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Airport and Aviation Extraordinaire: Ashley Lucas

College of Aviation

… Thinnes on While working her way through the WMU College of Aviation, Ashley Lucas admits that she had almost no time … Thumb.  As Lucas made her way through North Branch High School (Class of 2007), she was in search of a career path … a sounding board to bounce off ideas."  Lucas on her high school equestrian team, where she participated in speed …

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

Montgomery IDs and funds ideas to transform student life at WMU

News

… led to an announcement by WMU President Edward Montgomery of funding for two initiatives, designed to build a stronger … reduce reliance on tuition and state funding. Make WMU the school of choice for students, faculty, staff and community … leveraging gaming as a supported activity. The number of schools with competitive varsity programs is now near 50, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44612

College of Arts and Sciences students win big in 2025

College of Arts and Sciences

… College of Arts and Sciences students win big in 2025 Submitted by … the ice rink to the dance floor to the radio booth, College of Arts and Sciences students were a part of accomplishments at the highest level this year. They …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-national-wins-0

WMU public health, Unified clinics faculty forge ahead with experiential learning grants

College of Health and Human Services

… by Joel Krauss on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three separate groups of faculty from Western Michigan University's College of … applications together and who continue to develop these valuable experiences for our students each and every … Dr. Lori Gray in the holistic health studies program in the School of Interdisciplinary Health Programs. Read more For …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74883

Magnificently Managing an Airport: Sarah Pagano’s Aviation Management and Operations Success

College of Aviation

… Earhart scarf given to her by a mentor Sarah Pagano kind of grew up near the airport that serves her home community … , she took part in a summer aviation camp for high schoolers organized by the chapter of the Experimental … -- because, after her 2005 graduation from Midland High School, she trained for a career in health care and for the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/08/pagano

WMU introduces Google Apps for Education

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… Mich.—Western Michigan University has adopted a suite of Web-based productivity tools and storage from Internet … "In addition to WMU, the Kalamazoo and Portage public schools as well as the WMU Cooley Law School have adopted it, and so have all but four state …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21478

WMU prof listed among most influential education scholars

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… WMU prof listed among most influential education scholars … prolific and regularly cited expert on education policy and school reform. He is listed at No. 55 on the 2014 Rick Hess … since 1997, Miron has extensive experience evaluating school reforms and education policies in the United States …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12721

Public career fairs, special events for WMU students slated

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… aimed at the University's students and recent alumni. Both of the fairs are free and being held on WMU's main campus. … . Upcoming events The Graduate and Professional School Fair will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 24 … Room. Event descriptions The Graduate and Professional School Fair provides opportunities for those interested in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35635

WMU receives $1.4 million to start transportation research center

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… for additional years. KALAMAZOO—A multidisciplinary team of Western Michigan University researchers led by civil and … has received a $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to create one of 33 transportation … systems for commuters, but will also focus on school children, older adults, individuals with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/10797

Spring 2026 lineup announced for Custer Speaker Series 

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Submitted by Kayla Lambert on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Western Michigan … semester’s Custer Speaker Series lineup is packed with valuable information for students, faculty, staff and the … designed for students and community members to hear from professionals on topics that broaden attendees’ understanding …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/spring-2026-custer-speaker-series