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The Hagan Hangar: A Family’s Legacy Takes Wing at Western Michigan University
College of Aviation
… technician for Delta and Mom Beth works for Delta Elite Services. "Growing up," says Justin, "we took lots of … Envoy Air in 2024 Justin is the Hagan who led the family's way toward Kalamazoo and Western's base of aviation … The Hagan Family and relatives from Pittsburgh during an afternoon boat trip in September 2023 "You can't beat …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/06/hagan
Weeklong WMUK pledge drive underway
News
… Weeklong WMUK pledge drive underway Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … WMUK 102.1 FM is celebrating 65 years of broadcasting service to southwest Michigan in 2016. Part of the station's … member stations of National Public Radio, which began service in 1971. WMUK has set a pledge goal of $175,000 for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35474
Michigan Autism Conference to bring who's who in autism to area
News
… of the first autism conference last year and the recent awarding of a $4 million grant from the state of Michigan to … come and share their wisdom with us so that we can improve service delivery for children and adults with autism and … Health, "Teaching Complex Skills to Facilitate Success After Early Intervention." Dr. Thomas Zane , professor of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18854
Journal on grandparenting launched by national center at WMU
News
… a free open-access online resource for scholars and public service professionals. The first issue of GrandFamilies: The Contemporary Journal of Research, Practice and Policy was published Aug. 20 and can be found online at … findings of a national survey done by the center shortly after it was established. "We conducted a national survey of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18130
Paper plane prowess propels Western aviation student to international competition
News
… by chance when he showed up for work one day as a line service representative at Western's College of Aviation . … National Finals in Dayton, Ohio. (Courtesy: Red Bull) "I wasn't even scheduled that day, I just needed some extra … had to sharpen his skills to compete at the next level. "After work, I would go into the hangar where we did our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68114
From Bangladesh to Bronco Pride: How Tasfia Al Amin found her confidence and community at WMU
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… at an IDP Education fair in Dhaka, Bangladesh, she was immediately drawn to the school's welcoming atmosphere … of its graduate engineering management program. "I wanted a degree that could pull me up in my career," she … mechanical,” Al Amin says. “That really stood out to me." After earning a bachelor's degree in electrical, electronics …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/international-tasfia-al-amin
Bronco gymnast's resilience earns nomination for national award
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… Bronco gymnast's resilience earns nomination for national award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Payton Murphy was named a finalist for the 2022 CWSA Honda Inspiration … Award for her resilience in returning to gymnastics after a serious injury. Payton Murphy was named a finalist …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68377
Nominations sought for Global Engagement Award
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… Nominations sought for Global Engagement Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU's … Nov. 1 , to nominate colleagues for the Global Engagement Award . The award recognizes contributions to: Communities … instructional activities, research and creative activities, service, and outreach. They should reflect an accumulated …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43467
Longtime employees inducted into 25 Year Club
News
… for 25 years. The 2016 class of inductees began their service to WMU in 1991. Counting these faculty and staff … Thiel , licensed electrician, maintenance services Arthur Ward , refrigeration repairperson, maintenance services Martha B. Warfield , vice president for diversity and inclusion Alice …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36766
Associate director of culinary operations makes mark in nationwide cooking competition
Dining Services
… Kimchi. The nationwide contest invites non-commercial food-service operation employees to create an original dish … says Francisco. "Cooking in national contests is one way I am able to have a creative outlet, without causing … desired result. This mentality is a major asset for Dining Services, especially as we move to offering more global …
https://wmich.edu/dining/news/2024/09/cando-challenge-0