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Marching with Mardoian – Dylan Sets His Sights on the Sky

College of Aviation

… Marching with Mardoian – Dylan Sets His Sights on the Sky Submitted by Tom Thinnes on There are aviation programs that focus solely on that particular … since my years in junior high. I didn't want to stop doing what I loved. So, I didn't at Western. As a drill …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/08/mardoian

WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU Study Abroad honors eight recipients of the prestigious Gilman Scholarship Submitted by John Sweeney … the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship in 2025, matching last year’s record for the prestigious federal … increasing participation among students who historically are underrepresented in study abroad.” says Joe Milostan,  …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/gilman-scholarship-recipients

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

Airplanes, Students, and Camaraderie: Tracey Kauppila Keeps Her Head in the Clouds and Eyes on the Prize

College of Aviation

… and Camaraderie: Tracey Kauppila Keeps Her Head in the Clouds and Eyes on the Prize Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … of experience when approaching her current duties over what is now nearing two decades of duration.  "My previous … and procedures of the institution.  They allowed me to prepare myself to grow and take on greater responsibilities."    …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/kauppila

WMU Beyond Borders: Anniya McWhorter’s decision to travel to Singapore

Study Abroad

… people. It was great, and honestly, I thought that was all there was to college.  Then, over the summer, I had a … . Eden Lath am , study abroad specialist at WMU, shared her love for the study abroad programs she had been … events , visit  WMU News  online. Contact: John Sweeney May 5, 2026 …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/05/student-story-anniya-mcwhorter

WMU among grant winners recognized at 'Americas' summit

News

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Both Sides of the Fence students and faculty members gather for a group … demand." WMU's Both Sides of the Fence course received a $25,000 grant funded by the Coca-Cola Foundation. Through … says, the vast majority of immigrants to the United States are Mexican, with the highest percentage coming from the

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23193

WMU sales program once again ranked as one of the best in the U.S.

Haworth College of Business

… WMU sales program once again ranked as one of the best in the U.S. Submitted by Amy Coughenour on … sales skills and lead to confidence and success in their careers.  Professors Jim Eckert and Eric Zahrai interact with … “WMU’s spot on the Sales Education Foundation list confirms what we have known for over 20 years—what we teach, how we …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/08/sef2024

Upton announces VetSuccess program for WMU, KVCC and KCC

News

… life will be able to tap an array of new services to help them succeed, thanks to a decision by the U.S. Department ofthe nation and the only one in Michigan. The program is geared to providing the kind of supportive campus environment … named by Military Times' Edge Magazine as one of the top 50 "Best for Vets" schools in the nation in each of the past …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/332

WMU set to cultivate next generation of school psychologists with landmark grant

College of Education and Human Development

… director and co-project director. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A $650,000 grant to Western Michigan University from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity …   "The goal in developing this EdS program is to prepare practitioners so they can make an impact in their …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/07/school-psychologist-grant-michigan-college-education-human-development

WMU-related travel to China prohibited

News

… Mich.—Western Michigan University has been monitoring the coronavirus situation this week. Late Thursday, Jan. 30 … until further notice. Travel authorizations to China, which are to be completed in advance, will not be approved. … and the State Department’s Travel Advisories website . What you need to know about coronavirus: Novel coronavirus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57804