan University alumnus Lt. James Mostek was among the first service members recruited to the team. "Ever since I was a little kid, I've always been super interested in space …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66119

Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation

Haworth College of Business

… Two student entrepreneurs receive awards for innovation Submitted by Samantha Hooker on … the $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award for Turtle Jump Technology. In addition, Brennan Vaughn … the U.S. Air Force and served as a pilot. Following his service, Christoff returned to the family business, C.J. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53252

Nutrition and dietetics internship program presented with School Spirit Award

College of Education and Human Development

… dietetics internship program presented with School Spirit Award Submitted by Chris Hybels on Left to right are Meghan … Lauri Wright. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University was named one of two winners of the School Spirit Award at … settings in medicine, community health, wellness and food service operations. The WMU programs in Nutrition and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73203

From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles

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… systems in military helicopters to helping steer patients toward healthy nutritional choices—and he couldn't be happier. … where he's meant to be. "I have no doubt that Western was the best choice I could have made," says Fischer, who … completed several credits already during his military service, Fischer was able to jump right into his program at …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed