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Aviation, Broncos, and Cars – Brayden Broad’s Aviation Maintenance Career is Set to Go Far!

College of Aviation

… is Set to Go Far! Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU College of Aviation Technical Operations student Brayden Broad … world) as a toddler," says the 2023 graduate of Alpena High School, "I've had a huge passion for aviation.  He got me … curriculum. He says he took a gander at what other schools offered "numerous times, especially for the sake of

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/broad

Leadership advice from an expert: Major General Rod Faulk

Haworth College of Business

… at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. On leave of absence from his civilian career, Faulk has experience in … A: It can be difficult to reach a common understanding of well-defined outcomes and identify the best methods to … to synchronize with various parties on these key points often leads to conflict, especially in larger complex …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69760

Coming year will fundamentally change WMU, Dunn says

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… John M. Dunn told a campus audience during his annual State of the University address Oct. 4 . Citing major initiatives that include a new medical school, a law school affiliation, new areas of research collaboration, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10097

Event draws top students to vie for $60,000 scholarships

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… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Some 900 academically talented high school seniors from Michigan and around the country will … Scholarship Program's 34th annual competition. Half of the students will be on campus for the Friday, Dec. 2 , … two judged events, along with their ACT or SAT scores, high school GPA, and biography submissions. The semifinalists are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36704

A Flawed Bishop, a Favorite Teacher: Lárentíus saga

Medieval Institute Publications

… on This post is authored by Ryder Patzuk-Russell, author of MIP's The Development of Education in Medieval Iceland . … he was able to gain an advanced education at the cathedral school at Hólar. There, Lárentíus would excel; he was even … society entered the late medieval world. However, it is valuable not only to ecclesiastical historians, but to all …

https://wmich.edu/medievalpublications/news/2024/10/flawed-bishop

Martial arts obsession inspires Japanese research focus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… a strong foundation for the teaching and research interests of Dr. Stephen Covell, Mary Meader Associate Professor of … brings college graduates to teach English at Japanese K-12 schools. "While in Japan, I lived in a small rural town that … living in it," he said. "I taught at one junior high school four days a week and in a neighboring town at their …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/03/martial-arts-research-soga

From AI to detecting fraud to supply chains: WMU business faculty’s research applies to industry

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Abbie Griffith on For faculty in the college of business, applied research is their forte, and it makes … for underserved communities. Crowdfunding insights are valuable for entrepreneurs seeking alternative funding sources … financial innovation. Davaadorj’s research provides valuable insights into how FinTech can be leveraged to foster …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75907

Local arts administrator to be next speaker in Mercantile speaker series

Haworth College of Business

… verified) on Tate KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The executive director of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts will be the next speaker … the permanent collection and led the Kirk Newman Art School within the institute to record registration. Prior to … Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is a nonprofit art museum and school. Since 1924, the institute has offered art classes, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38607

Graduate students win leading geology awards

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A pair of Western Michigan University graduate students brought home two of the top honors presented during the Geological Society of … as "Investigating the Motivations and Practices of Middle School Climate Change Educators," examines teachers' …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43875

Burris family aviation scholarship will send air academy grads to WMU

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… a $25,000 annual scholarship at her alma mater's College of Aviation to provide an opportunity for a West Michigan … Aviation Academy is a tuition-free public charter high school founded by Dick DeVos with the encouragement of his wife, Betsy. The school opened its doors in the fall of 2010, with 80 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23194