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Helping people is alumna Ali Yoder’s greatest resource

WMU Alumni

… my first year and never changed it,” she says. “I knew I wanted to pursue a career in business, and my dad, who spent … HR. He felt it fit my personality and strengths, and he was right.” Yoder’s dad also believed that a college degree … when supporting multiple union contract negotiations.”  After graduating, Yoder has gone on to lead a more than …

https://wmich.edu/alumni/news/2026/10/alum-ali-yoder-greatest-resource

Activities start Nov. 6 in honor of veterans, military personnel

News

… Red Cross blood drive from 10:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in Room 1305 of the Activity Therapy Building, which serves as ROTC … and use "wmu" as the sponsor code or call (800) 733-2767. Walk-in donors also are welcome. WMU student veterans from … speak about their war-time experiences. Activities before, after Veterans Day Thursday, Nov. 6 —A Broncos for Heroes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20045

From Engineer to Entrepreneur: How Talal Arshad turned global ambitions into a thriving local business

International Student and Scholar Services

… in December 2025 in hopes of bringing people together. “WMU was one of the very few schools that offered the program I was looking for,” says Arshad. “Seeing the beautiful campus, … is the place where I can spend the rest of my school life.” After earning his Bachelor of Science in aerospace …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2026/08/aerospace-alumni-arshad

UPDATE: City lifts boil water advisory; WMU finishes flushing water systems, changing filters

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… UPDATE: City lifts boil water advisory; WMU finishes flushing water systems, changing filters Submitted by Paula M. Davis … are cleared for use.  *** Tuesday, Sept. 22 update: Dining Services is back to normal operations, with the exception of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/09/campus-operations-update-amid-boil-water-advisory

Building Connections, Building a Career: Johan George's Aviation Journey

College of Aviation

… are really helping yourself. The flight-science major, halfway between his junior and senior year in the WMU College of … value." Being an ambassador "has helped me grow in many ways," he says.  "I talk to prospective students about our … and the quality of the training. George on the ramp after his instrument checkride. It was in the latter phase …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/10/george

WMU welcomes 242 new international students

International Student and Scholar Services

… WMU Student Center at International Student Orientation, waving Bronco flags and the flags of their home countries.  … for student affairs and dean of students. The event was hosted by International Student and Scholar Services . Max encouraged students to remember that life is …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2026/10/international-students-orientation-2026

Western honors staff who go above and beyond with Make a Difference Annual Award

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… who go above and beyond with Make a Difference Annual Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … four exceptional staff members whose dedication and service have made a lasting impact on students, colleagues … Victoria Hastings , Giulia Hayes , Chris Salvaggio and Teri Wagner will be honored as the Make a Difference Annual Award …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/09/make-difference-annual-award-2026-recipients-recognized

Earth Day marks grand opening of new, dedicated space for WMU’s IDEAS Collaboratory

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… Learning Venture Grants , the IDEAS Collaboratory was created in 2024 by Brickman and Dr. Sharon Gill , … changed my career trajectory, because I’m exploring my scientific research and science concepts in art in a way … second cohort.    Trapp came to Western to study with Gill after managing a nature center for several years.   Students …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/earth-day-2026-grand-opening-ideas-collaboratory

David Chaplin obituary

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… sociology at Western Michigan University, died July 27 . He was 86. Chaplin joined the WMU faculty in 1972 to serve as chair of the Department of Sociology and retired in 1992 after 20 years of service to the University. He chaired the sociology …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42352

Ask, don’t answer: WMU professor uses AI tools to boost student engagement

College of Arts and Sciences

… on anything from Dostoyevsky to data science in an instant was shocking, exciting and, for many, frightening. Now, in … serves as a personalized, 24/7 tutor.  "I would love it if after every week of class, I'm able to sit down for 10 to 15 … using dialogue and open-ended questions to guide students toward their own conclusions. When a student asks a question, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/09/cas-magazine-economics-ai-tools