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Military friendly programs again put Western in the national spotlight

News

… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Western's ROTC program is one of several programs on campus that have led to national and … nationally for its outstanding programs and support of veterans and military-connected students. Resources including the Office of Military and Veterans Affairs , a veterans lounge …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72479

Managing Matthew Wietstock: Pursuing a Career in Operations through Flight

College of Aviation

… through Flight Submitted by Tom Thinnes on The thrill of riding a roller coaster is not the one you want to repeat in an airplane. Nevertheless, College of Aviation junior Matthew Wietstock is such a fan of the … management and operations and then one in aviation flight science .  Peers normally reverse that plan. What he does …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/12/wietstock

Ethics Center speakers tackle politics, robot rights and more

News

… in Southeastern Europe and the Arab world, kicks off the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society's fall 2019 lecture series at Western … the center is now housed in the College of Arts and Sciences. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54876

Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. Joseph Archaeological Project

College of Arts and Sciences

… Anthropology professor emeritus receives State History Award for Fort St. … devoting decades to exploring the local history of a single site. Imagine the thrill of uncovering artifacts from the 18th century and being able …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70260

WMU expert tells PBS audience University has resources to help vulnerable students transition to college

College of Education and Human Development

… Dr. Wanda Hadley. Dr. Wanda Hadley Hadley, an associate professor of educational leadership in higher education, discussed … a panelist on Beacon College's educational show, “A World of Difference” which premiered on PBS on  May 6. During the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71595

Governor appoints two to eight-year terms as WMU trustees

News

… Mich.—Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has appointed Ron Kitchens of Kalamazoo and Shani Penn of Detroit as new members of the … and in local and national politics. Kitchens holds a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Missouri … Financial Services and Chrysler Financial. In addition to a bachelor's degree in marketing from WMU, Penn holds a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/37057

Light Center for Chinese Studies funds a documentary, a biography and a multimedia online language studies platform in 2025

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Institute for Global Education announces new recipients of the 2025 Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies … on greater China and promote public understanding of its history, culture and global impact,” says Dr. Ying Zeng , director of the Light Center. “These awards showcase the diversity …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/12/grant-awards

WMU Sky Broncos competing this week in regional competition

News

… , a sophomore from Hinsdale, Illinois, studying flight science Alex Austin , a freshman from Mississauga, Ontario, studying flight science Elizabeth Bates , a junior from Plymouth, Massachusetts, studying flight science and administration Alex Bych , a senior from Somers, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19534

Discover the IIAS Experience at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… for Intercultural and Anthropological Studies (IIAS) offers students dynamic academic programs that explore the complexities of human culture, diversity, and history. IIAS programs … Established in 2018 within the College of Arts and Sciences, IIAS has quickly become a multidisciplinary hub …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/02/iiasexperience

Aspiring educators gather from across the state to learn, grow and collaborate

College of Education and Human Development

… grow and collaborate Submitted by Chris Hybels on Attendees of the "So, you want to be a Teacher?" event pose for a … team building activities led by Dr. Brianne Pitts.  Members of AEM's E-board pose with Dr. Brianne Pitts (center). … for interviews. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Aspiring Educators of Michigan (AEM) at Western Michigan University recently …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71409