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From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

… to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams Submitted by Erin Flynn on A lifelong hoops fan, Trey Conner spends his days in the Grand Rapids Gold team offices serving as … a Detroit Pistons-affiliated team to a part of the Denver Nuggets organization.  It was a meteoric rise for Conner that …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold

New drone program takes aviation offerings to new heights

W Magazine

… College of Aviation. From delivering goods and surveying disaster zones to mapping critical infrastructure and responding to emergencies, drone technology is expanding the horizons of aviation—and Western aims to … new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) certificate program is creating opportunities for Broncos.  “(UAS) is future …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/new-drone-program-takes-aviation-offerings-new-heights

Nour Khaiara is growing into her goals

Haworth College of Business

… Nour Khaiara is growing into her goals Submitted by Janine Adamski on … a recipient of the A. Robert Kleiner Memorial Scholarship, is achieving her academic and professional goals at Western … University. The Michigan resident of Syrian descent is a junior studying human resource management at the …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/humanresourcemanagement-nourkhaiara-scholarship-growth

From music to cybersecurity, Nick Ford is making an impact

Cybersecurity

… From music to cybersecurity, Nick Ford is making an impact Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Nick Ford … student KALAMAZOO, Mich. —Western Michigan University is filled with opportunities for exploring interests and … for student success. Just ask Nick Ford , who found his path in cybersecurity through hard work, faculty and …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2024/09/cybersecurity-nick-ford-making-impact

New event series explores, 'What is a life well lived?'

Study of Ethics in Society

… New event series explores, 'What is a life well lived?' Submitted by Sandra Borden on … Three local organizations are launching an event series this fall encouraging residents to engage with the question, … vision to build deeper human connection and answer life’s biggest questions has brought them together. Through 2025, "A …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2024/09/ethics-0

CEHD faculty awarded three WMU grants to enhance experiential learning programs

College of Education and Human Development

… to enhance experiential learning programs Submitted by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO. Mich.—Western Michigan University's … Grant will provide financial resources for well-established programs to scale up their impact on students. … the two Experience-Driven Incubator Grants aim to assist emerging programs in establishing a strong foundation. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74780

Bronco Bash is bigger than ever with hundreds of orgs, businesses and even a mechanical shark

News

… Bronco Bash is bigger than ever with hundreds of orgs, businesses and even a … the unofficial kickoff to the fall semester. Hundreds of registered student organizations will host tables at Bronco …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/bronco-bash-bigger-ever-2024

Founder of innovative boxed water company to speak at business forum

News

… College of Business. Ben Gott, founder of Boxed Water is Better, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11 , in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at … or register at  wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . To suggest an entrepreneur who should be considered for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36054

Student ticket lottery set up for Broncos vs. MSU football opener

News

… football game against Michigan State University. WMU's Division of Intercollegiate Athletics this week announced the launch of an online, random lottery to … start time has yet to be determined, an evening kickoff is likely.  "Our goal in creating the lottery is to ensure …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23467

Library putting new twist on communicating with patrons

News

… Library putting new twist on communicating with patrons Submitted by Anonymous … telepresence robot. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A telepresence robot is interacting with patrons of Western Michigan University's … The robot figuratively joined the library staff Nov. 4 and is being tested for its potential use as a communication …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28111