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New facility propels Western’s College of Aviation into the future
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… and doubles the number of students the aviation program can accommodate. BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—The aviation … of Aviation. “It really resonates for the quality of the program, and this new building truly elevates us to the … delivering the most sophisticated flight training of any program in America.” We're delivering the most …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64760
Historic $100M fund launched by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning
Haworth College of Business
… talent in WMU Haworth’s leadership and business strategy program, this model creates financial returns for investors, … engagement of student project teams from Western’s LBS program is a prime example of the University’s focus on … that Lepisto and McIver had when they conceived of the program as an immersive, progressive experiential pathway …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/sleeping-giant-capital-historic-fund
Camp for blind and visually impaired athletes breaks down barriers
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… graduate of Western's blindness and low vision studies program. She brought me and three other people from my … leaders, not just in the blindness community." PIONEERING PROGRAM Paul Ponchillia, with his dog, kneels down to watch … what this field had to offer." After researching graduate programs, Theis says she chose WMU because it "had a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53866
Medallion Scholar to cross ocean and cultures to continue military legacy
First-Year Faces
… During a campus visit, she connected with Western’s ROTC program—a familiar fit with her family’s military lifestyle. … assistance from the ROTC as well as Western’s Medallion Scholarship. As the University’s most prestigious merit-based scholarship for first-year students, it covers tuition and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68548
A flexible path to independence: Harinie Narasimhan’s MBA journey
Haworth College of Business
… in terms of electives and when I could take classes. Other programs that I researched had rigid course progressions and … she says. Participating in Christ University’s dual degree program with Western, Narasimhan has experienced the best of … and fintech alongside the core business knowledge the program offers. At WMU, she is enjoying the applied approach …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/harinie-narasimhan
Three to receive WMU's Distinguished Faculty Scholar honors
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… to Z of Medieval China," is a remarkable encyclopedia for scholars and students. Surprisingly, his new work includes … which earned 4.5 stars on Amazon and GoodReads. Fellow scholars admire his work, including one nominator who sees …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42952
Sky Broncos place fifth in national championship event
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… Rapids in 2014. He placed 17th in aircraft recognition. John Vanderlaan of Spring Lake, Michigan, is an aviation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32349
WMU Ethics Center to stage bioethics conference, issues call for papers
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… March 17-18 at the Fetzer Center and has issued a call for scholars to submit papers by Nov. 16 . The theme of the … while Richard Sharp is director of the Biomedical Ethics Program at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Hyun is … directs the Center for Individualized Medicine Bioethics Program and the Clinical and Translational Research Ethics …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27478
WMU and new medical school offer dual MD-MBA degree
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… the new WMU School of Medicine have designed a dual-degree program allowing medical students to complete both a medical … in healthcare in just five years of study. The dual-degree program offers a competitive advantage to medical students … that was donated by MPI Research. Located on the new W.E. Upjohn Campus, the educational building is undergoing a $68 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13776
Western students connect with legislators to advocate for environmental policies
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… included State Senators Tom Barrett (R-24th District), John Bizon (R-19th District), Winnie Brinks (D-29th …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64026