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Aviation grad sees clear skies ahead with full-time job waiting in the wings

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… Aviation grad sees clear skies ahead with full-time job waiting in the wings Submitted by Erin Flynn on Luis Jaime … with a degree in aviation technical operations and a job waiting in the wings at Spirit Airlines. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … state-of-the-art facilities and top-tier programming set the University apart and helped put Jaime ahead of his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66510

Paper produced at WMU could provide clean water for millions

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… Paper produced at WMU could provide clean water for millions Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … example of how the filter can be used (Photo credit: Folia Water) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Paper technology with the potential … and chief scientist. Dankovich says she originally set out to develop a product to help clean the environment, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36402

A ewe-nique approach to sustainability

College of Arts and Sciences

… distance, and then, a flock of forty sheep come galloping towards you. This is no ordinary farm: this is Tending Tilth. … and two sheep from her flock, Elmer and Felix.  Even as she was working with large exotic animals like gorillas and … this approach are clear.   Once hired for a project, Burns sets up solar-powered electric fences to corral the sheep, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/lauren-burns-tending-tilth

Officials give OK for WMU 'takeoff' in Florida

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… licenses for Western Michigan University, paving the way for WMU to offer aviation and several other high-profile … the University to operate a campus at 9445 Camden Field Parkway in Riverview. The Riverview location already is home to … across the country, Gaymer notes. WMU already operates a set of highly respected aviation programs at its College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33430

Fort St. Joseph archaeological site focus of summer programs for all ages

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… all ages Submitted by Deanne Puca on The fort's location was pinpointed in 1998. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Fort St. Joseph … intensive summer program schedule, with registration underway for its summer camps and dates set for its lecture series, open house and traditional field …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32274

WMU to confer some 2,600 degrees during spring commencement

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… April 30 commencement ceremonies are available. The only way to secure those tickets is though the Miller Auditorium … Each ceremony will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31775

Sales students shine during two national competitions

Haworth College of Business

… shine during two national competitions Submitted by Cindy Wagner on From left: Milantoni, Bone, Bell and Warner KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students in Western Michigan … meeting to determine the needs of an organization and set up a future product demo. Milantoni and Warner were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28900

Ten incoming students win $50,000 Foundation Scholarships

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… WMU's mix of top scholarships for beginning students. The awards will provide recipients with $12,500 per year for four … for both types of scholarships, but can only receive an award from one. This year's Foundation Scholars have an … to attend WMU. The Foundation Scholarship fund is set up in the WMU Foundation. Donations to the fund can be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25450

Longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree passes away at 61

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… Longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree passes away at 61 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Steve … Steve Zegree died in Bloomington, Indiana, March 7 . He was 61. Zegree retired from WMU in 2012, ending 34 years as … Michigan, 49008-5403. Related articles Memorial services set for longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree | April 16, 2015 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22402

Mental health advocate to discuss suicide prevention, wellness

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… will reprise the talk for KCMHSAS' Mental Health Breakfast, set for 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 1 , in the Radisson … a gift, that is why they call it the present. Cherish it always." About the presenter For his outstanding work as a … advocate and speaker, Hines earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Council of Behavioral Health in 2012. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23265