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WMU aviation instructor, student win statewide awards

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… awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Michigan Department of Transportation has recognized a Western Michigan University faculty member and student among the … Student of the Year. The awards were presented at the 2026 Michigan Airport Conference in East Lansing.   “We couldn’t …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mdot-aviation-educator-student-awards-2025

Friday Feature: Chris Ko

College of Aviation

… fellow students as Chris Ko! Chris is a junior at Western Michigan University majoring in aviation flight science. He … at the College of Aviation. Chris grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He decided to study aviation at WMU because it …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/ko

Longtime education professor named new dean of honors college

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… Consumer Sciences, has been named the new dean of Western Michigan University's Lee Honors College, effective Jan. 1 . … writing has focused on the topics of collaborative family health care, brief solution-oriented treatment and couple …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36729

From Colorado to Kazoo - Maya Thornley's Aviation Elevation

College of Aviation

… state of Colorado. Since her 2017 graduation from Western Michigan University with a degree in aviation flight … company's first all-female crew, piloting a flight from its Michigan headquarters to Florida, with a trip across Lake Michigan in the middle leg. The Colorado native is now …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/thornley

Former President Elson Floyd dies in Washington

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… Mich.— Dr. Elson S. Floyd , sixth president of Western Michigan University, died in Washington Saturday, June 20 , … of Dr. Floyd represents a profound loss for both Western Michigan University and higher education as a whole," says … signs capital outlay funding for long-awaited College of Health and Human Services to be built on the Oakland Drive …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/25003

Leadership and business strategy: The stakes are high, the recommendations real

Haworth College of Business

… is a place-based investment firm with a focus on West Michigan companies and preserving local ownership of area … Dr. Derrick McIver , the firm is the lynchpin of Western Michigan University’s leadership and business strategy (LBS) … and self-assurance as professionals, as well as healthy habits as students. Mady Muir listens to Dr. Doug …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/leadership-business-strategy-2026

When curiosity composes a career

University Advancement

… Cumming and Ari Shapiro. Koperski had his eyes on Western Michigan University long before he arrived on campus. He … out my own music,” he said. He has since returned to West Michigan, where he continues to work on creative projects …

https://wmich.edu/alumni/news/2026/05/alumni-henry-koperski-music-broadway-performance-career

Business pitch competition and showcase open to WMU student entrepreneurs

Haworth College of Business

… Pitch Competition on Thursday, March 24 , at Western Michigan University. About the competition Aspiring … Wednesday, March 16 : 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., 4267 College of Health and Human Services Building. Competition Thursday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30366

Top seniors honored as 2016 Presidential Scholars

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… Mich.—Fifty students will be recognized as Western Michigan University's top seniors for 2016 during the … of Kalamazoo. Art— Sarah N. Spohn of Laingsburg, Michigan. Aviation sciences— Megan E. Voisard of Otsego, … Kelsey E. Ennis of Midland, Michigan. Human performance and health education— Kelsey A. Berry of Kalamazoo. Industrial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31219

Numerous WMU events slated for Hispanic Heritage Month

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… series of public events will be taking place at Western Michigan University this fall in observance of Hispanic … from Mexico, and Grupo Evolución , a duo from Holland, Michigan, that will present traditional Tex-Mex music. Also … WMU's homecoming football game), tailgate tent next to the Health and Human Services Building. Alumni will gather to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42461