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Learning and Leading: Global Leaders use their skills to help refugees

W Magazine

… Dykstra, left, and Haley Ritsema explored the desert in Wadi Rum, Jordan, during their study abroad experience with … the Global Leaders program. Surrounded by the crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea, the Greek island of Lesvos is … stretched beyond the people Echols and her classmates set out to help. "It's always valuable for the refugees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57378

College of Arts and Sciences faculty earn coveted rotations with federal programs

College of Arts and Sciences

… mission. Bautista will be based at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C. where he will be "managing their science … Engineering and Medicine. Bautista is most looking forward to gaining a broader perspective of the astrophysics … who plans to make an effort to carry that collegial mindset with him back at WMU. He was made a faculty fellow in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68126

Pitch competition helps tee engineering grad up for business success

News

… dad bought him a 3D printer for Christmas. "He knew I was into that type of stuff. So I used it for knickknacks … and there and just made random stuff," he says. Fast forward several years to college, when Rochowiak was a member … of a year prototyping, failing and trying again. Using the set of skills and knowledge base he built in his academic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68053

Hockey-loving exercise science grad nets experience-driven hat trick through internship, campus work and RSOs

News

… and winning the program's first national championship was an incredible honor, but what I'll remember most are the … and resilience, and the people who became family along the way." On a mission Burgeson knew in high school she wanted … off the bat say I have experience in a Division I NCAA setting. Not many people can say they had that experience at …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/graduate-success-exercise-science-wmu-hockey-trainer-ariana-burgeson

Mentorship, experiential learning help students thrive at Western, land jobs post-graduation

News

… time, 88% are in jobs they love related to their degree. "I was fortunate enough to be a part of the paper engineering … my professional and technical skills. They certainly helped set me above the rest when it came to securing a job, and … had during my experiences were invaluable." Dezmond Stover was excited to jump into his career in aviation operations …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67244

Aviation Management leads to Philip Kroll’s One Constant – Change is Part of the Journey

College of Aviation

… by outrage and hatred when he returns.  That drives him away because he realizes that childhood, dreams, and old … saw on his resume regarding work experience:  Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Chicago's O'Hare International … and met Dean Dave Powell.  "He was extremely welcoming and set me up for a discovery flight.  I was hooked.  I visited …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/03/kroll

From breakaways to business: The Slukynsky brothers’ Frozen Four journey

Haworth College of Business

… From breakaways to business: The Slukynsky brothers’ Frozen Four … the Frozen Four, Grant and Hampton Slukynsky are skating toward success with Bronco pride. Grant Slukynsky brings his … drive to the rink and the classroom. “I’ve developed a mindset focused on preparation, teamwork and finding ways to add …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/bronco-hockey-wmu-haworth

Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards

News

… Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Drs. Ann … with Western Michigan University's Distinguished Service Award during a ceremony Thursday, Oct. 7 . “One of higher … service and visionary leadership make her an invaluable asset to Western and the community. Even during the height of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65824

Registration open for new lifelong learning classes, trips

News

… Programs. In addition, the event will include a book swap and a chance to donate items to the Kalamazoo Literacy … are: Feb. 2—"Music Therapy: The Rhythm of Recovery," Dr. Edward A. Roth , professor of music and director of the music … in the half-day OLLI Healthy Living Conference set for Wednesday, May 2 , in WMU's College of Health and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44416

From Saabs to Delta – Steve Denomme Surfs the Turbulence to Success

College of Aviation

… because of the Covid pandemic, and like the rest of us -- was staggered under the ramifications of the "Ugly" -- the … City Bowl Request College of Aviation Information  Denomme was raised, the son of a police officer, in Oakland County's … could just be myself," he says.  "That one encounter helped set me up for a wonderful life and a career progression all …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/11/denomme