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Out of this Earth: Margo Vriesinga Reaches for the Stars with Virgin Galactic

College of Aviation

… to passively engage in outer space exploits. For some, the words acted as a magnet, drawing the individuals towards the human quest to explore and colonize the space … all right – even though I hadn’t been in a class of his for nearly a year. That meant a lot to me and showed how much he …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/03/vriesinga

New leadership at WMU's International Student and Scholar Services

International Student and Scholar Services

… of a strategic three-year international student recruitment plan. Amber Li comes to Western Michigan University … complicated," says Max. "It is also a challenging but rewarding time for HIGE staff who seek to support our students … University who recently returned to Kalamazoo after nearly 15 years away. He brings experience in international …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2026/06/international-li-nasir

WMU Aviation’s Jersey girl and recent grad: Jade Joseph

College of Aviation

… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Jade Joseph, an aviation management and operations graduate, racked up internship and … in 2019."   Two years earlier while on a tour of Delaware State University with her sister and father, she … directors.  She sees herself working in aviation safety for Delta or United airlines; maybe even the Federal Aviation …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/joseph

Advertising student snags one of three statewide scholarships

News

… economics and general business studies. He is also a member of the Lee Honors College as well as the WMU AdClub, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society and the Economics Student Association. … Being able to think and work beyond the obvious was invaluable for earning this scholarship." The Adcraft …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1838

From Intern to Operator: Hudson's Aviation Management Journey

College of Aviation

… From Intern to Operator: Hudson's Aviation Management Journey Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Reed Hudson (right) … years, spent much of the time up in the sky and not on the water.  "Being able to watch him fly and be a role model," Hudson says, "ma de me …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/hudson

WMU Cold Case Program recognized as national benchmark for student-police partnerships

News

… Cold Case Program is a force multiplier for law enforcement agencies as they work to resolve a backlog of cold case … Association training in Grand Rapids. “WMU’s program was ahead of its time in the development of student-involved … of Linda Meteer , a mother of five whose body was found near Traverse City in 1989. More than 35 years after the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/cold-case-program-national-benchmark-international-homicide-investigators

Aviation, Broncos, and Cars – Brayden Broad’s Aviation Maintenance Career is Set to Go Far!

College of Aviation

… in aviation technical operations.   "Ever since my dad took me to the EAA AirVenture (the fabled international gathering … has stayed with him.  What hasn't is the fact that, on the way to Wisconsin from the family residence in the Lake Huron … in their vehicle at the Michigan International Speedway near Brooklyn.  The competition is organized by SAE …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/broad

WMU accountancy student recognized with $5,000 scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Foundation Final Year Scholarship, a $5,000 scholarship awarded to students who are in their final year of studying … accountancy at a Michigan college or university. “My most meaningful experience at the Haworth College of Business has … as a member of the professional business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi, I have created lasting relationships. These …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75871

Defining your success

Haworth College of Business

… financial jargon that takes multiple rereads to decipher, sometimes it takes a financial planner to sort through it all … not common in many U.S. households, which is why bringing awareness to the matter is important for professionals. The … Financial Planning Association of WMU and as a member of Delta Sigma Pi, a co-ed business fraternity. “Planning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69900

Geography grad created road map to success at Western

News

… is graduating with two bachelor's degrees and a job waiting for him at the Department of Defense once he completes his accelerated master's … combination, but they both provide direction in a lot of ways. Geography is physical direction, while philosophy is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71466