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Celebrating Those Who Keep Aviation Moving Forward

College of Aviation

… Celebrating Those Who Keep Aviation Moving Forward Submitted by Tom Thinnes on One of best events at the … leadership, service, innovation, mentorship, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. This year's honorees … safety, and excellence.  During his time at WMU, he helped modernize flight training, played a pivotal role in the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/08/ard

Associate director of culinary operations makes mark in nationwide cooking competition

Dining Services

… Chef Francisco to stretch his creative muscles in the kitchen, his participation has even bigger implications for … says Francisco. "Cooking in national contests is one way I am able to have a creative outlet, without causing … he gets the desired result. This mentality is a major asset for Dining Services, especially as we move to offering …

https://wmich.edu/dining/news/2024/09/cando-challenge-0

Top-shelf training: Next Generation Category Management

Haworth College of Business

… itself, incorporating new frameworks alongside AI. Always at the forefront of the food and CPG industry, Western … it.  The Next Generation Category Management training was facilitated by presenters from Intent Ai, including Dr. … enable category management teams to synthesize large data sets in minutes versus days, weeks or even months.” She adds …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/11/next-generation-category-management

In Memoriam, summer 2026

W Magazine

… BS ’51, Nov. 29, 2025, Grand Rapids, MI Ona Eileene (Pappe) Wall , BA ’52, MA ’64, Dec. 7, 2025, Grandville, MI Muriel … Robins , BA ’54, Nov. 24, 2025, Livonia, MI Willard Howard Mejeur , BS ’54, Dec. 10, 2025, Cadillac, MI Thomas … Sept. 21, 2025, Greensboro, NC Barbette Louise (Spinner) Kitchen , BA ’64, Jan. 5, 2026, Elk Rapids, MI Ronald Arthur …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/memoriam-summer-2026

WMU community shows up big to welcome new Broncos to campus

News

… as they moved their students into residence halls. There was plenty of furniture assembling as students settled into their new homes. Dr. Chris Cheatham, interim … Band, students and community members packing campus with swag under their arms and smiles on their faces—Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/09/fall-welcome-broncos-move-2026

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

Study Abroad

… its welcoming psychology department and its overall home-away-from-home vibe. During my first year, I attended a few … a long time, I had felt stuck at a mediocre level of goal setting. I was comfortable and hesitant to go the extra mile … with a classmate on the study abroad program, Singapore: Modernity, Culture & Social Change . McWhorter is a WMU …

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

South campus transformation moves forward with opening of Arcadia Flats

News

… South campus transformation moves forward with opening of Arcadia Flats Submitted by Erin Flynn … ice from the steps in front of Arcadia Flats. A student settles into his apartment. Ryan Ingerson, from Clio, … LaGrone, right, gets some help unpacking things in her new kitchen. Each of the six-story building's 197 units has its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62814

Western remembers VP Emeritus Robert Beam

W Magazine

… development for 22 years, directing long-term planning and modernization initiatives until his retirement in 2007. In …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/western-remembers-vp-emeritus-robert-beam

Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf

College of Aviation

… University College of Aviation with a degree in what was then known as flight technology:   On "9-11" he was in the Pentagon when the hijacked airliner slammed into … overseas deployments to Japan, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar.  More often than not, he was in command of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf

Music student amps up audio production experience with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame internship

News

… production intern at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.   “It was an amazing experience,” he says. “I learned so much more and was able to do so much more than I was expecting.”   … program taught me the basics for running a live sound setup,” he says. “That gave me a really solid foundation …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/09/aiden-lambert-multimedia-arts-technology-internship-rock-roll-hall-fame