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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
News
… 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
News
… 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