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Setting his Sights – Sam Stallman Strives for Success

College of Aviation

… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Sam Stallman will have two of the three career bases covered when his days at the WMU College of Aviation are behind him. The Elkhart, Ind., native, now … far.  As I said, I had prior experience at a great flight school, but WMU has really helped me become much more …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/10/stallman

Patrick’s Plan: Senger Turns Wrenches, Makes Music and Aspires to Fly in the Military

College of Aviation

… hails from Marine City, Mich., and intends to join a branch of the military, it seems there would be only one logical … major in aviation technical operations in the WMU College of Aviation. Instead of humming the notes that accompany … but he can trace that inkling back to his years in middle school.  What pointed him toward the College of Aviation was …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/02/senger

Building a future defined by connection and purpose

Haworth College of Business

… to forensic accounting and more, there are a vast number of choices to ensure an exciting and rewarding career.” Having applied to WMU right after high school, Andres had hopes of becoming a band director. While he was accepted into the school of music, his grades were not good enough to be …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/accountancy-michael-andres-naba-nontraditional-student

Lessons in language: Mastering Japanese, computer engineering opens doors for WMU grad

News

… the mountains above Nagano, Japan, Noah Braasch was on top of the world in more ways than one. In 2023 , the Western … started thinking about it in 2019 while I was still in high school, ... but that was sort of a pipe dream at that point … uniquely challenging. “I nearly failed French in high school,” he remembers. But with determination and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-computer-engineering-japanese-noah-braasch

WMU, area law enforcement to conduct training exercise in Knauss Hall during fall break

News

… Mich.— The Western Michigan University Department of Public Safety will join Kalamazoo-area law enforcement … coordination and readiness among first responders. Members of the campus community may see police and fire vehicles and personnel in the vicinity of Knauss Hall throughout the exercise. No live weapons or …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/public-safety-training-event

From cowboy hats to kickoff: Bronco pride on display during WMU Spirit Week, Homecoming 2025

News

… From cowboy hats to kickoff: Bronco pride on display during WMU Spirit Week, … from Friday to Sunday, Oct. 10-12 . With a weekend full of spirited traditions, high-energy events and heartfelt … Bronco pride will be on full display.   “Homecoming is one of the most exciting times for WMU. It is one of my personal …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/homecoming-2025-weekend-kickoff

Behind-the-scenes New York Fashion Week experience solidifies future for Western fashion design student

News

… Western at New York Fashion Week: The Shows through the UofNYFW program. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walking down Fifth Avenue … away for a once-in-a-lifetime experience behind the scenes of February's New York Fashion Week (NYFW): The Shows, … she interacted with courtesy of UofNYFW, an extremely valuable networking tool as she looks toward graduation in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71033

Empowering Futures already making impact on student success

Empowering Futures

… success Submitted by Megan Looker on Katie Easley, director of student success, listens to presentations at the Empowering Futures Work Group Kickoff Breakfast on Dec. 7. President Montgomery addresses the importance of the Empowering Futures project with the eight work …

https://wmich.edu/empowering-futures/news/2022/12/70204

Western faculty members’ tenure, promotions celebrated

News

… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A number of outstanding Western Michigan University faculty members … have greatly benefited from your presence and your invaluable contributions. Your commitment to excellence and your … faculty members received tenure: Elissa Allen , WMU Bronson School of Nursing Mert Atilhan , Department of Chemical and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75883

Students apply real-world skills in capstone projects presented at Senior Engineering Design Conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… students across Western Michigan University’s College of Engineering and Applied Sciences are preparing for one of their biggest accomplishments yet: they are getting ready to graduate. As a part of this accomplishment, seniors develop capstone projects to …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/fall-2025-senior-engineering-design