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Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Program. Dr. Lisa Paulius and Dr. Clement Burns , both professors of physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, and … Igor Fedotov , professor of viola in the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music, will engage in prestigious international … which involves graduate, undergraduate and sometimes high school students,” adds Burns. “Global exchanges expose …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/fulbright-scholar-awardees

Top seniors to be honored as 2015 Presidential Scholars

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… the most outstanding senior in their various academic schools, departments and programs to represent their units … This year, 46 scholars were chosen from a senior class of more than 6,000 students. The Presidential Scholar … nursing major with 10 children, who are juggling family and school. Presidential Scholars for 2015 Accountancy— Haley J. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22459

Kenya believe it? Gideon Kipkemoi’s amazing international aviation journey

College of Aviation

… by Cole Hinzmann on Gideon Kipkemoi traveled thousands of miles to become an aviation Bronco and pursue his dream … “My fascination began in kindergarten,” Kipkemoi says. “My school was on a flight path, and every time a plane flew … help Kipkemoi stay on the right path and have taught him valuable leadership and life lessons.  Kipkemoi on Main Campus …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/10/kipkemoi

Summer camp opportunities abound at WMU

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… abound at WMU Submitted by Deanne Puca on Summer camp offering range from athletics to aviation. … July and August— Bronco athletics sports camps for high-school-age and younger students interested in a variety of … Laptop Orchestra, July 21-25. An additional class for high school seniors, Writing the College Admissions Essay, will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14527

Top seniors honored as 2016 Presidential Scholars

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… the most outstanding senior in their various academic schools, departments and programs to represent their units … This year, 50 scholars were chosen from a senior class of more than 6,500 students. The Presidential Scholar … some Presidential Scholars have excelled after returning to school as nontraditional students. They include two mothers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31219

Fine arts college announces recognition award winners

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… Center for Visual Arts KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The College of Fine Arts at Western Michigan University has announced … Keckler Keckler, office coordinator for the Frostic School of Art, is the Outstanding Staff award winner. In … role as office coordinator and budget manager for the art school, Keckler is a successful artist who exhibits locally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16678

From Airport Intern to Airport Operations – Karlee Erickson’s Manages Aviation Opportunities

College of Aviation

… Kentucky Airport (CVG) Alumni Update: Since the writing of this article, Karlee has elevated her career, becoming … says the member of the 2020 senior class at Roscommon High School, she had trouble finding an internship at an airport … that was never lost on me and, as a senior in high school, I knew I wanted a career in aviation," she says.  "I …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/10/erickson

2017-18 Zhang Financial Broadway in West Michigan Series announced

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… in West Michigan Series lineup, which includes performances of "The Wizard of Oz" and "The Sound of Music," and which will be anchored by a two-week …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38628

WMU celebrates research, diversity and global engagement

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Spring Convocation: Recognition of Discovery, Diversity and Global Engagement" will take … Programs, Haenicke Institute for Global Education, Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Office of the Vice President …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38180

Professor Jianping Shen receives national award for educational leadership research

College of Education and Human Development

… Professor Jianping Shen receives national award for … supports examination of sources and types of leadership in schools and districts, as well as the effects of leadership … well the nature and quality of the work on leadership and school improvement which Division A has always aspired to …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/04/shen-award-research-educational-leadership-k12