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National leader, respected public servant and longtime advocate for Western to receive honorary degree

News

… l in August 2022 and collaborated with WMU President Edward Montgomery to discuss the future of civility in … Doctor of Laws degree. Upton is retiring in January after serving 36 years in the U.S. House of Representatives … to Western Michigan University for recognizing my public service,” Upton said. “Representing Western and advocating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70189

Brief trip, big impact: Journey abroad gives nursing student holistic perspective

W Magazine

… discovering flavors that lingered on the tastebuds long after the meals were complete. She experienced moments of … in the span of 10 unforgettable days. Fraley had always dreamed of studying abroad. But as a nursing student … plant. We also learned about the local culture and how music is heavily linked to food and beverages,” she says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75859

Sky's the limit for aviation grad who knows planes inside and out

News

… Flynn on Adaora Osolu is ready for her career to take off after majoring in aviation flight science and aviation … technical operations. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Adaora Osolu has always been fascinated by the unexplored—whether it's the … really great," says Osolu. "The first time I flew a plane was so exciting! I didn't know what to expect, but it was …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-aviation-flight-science-technical-operations-adaora-osolu

Grants to WMU approach $3 million mark in November, December

News

… learned at their Jan. 22 meeting. Grants for public service topped other categories, nearly reaching $1.5 … came in at $588,025. The largest public service grant was for $579,757 and was awarded by Kalamazoo Community Mental Health Services to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22463

Environmentally-focused student reels in internship with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

College of Arts and Sciences

… in internship with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … focus more on the environment and sustainability.  “I’ve always been big on the outdoors; I always go to lots of national and state parks,” she says. “And …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75928

Mott Just Another Typical Pilot - Nicole's Journey to the Left Seat

College of Aviation

… phase of her career. Charting her course from the time she was a junior in high school, Mott has navigated herself from … Information Future WMU Bronco and Professional Pilot Mott was destined to be a WMU Bronco . Growing up with two WMU … first officer training in September of 2014, and soon after she experienced another one of her memorable moments: …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/01/mott

A beast of a book: WMU professor translates Godzilla novellas

News

… a fire-breathing monster that wreaks havoc on Japan after it is awoken by an underwater hydrogen bomb, the film made waves as both a form of entertainment and as a political …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73605

WMU's estimated 2014-15 operating budget set

News

… a 3.2 percent increase in tuition and required fees, which was also approved by trustees June 10. Major expense changes … in institutional support includes such items as debt service. Increases for student services, financial aid and public service activities also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16515

WMU Board of Trustees to meet Wednesday to consider new AFSCME contract

News

… Aug. 12, 2027. The union's 300 members perform custodial services, dining operations, landscaping, skilled trades and … reviewed the results to reach an agreement on market-based wage rates for each position for the 2025-26 fiscal year. In … each member will receive a 2.5% increase.  In addition to wages, the agreement trustees will consider Wednesday also …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/wmu-trustees-consider-new-afscme-contract-wednesday

Flying Frisbees, Planes, and Fish: Scott Lands at Western Michigan University

College of Aviation

… Tom Thinnes on He is an "Ultimate Frisbee Guy."    He has a warm spot in his pilot's log for "Warbirds" -- Spitfires , … His tune is "I am a lineman for the college" -- the line-service team for the WMU College of Aviation .  Fish working … We developed a strong relationship and continued to talk afterward.  She got me out of any shell that I might have …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/fish