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Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf

College of Aviation

… Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy … during his WMU Commencement in 1983 During a 27-year career in the Air Force, Tracy Smiedendorf logged more than … Michigan University College of Aviation with a degree in what was then known as flight technology:   On "9-11" he was …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf

Akol Abol: From Sudan to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and government-sponsored militias attacked my village in southern Sudan. I awoke to the sound of automatic weapon fire … through my small hut. Terrified and confused, I fled barefoot. But, I was noticed and chased into the dark woods … still had to worry about intruders coming at night to steal what little they owned. Death was a seemingly inevitable …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/09/akol-abol

Faculty panel to discuss Zika virus during public presentation

News

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--A team of faculty experts will discuss the Zika virus during a panel discussion Wednesday, Feb. 17 … Center. It is free and open to the public. Those attending are welcome to bring their lunch. Members of the panel will … Global Education is hosting the discussion to shed light on what the Zika virus is, what countries are affected, whether …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30281

Cross-cultural studying evens out education for German exchange student

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… on Maximilian Kollock discovered a different approach to the teaching of mathematics from Germany to the United States in his first math class at Western Michigan … range of disciplines. He said degree programs in Germany are much more focused on the major, offering little to no …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/max-kollock-spotlight

WMU Athletics kicks off official NIL partnership with Broncos Will Reign Collective

W Magazine

… by Erin Flynn on Western’s Jaden Nixon cuts through the Kent State defense. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Buoyed by the … and Mitch Zajac , the collective partners with Kalamazoo-area nonprofits to empower student-athletes to “maximize … of the classroom and off the court and field to think about what we need to be doing to develop students from a holistic …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/wmu-athletics-nil-partnership-broncos-will-reign-collective

Bringing the world home - Kalamazoo couple host international students to teach their children about other cultures

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Bringing the world home - Kalamazoo couple host international … other cultures Submitted by Christie Bierlein on By Margaret von Steinen   After the birth of their fourth child, … “Our kids love Tariq,” Miller said. “Our youngest was 1.5 years old when he moved in and she was a big mommy’s …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/08/bringing-world-home

Distance education, resiliency and coming out stronger: Q and A with Dr. Jim Eckert

Haworth College of Business

… has long incorporated video content into his courses. He shared with us how he is shifting his courses to a distance learning model and what students and faculty can gain from the experience. What sorts of content do you normally …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58668

Business information systems professor accepted into Fulbright Specialist Roster

Haworth College of Business

… Western Michigan University professor has been accepted to the prestigious Fulbright Specialist Roster. Dr. Bernard Han … States. Han's application essay discussed his ability to share his academic expertise to help a host institution … in the United States, is the academic home to more than 3,500 undergraduate students majoring in 18 specialized areas …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43781

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

Haworth College of Business

… From breakaways to business: The Slukynsky brothers’ Frozen Four journey Submitted by … University’s hockey team. Grant and Hampton Slukynsky are studying at WMU Haworth and chasing a national title at … isn’t just about the accolades but is a proving ground for what they’ve learned as students both on the ice and in the

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

President Montgomery forges legacy of student success

W Magazine

… legacy of student success Submitted by Erin Flynn on Over the course of eight years, President Montgomery presided … presidential administrations and had a 35-year academic career before joining WMU as its ninth president. Montgomery … of the WMU football team on campus during Fall Welcome. What would this new leader say to a group of awardees he …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes