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WMU welcomes more than 50 new international students this January

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… the 53 newcomers, approximately 40% are entering a graduate program at WMU, while 45% are pursuing undergraduate … The Institute facilitates short- and long-term study abroad programs for students, faculty and staff. It also hosts a … Michigan. These initiatives include designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities; providing outreach …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/international-orientation-25

A Bronco in a Blackhawk – A Salute to Doug Stutzman’s Service

College of Aviation

… boost his bid for acceptance in the Army's flight-training program for warrant officers, Dave Powell, dean of the … chose Western because of its "globally recognized aviation program, the excellent reputation of the faculty and … of an innovative Army initiative called the "Career Skills Program."  Basically, it allows those transitioning back …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/dougstutzman

The Aviation Advantage: Ed Florek Flourishes in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… of its College of Aviation -- specifically its maintenance program.  "I have always been interested in aviation," he … 's main campus and the Battle Creek base of the aviation program is not that far away from his origins -- about a … that's just what I wanted to do.  He mentioned Western's program and pointed out that it was located right near where …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/09/florek

The Hagan Hangar: A Family’s Legacy Takes Wing at Western Michigan University

College of Aviation

… have -- connections to Western's highly respected aviation program:  older brother Justin, who is now in Envoy Air's training program for first officers; sister Jillian, a part of the … in his footsteps by enrolling in its "outstanding aviation program."  Before earning her degree in the fall of 2024, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/06/hagan

Carlson, Hettinger to lead WMU board in 2013

News

… officers serve one-year terms. Carlson replaces William D. Johnston of Portage, Mich., who remains on the board. … and George W. Bush—and in 1995 was selected by then Gov. John Engler as the state's Economic Developer of the Year. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/5320

High school seniors invited to fall open houses

News

… get acquainted with the University's exceptional academic programs, services, resources and student organizations. … begins with check-in at 8:30 a.m. A welcome by President John M. Dunn and remarks by other officials will follow from … programs offered Get the facts on financial aid and scholarships Hear about living on campus Special afternoon …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2268

Speakers tackle opioid crisis, civil discourse, mass violence, more

News

… Conversations: Dialogue, Deliberation, and Engaged Scholarship." Her presentation, part of WMU's Visiting Scholars and Artists program, is at 5 p.m. in Room 1028 Brown Hall. Tuesday, Feb. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51013

From vault to venue: Waldo’s new event space opens

University Libraries

… event space in the library for both library and campus programming, gatherings and meetings. Before Room 3016 … says Garrison. The old Reading Room was used for library programming, but it was too small and lacked the amenities … opened, it has been used for many events, including student programming, campus meetings, retreats, classes and …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impract-report-new-event-space

Redirecting the Aviation Dream: Jonathan Freye Leverages Himself as an Aviation Lobbyist

College of Aviation

… Calhoun Area Career Center (CACC) had plans for an aviation program for 11th and 12 graders in high school.  Needed was … technology, engineering and math) instructor to create the program from scratch and Freye filled the bill.  "I spent …   Before the college formed its own student-ambassador program, Freye performed similar duties for the WMU Office …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/10/freye

State-of-the-art laboratory to tackle shortage of manufacturing talent

News

… 90 percent of the demand. The facility will serve as a program to cultivate the next generation of engineers, … Mattoon, associate provost of WMU's Extended University Programs. "These pathways can lead to new skills, … through private investment efforts. Bringing ideas to life John C. Kennedy, former CEO and president of Autocam Corp., …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42852