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The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences celebrates 60 years of excellence 

College of Arts and Sciences

… The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences celebrates 60 years of excellence  Submitted by Sara Dillon on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … resources in historic mine waste—work that also provides valuable research opportunities for students.    A major …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/12/geos-60th

Bernardine Lacey named a 'Living Legend' by nursing association

News

… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--The founding director of the Western Michigan University Bronson School of Nursing is one of four selected as 2014 Living … Lacey Dr. Bernardine M. Lacey Lacey served as the Bronson School of Nursing's director for five years, helping to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19655

Friday Feature: Dr. Gail Rouscher

College of Aviation

… is Dr. Gail Rouscher! Dr. Rouscher has more than 25 years of experience in the field of aviation and has been an … Guard Base.  After separating from the Navy she went to school to get her A&P Certificate.  Dr. Rouscher has been in … start that, even as a freshman.  Those connections are invaluable when students seek a career post-graduation.” WMU …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/02/rouscher

Propellers, Power-plants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… operations student at WMU, pursuing a career as a professional aviation maintenance technician Taking a trip up into the clouds as a senior in high school was more than just a joy ride for Mason Mihelich.  It … advance toward a career while at Westminster Christian High School -- other than "pass my classes" as a member of the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/mihelich

Get Up and Gokey: Garrett Marches His Way to Delta

College of Aviation

… on For a long time, the Western Michigan University College of Aviation was music to the ears of Garrett Gokey.  Once …  Right after his 2008 graduation from Paw Paw High School , he started making collegiate progress on his future … first at the West Michigan Flight Academy , a flight school in Grand Rapids, north of Kalamazoo, aimed at …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/gokey

Pride and Passion: Mitchell Patterson Aviation Technician Extraordinaire

College of Aviation

… in 2014, Patterson actually crossed contrails with a member of "The Right Stuff" corps -- Eileen Collins, who earlier in … Following his 2009 graduation from Kalamazoo Christian High School, Patterson didn't have very far to soar to realize … at a moment's notice if there is a problem." Patterson was schooled for a lot of these challenges in his favorite class …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/mitchellpatterson

Aspiring educators gather from across the state to learn, grow and collaborate

College of Education and Human Development

… grow and collaborate Submitted by Chris Hybels on Attendees of the "So, you want to be a Teacher?" event pose for a … the director of new teacher development for Kentwood Public Schools, she discussed how to write professional resumes and … opportunity for students to network with representatives of school districts in the area, something the organization is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71409

Swain Education Library update

University Libraries

… bringing our services and general collections under one roof—just a short walk from Sangren Hall—making it easier to … Coaching, Global Learning Academy, Starting Gate and the Office of Information Technology. As these partnerships concluded, …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/12/swain-library-update

Celebrating five decades of English language learning at Western Michigan University

International Student and Scholar Services

… Celebrating five decades of English language learning at Western Michigan University … Kalamazoo, Mich. — For 50 years, students from all corners of the world have come to Western Michigan University with … Fetzer Center. Founded in 1975, CELCIS has helped hundreds of students master English and achieve their academic goals. …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/12/celcis-anniversary

Two WMU alumni honored by national physician assistant group

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—A national professional organization has singled out two alumni of … ANSWER has more helped more than 1,000 children in 120 schools and colleges throughout the country. Every high school graduate in the program, 117 in total, has gone on to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7823