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Pursuing Airport and Operational Opportunities: Ricardo Escalante-Villalta is Catapulting from AZO to an Aviation Career
College of Aviation
… by Tom Thinnes on Everybody is unique in his or her own way, but Ricardo Escalante-Villalta can boast of another … affinity for all things aviation to a childhood home that was in the proximity of a major airport -- in his case two, … joining Lansing and Chicago's Midway as its other nearby service areas. "I loved working there because of its group …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/escalante-villa
Gov. Snyder reappoints department chair to state board
News
… to WMU, Smith worked for the federal Internal Revenue Service, Barrow, Aldridge & Co., Deloitte & Touche, American Corp., and Wayne State University. Smith holds a bachelor of business …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41684
True belonging and troubleshooting: cybersecurity student finds joy in ever-evolving field
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… to Western Michigan University is an exciting choice, made after careful consideration; for others, attending the … student Rua Hamed Salim Al Rasbi studying at WMU was fate. “I didn’t choose Western myself—my scholarship and … Oman. “This is my first time in the United States, and I was initially very nervous about how different everything …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/cybersecurity-fate-al-rasbi
Sanford Center for Financial Planning and Wellness celebrates grand opening
News
… alumnus Todd Sanford , CEO and founder of Sanford Financial Services of Portage, established the center, which will serve students and community members in a variety of ways. One of those ways is through financial coaching where trained students …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51014
WMU alumnus breaks new ground with unique flooring business
News
… degree in industrial design and started his company shortly after. In his interview, he reflects on his educational … complete prorate statements, rate installers and more. What was the most valuable part of your WMU experience? Being a … to put in a lot of extra effort and I felt like we were always battling time when it came to balancing multiple hours …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48159
Trustees approve retirements of 11 faculty, 14 staff members
News
… status. Their names, positions, years of continuous service and effective dates of retirement are: Dr. Bassam E. … College of Business, 14 years, effective March 31, 2013 Dr. Warren E. Lacefield, senior research associate in the … Dec. 18, 2012 Faculty leaves Sabbatical leave for Dr. R. Wayne Fuqua, chair and professor of psychology, effective …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5432
University to honor its top four staffers for 2016-17
News
… have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. The award is the highest accolade WMU bestows specifically on non-faculty employees for their service. Recipients are selected from each academic year's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42945
WMU ranked by TIME as a ‘Best College for Future Leaders’
Haworth College of Business
… they thrive and shape its future,” says WMU President Edward Montgomery . “We’re overjoyed with the national … business strategy graduates are working full time quickly after earning their degree , according to the 2023-24 Career …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/time-leaders-haworth-2025
Sindecuse Health Center achieves re-accreditation
Sindecuse Health Center
… Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After going through an extensive assessment and evaluation … quality programs, prescription availability and integrated services delivered under one roof by compassionate, caring … endorsed through accreditation." The health center was surveyed in March by an AAAHC expert in quality care …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46877
Medieval Congress free to local residents registering now
News
… the free or nominal-cost registration options may register after April 25, but they will be assessed a $50 late fee. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/341