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Western welcomes more than 275 new international students to campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… in the Student Center just days before classes began, signs reading “ You Are Welcome Here ” in multiple languages … get involved. Buster Bronco, the university’s mascot, hugged and took selfies with the new students.   International …   “This is not one of those things where you just got up in the morning, left your home, got on your bicycle or …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/international-enrollment-2025

From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po Hsien 'Johnny' Chen

College of Aviation

… are in Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, and who ended up in Southwest Michigan by way of the northern Indiana … in Detroit, Chicago and nine other major airports.  When he signed on as a first officer, Chen became one of more than … others from different international communities."  Another bonus, he says, was the WMU class in international aviation. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/01/chen

Celebration, connection and campus changes welcome new and returning Broncos at fall welcome

News

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Western Michigan University is gearing up to welcome thousands of new and returning students to … campus. It feels more like a team effort,” Porter says. Sign up to help with move in Building community from day one … to Tuesday, Aug. 21– 26 , and is packed with events designed to help students settle in, make friends and get to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/broncos-return-fall-welcome-2025

Physician assistant students explore global medicine in Kenya

College of Health and Human Services

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/09/elective-africa

The Hagan Hangar: A Family’s Legacy Takes Wing at Western Michigan University

College of Aviation

… and Mom Beth works for Delta Elite Services.    "Growing up," says Justin, "we took lots of non-rev flights out of … WMU campus and what he saw at the college's base at Kellogg Field made the sale.     Four years and almost 24 months … Draft in Detroit, April 2024 While also not forgetting the bonuses and benefits that accrue with their chosen field -- …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/06/hagan

Important outdoor projects completed this summer

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Several important outdoor projects wrapped up at Western Michigan University this summer, significantly changing the look and feel of various campus … be the inspiration for WMU's school colors. As an added bonus for Prospect Hill's revitalization, the Heritage Hall …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34978

Campus volunteers needed for Kalamazoo Marathon

Community Partnerships

… will begin at 7:30 a.m. and conclude around 9:30 a.m. Sign up online to volunteer . WMU volunteers will provide … organizations, departments and offices are welcome to sign up to host an excitement zone with or without a theme. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52652

From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg

College of Aviation

… grass-strip airport near Napoleon, Mich., taking sky divers up aboard a single-engine Cessna.  Far from satisfying and … who happened to be participating in the WMU ROTC program suggested that Vanderberg had what it takes to join … and strategic tactics.  That qualified for being assigned to the 10th Mountain Division based at Ft. Drum in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/vanderberg

Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set

College of Aviation

… the rank of captain and the status of flight operations supervisor for SkyWest Airline, the regional enterprise based … Sharon Van Dyken, Annie Quardokus , Jana Zollinger, Tracy Kauppila, Shelbi Tierney, Tom McLaughlin, Russ Kavalhuna , Jim … allowed me to make new friends and industry connections.  A bonus was flying to those events."   Dillon during his WMU …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon

Breaking Barriers: Blind international students find opportunity at WMU

International Student and Scholar Services

… Michigan University this month. Click here to donate and support the CELCIS scholarship fund.  KALAMAZOO, Mich. — … of English instruction, campus orientation and mobility support.   “With the help of CELCIS, we created a program to … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/11/celcis-south-korea