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Broncos take first place in inaugural Air Race Classic Derby
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… Airport (in Dayton, Ohio)," says Acosta, who graduated with a degree in aviation flight science in 2020 and … that trains pilots to be the most precise and accurate they can be, regardless of whether it is a competition or not." … Delta or United. "(Western) does a great job of preparing you for what it will be like as a professional pilot, as …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65143
Future Broncos use talents to help frontline health care workers
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… across the country. “My goal is to do as much as I can to help people in need,” says Ryan Barker , a Wisconsin … home in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. His basement is buzzing with activity around the clock as 15 3D printers crank out … and printing through high school engineering programs and a youth apprenticeship program. It’s allowed him to hone his …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59007
Fraternity camping out to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity
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… students on campus that while we are the privileged few who can attend college, not everyone is as lucky as we are. We … as well as more from our student body at Western so that we can truly have a huge impact on our community. It's a great … on Kalamazoo." How to donate Donations can be dropped off with the students during the campout. They also can be made …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/167
Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world
W Magazine
… Expert Insights: Raising young children in a screen-saturated world Submitted by … development. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Going to the grocery store with a three-year-old is not what it used to be. When a … phone as a distraction. But over time, such decisions can have unintended impacts, says Mindy Holohan, faculty …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72483
Ready for launch: Engineering grad poised to expand horizons of space research
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From a mechanical-minded undergrad with stars in her eyes to a sought-after aerospace … told me, 'I knew when I saw those shoes I was going to hire you,'" Mooney says. She used those shoes to hit the ground … adding energy to gas to create a charged plasma that can propel spacecraft beyond Earth's orbit. Specifically, …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-mechanical-engineering-space-research-margaret-mooney
Trailblazing dance student is first male on Bronco dance team
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… More than a decade later, he has connected that passion with purpose as a dance student at Western Michigan … me," he says. "It's always cool when people notice what you're doing." McNees hopes he's opened the door to even … Western's team. I think having public knowledge that a male can do this too is really important." The dance team …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66211
Grad student looks to fill critical gap in orientation and mobility specialists in South Africa
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… it comes to goals, Tracey Joubert sets the bar high. "My biggest thing in life is to be able to have a positive impact … goes unaddressed. Another survey estimates 97% of South Africans who are blind or visually impaired are unemployed. "In … the consciousness in terms of understanding that people with disabilities are fully capable and can be integrated in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65565
'Rock of Ages' joins Miller Auditorium's 2018-19 lineup
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… Sept. 30 The Choir of Man, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 17 Canceled "The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation-Live!" 2 p.m., … Oct. 20 "Lonesome Traveler: The Concert, The Roots of American Folk Music featuring Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and … Diavolo, 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27 The Chieftains with Paddy Moloney, 8 p.m., Friday, March 1 "RAIN—A Tribute …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47533
Director of riding center next up in Keystone Breakfast Series
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… Series Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on A horse and young client at the Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center … The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at 7:30 a.m. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (269) 387-6059. Free parking is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12623
From breakaways to business: The Slukynsky brothers’ Frozen Four journey
Haworth College of Business
… Grant and Hampton Slukynsky are skating toward success with Bronco pride. Grant Slukynsky brings his adaptability … in hand with being a good teammate,” he says. “On the ice, you have to read plays and make quick decisions. In … from the entire WMU community has been unreal, and we can't thank the fans enough!” As the Slukynsky brothers lace …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/bronco-hockey-wmu-haworth