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Friday Feature: Chris Ko

College of Aviation

… fellow students as Chris Ko! Chris is a junior at Western Michigan University majoring in aviation flight science. He … at the College of Aviation. Chris grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He decided to study aviation at WMU because it …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/ko

Aviation grad found world of opportunity at Western

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If globe-trotting were a major, Western Michigan University student Raymond Miller would be on his … childhood crisscrossing the state in group homes through Michigan’s foster care system, and as he approached his … his interests in business and the flight industry. Western Michigan University, with its renowned College of Aviation, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/graduate-success-aviation-operations-management-raymond-miller

In the know about snow: WMU’s closure policy and safety info

News

… Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As winter approaches, Western Michigan University encourages the entire campus community … WMU’s closure policy . While snow and ice may be common in Michigan, full University closures and class delays are … outages. 2007, Feb. 5—Extreme cold and snow closed many Michigan colleges. 2008, Feb. 1—WMU closed because of snow. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/winter-closure-information-2025-26

Broncos on the beat: WMU Cold Case Program grads are building their careers around public service

W Magazine

… Mich.—Just two weeks into her patrol assignment with Michigan State Police (MSP), Trooper Shelby Wilmot , BS ’24, … the program with Detective 1st Lt. Chuck Christensen of the Michigan State Police. “They are able to learn from lab … solvable after the students worked on those cases.” The Michigan State Police believes so strongly in the program’s …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/broncos-on-beat-cold-case-program-grads-michigan-state-police-careers

WMU’s College of Education and Human Development honored with 2025 Friend of FCS Award

College of Education and Human Development

… Chuck Bruce, faculty specialist II. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Michigan affiliate of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (MIFCS) has named Western Michigan University’s College of Education and Human … through educational programming and collaboration with the Michigan Family, Career and Community Leaders of America …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/michigan-family-consumer-sciences-friend-award-partnership-fccla

From Aviation Camp to Aviation Captain

College of Aviation

… his U.S. Marine parents were eager to re-establish their Michigan roots.  Although his father was originally from … for Bartlett, as his passion was building, Western Michigan University’s aviation program was looking for a new … the searching led him to the newly established Western Michigan University School of Aviation located at the W.K. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/09/bartlett

WMU College of Aviation receives federal funding to expand workforce development

News

… boost will help aviation opportunities take off at Western Michigan University. WMU’s College of Aviation will receive … expanding into a full-blown Bachelor of Science program.   “Michigan has a large aviation economy, and we strive to … Peters’ advocacy and thankful that he recognizes Western Michigan University and the College of Aviation as a leader …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/aviation-funding-workforce-development-gary-peters

WMU alumni awarded prestigious Blue Cloud Award

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… McMullan via Getty Images) NEW YORK—Generous Western Michigan University couple and southwest Michigan philanthropists Lynn Chen -Zhang , M.S.’91, and … and support to programs and facilities across Western Michigan University, including the Zhang Legacy Collections …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lynn-chen-zhang-charles-zhang-china-institute-blue-cloud-award

Leadership and business strategy: The stakes are high, the recommendations real

Haworth College of Business

… is a place-based investment firm with a focus on West Michigan companies and preserving local ownership of area … Dr. Derrick McIver , the firm is the lynchpin of Western Michigan University’s leadership and business strategy (LBS) … and self-assurance as professionals, as well as healthy habits as students. Mady Muir listens to Dr. Doug …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/leadership-business-strategy-2026

Bilingual breakthrough: WMU double major completes high-impact special education internship in Costa Rica

College of Education and Human Development

… a semester-long study abroad in Costa Rica through Western Michigan University's Haenicke Institute for Global … participating in Experience-Driven Learning at Western Michigan University. Although there will be a significant …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/05/dhani-james-special-education-study-abroad-costa-rica