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Friday Feature: Ashley Pratt

College of Aviation

… week’s Friday Feature is Ashley Pratt, a flight instructor and a Bronco alumna. Graduating from the College of Aviation … in the area with her husband and children. She was drawn to Western because of the University’s culture. “People that … children grew and became more independent, she returned to Western and to flying in 2018. Becoming a flight instructor …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/03/pratt

Multimillion-dollar research center addresses construction challenges

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An interdisciplinary group of Western Michigan University researchers is busily studying new and creative ways to build better in an age of climate … Dr. Upul Attanayake Dr. William Liou Dr. Xiaoyun Shao This spring, the Georgeau Center awarded continuation grants to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47955

Time to make nominations for fall Make a Difference awards

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… logo. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Nominations for the fall round of Western Michigan University's semiannual Make a Difference … that recognizes staff members for their accomplishments and daily investment of energy and creativity. It features … exceptional service to the University. Every fall and spring, semiannual awards are presented to a maximum of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19421

WMU hosts ‘Dine 4 Justice’ fundraiser for Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows

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… Justice Fellows Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations is partnering with the BLOCKS Club … The second cohort of fellows is wrapping up its work this spring. Supported by a grant from the Public Welfare …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71381

Poet, advocate for undocumented writers is next Frostic speaker

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich—Poet Marcelo Hernandez Castilo will read from his works at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 15 , as part of the spring 2018 Gwen Frostic Reading Series at Western Michigan University. Castilo, the author of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45699

Finding an open door: Jordan Chopp’s ambition towards education

Haworth College of Business

… originally began his college career, the time wasn’t right, and he made the decision to leave to work full-time. Years later, after meeting his wife who was a student at Western Michigan University, he decided to take a chance on … aster of Human Resources and Labor Relations program in the spring of 2023. The decision to take his education a step …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70178

Social work students strengthen partnership with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center

College of Health and Human Services

… Submitted by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students in Western Michigan University’s macro social work course, SWRK 4010: Task Groups and Organizations , continued their partnership with Honor … 2025. The experience supported the course’s focus on understanding how organizations operate and how social workers …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/honorcu2

WMU student receives $10,000 accountancy scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Kallie Mac , a student at Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business, … students to pursue careers in auditing. Mac graduated in spring 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in accountancy and is now pursuing a Master of Science in Accountancy at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68477

Lauren Dani: Selling solutions

Haworth College of Business

… Mich.—Formative childhood experiences often stick with us and contribute to our identity. For Lauren Dani , a Western Michigan University senior from Plymouth, Michigan, … WMU at the National Collegiate Sales Competition in spring 2023. I traveled to Atlanta  and placed in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75079

New Issues authors to read as part of Frostic Reading Series

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… Mich.—Two authors who have had their work published by Western Michigan University's literary press New Issues Poetry and Prose will be featured in the next installment of the spring 2015 Gwen Frostic Reading Series. Matt Burriesci , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22552