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Wrenches and Wings: Morgan Boyd’s Mission to Keep Aviation Soaring
College of Aviation
… Wrenches and Wings: Morgan Boyd’s Mission to Keep Aviation Soaring Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … base at the Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field. The following summer found her interning at … flight department. But until then, she relishes what she is doing. "Every day is different," Boyd says. …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/07/boyd
‘Community-focused, innovative’ academic appointed to lead College of Health and Human Services
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
… for academic affairs, says. “Her community-focused expertise, innovative leadership skills and experience in building … will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission and serve the needs of our students, faculty and … which align with her professional goals and values. “What I saw during my visit to Western was the real …
https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/08/lillian-smith-new-chhs-dean
WMU alumni create educational opportunities for Kalamazoo refugees
News
… back in their chairs, six teenagers sit in a circle listening to a story. A volunteer teacher gestures to the … but all of them share a need to better understand English as refugees starting a new life in the United States. … help children dealing with war trauma. “These parents want what is best for their children but they have no idea how to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54617
DENSO Foundation gives $50,000 to support WMU student engineers
News
… approved the grant that will provide three well-established engineering teams a leg up in their preparations for … important for students to work with technology, to make mistakes and collaborate as a team on solutions. This type of … "Together, we were able to give DENSO a complete picture of what we accomplish in automotive engineering. These teams …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26445
Seita Scholars coaching program becomes national, international model
News
… Anonymous (not verified) on Seita Scholars KALAMAZOO, Mich.—What started as a program to help youths who have aged out … the College of Arts and Sciences Office of Undergraduate Advising, and Ronicka Hamilton , Seita Scholars Program coach, … international stage Feb. 22-25 at the National Academic Advising Association—NACADA—International Conference. They will …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29829
Native American Heritage Month 2024 recognized on Western's campus through variety of events
News
… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From an Indigenous music celebration to a discussion on environmental justice and the tribal community, a diverse array of events is planned at Western Michigan University throughout Native … but a chance to reeducate and improve people's knowledge on what has really happened," says Skyler Wolverton , B.S.'24, …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/native-american-heritage-month-2024-events-planned
WMU trustees approve Heritage Hall as name for Alumni Center site
News
… the home of the WMU Alumni Center on Prospect Hill, and it is slated to open during WMU's Oct. 23-25 Homecoming … of the University, the 53,000-square-foot building is a tangible example of both Kalamazoo's heritage as a … and, yes, a little luck all played a role in creating what has grown to be Western Michigan University," said Jim …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25457
WMU's 'living, learning laboratory' models sustainability
News
… laboratory' models sustainability Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Students sell produce at the farm stand outside the … planning and planting will over time return vitality to what was once barren. "It's all nut- and fruit-producing … season to Thanksgiving and beyond. Harvested carrots, eggplant, garlic, green beans, squash, peppers and other …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28342
Championing diversity and innovation
College of Arts and Sciences
… The first in her family to attend college, she studied Spanish and Japanese at Western Michigan University, although … became director of government relations for the Kellogg Co., serving as assistant U.S. trade representative for … and government affairs - it can be hard to point to exactly what's been accomplished, but this is different, and I'm …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-moore
Graphic design student learns art of networking at WMU
News
… at GHD Partners, the Western Michigan University alumna is a long way from her hometown of Spring Lake, Michigan. … Western Michigan University was one of the best decisions of my life," she says. "The Frostic School of Art … says. "How to talk to clients is a huge thing, as well as what's expected of us as a graphic designer in the actual …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57683