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Level Up Your Security Game with NINJIO

Information Technology

… Your Security Game with NINJIO Submitted by Gary Barton on The traditional, lengthy training format is gone. NINJIO delivers short, animated episodes that are both entertaining and educational. The episodes … to build a strong, security-savvy culture here at WMU. So, what’s the deal? Starting Tuesday, October 28, all faculty …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/10/level-your-security-game-ninjio

The Lovable Latvian, Janis Strupis is making waves in the WMU Aviation Technical Operations Program

College of Aviation

The Lovable Latvian, Janis Strupis is making waves in the … Green Card that same year," he says,  which directed his career path toward the United States and WMU.  A federal … three-quarters become American citizens.  Janis mirrored what many in his homeland decided decades ago.  As the Cold …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/strupis

Multihyphenate alumna Kelly Burris is a highflyer

W Magazine

… Burris flies her own plane to meet with clients around the globe. (Photo by Morgan Andersen Photography) KALAMAZOO, … when you show up, when you listen and when you understand what your clients are building, everything else follows,” she says.  Burris’ …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/alumna-trustee-kelly-burris-profile

Super Bowl-winning coach John Harbaugh reflects on his start at Western: ‘The greatest three coaching years of my life’

News

… coach John Harbaugh reflects on his start at Western: ‘The greatest three coaching years of my life’ Submitted by … Bowl-winning coach, it was the pinnacle of Harbaugh’s career—a career that began with his first coaching job at … He continues, recalling his father's advice, “‘You know what I need you to do. Just have  good relationships with …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/john-harbaugh-baltimore-ravens-super-bowl-winning-coach-wmu-alumni

Spring virtual book clubs examine ethical questions

News

… questions Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What are the responsibilities of political parties and citizens in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62657

Rising Up with Riley Trygstad – Taking to the Skies and Piloting Her Path

College of Aviation

… Rising Up with Riley Trygstad – Taking to the Skies and Piloting Her Path Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … herself as a pathfinding pioneer, but her aspirations now are to be one.  "Considering that aviation for the most part … to work with people, likes hands-on work -- and you list what you are looking for in a job, such as pay, work …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/09/trygstad

WMU’s Venture Studio turns design students into founders

College of Fine Arts

… founders Submitted by Brandi Engel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— If they were nervous, it was hard to tell. On a Friday evening … two semesters building from scratch. And they were prepared. The event, presented in collaboration with Liminal … to making ideas real.” From real problems to real ventures What makes that preparation tangible is the nature of the

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2026/05/venture-studio-pitch-event

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

College of Aviation

… 2023 WMU Alumna Karlee Erickson after passing her Movement Area Driver's Test at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG) Alumni Update: Since the … Michigan, one of the planet's Garden of Eden attractions.  "What a great opportunity to learn and grow," she says.  "I …

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

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

College of Aviation

… From Saabs to Delta – Steve Denomme Surfs the Turbulence to Success Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Steve Denomme's movie script for his aviation career could be "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," with the … never knew anything different.  It was my introduction into what I would be doing with my life."    Initially deciding …

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

Bronco back in the saddle focused on alumni experience

W Magazine

… Bronco back in the saddle focused on alumni experience Submitted by Erin … moment: Maybe I could be the right candidate.” Her career shift and move across the state came at just the right … and resident assistant (RA) to this very day. “Much of what I needed to know to succeed in life, I actually learned …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/heather-stanley-bronco-focused-on-alumni-experience