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Abby Raymond – How Aviation led to “Rags” and Riches

College of Aviation

… degree in aviation science and administration in 2011. "He was one of the biggest supporters for my success in … in the southeast part of the state in 2007.  "I have always been interested in aviation," she says.  "By the time I … the year after her College of Aviation diploma went on the wall.  "This position not only helped me increase my skills …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/06/abbyraymond

WMU garners $3.6 million in grants in three months

News

… January, WMU trustees learned at their Feb. 27 meeting. Awards for November climbed past $1.1 million, or 31 percent … nearly reached $1.8 million, or 49 percent. January awards accounted for the lowest share at $720,125, or 20 … and were led by a new award of $150,654 to Dr. Robert Shawn Wall Emerson, professor of Blindness and Low Vision Studies, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5446

WMU prof and storyteller hits Moth stage again after CBS feature

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… on Downey KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University professor was shown in a recent CBS "Sunday Morning" segment on … professor of teaching, learning and educational studies, was shown on a Sept. 9 segment of "Sunday Morning." While … dedicated to the art and craft of storytelling that the Wall Street Journal hailed as, "New York's hottest and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1644

Award-winning film students bring international journalists to WMU

News

… Award-winning film students bring international journalists … at Western Michigan University at the invitation of two award-winning film students whose video was broadcast on CNN … She has appeared on the Public Broadcasting Service, in The Wall Street Journal, on Al Jazeera and at universities …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5907

Longtime College of Arts and Sciences director of advising retires

College of Arts and Sciences

… to class. Do your work. Ask for help.  Emblazoned on the wall at the entrance of the College of Arts and Sciences … you’re here to help solve students’ problems. The most rewarding (part of the job) is the students,” Knutson says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/68709

From cowboy hats to kickoff: Bronco pride on display during WMU Spirit Week, Homecoming 2025

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… Ball State University at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11 , at Waldo Stadium. Tickets for the game are still available on … Bronco community. The following a lumni will receive their award s at private ceremonies.   College of Arts and Sciences … Award   Retired Col. Kathryn Prater , B.A.’03, WMU ROTC Wall of Fame Award   For more WMU news, arts and events, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/homecoming-2025-weekend-kickoff

'Ultra Reflection' student fashion show takes sustainability to the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… Backstage designers helped models get show-ready for the runway. Model Kennedy Johnson prepares for the show. With 17 … showing between five and 10 looks each, the run of show was packed. Dorien Watts, head of the MODA design committee, talks with some of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71360

Career ap-peel: Potato farm sprouts job opportunities for Broncos

W Magazine

… among mounds of seed potatoes in a storage facility at Walther Farms. A seed potato begins sprouting. Employees fry … from various batches of potatoes to analyze things like water and starch content, which impact how the chips will … for review. Skyler Thompson and Megan VandeGiessen walk through one of Walther Farms' potato fields. Skyler …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75869

WMU awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts

News

… WMU awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts Submitted by … Western Michigan University will recognize campus efforts toward promoting diversity and inclusion by honoring three … Award for its long-standing efforts in recruiting and retaining diverse students. Some examples are the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53530

William Doe Delivers – From WMU to FedEx Express

College of Aviation

… of the Western Michigan University College of Aviation , was born in Liberia and spent his first 10 years in the … in 2015   By the time his age hit double "ones," he was living within visibility of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta … management and operations was not yet posted on the wall when Doe landed his first post-graduation position …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/08/doe