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Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf
College of Aviation
… University College of Aviation with a degree in what was then known as flight technology: On "9-11" he was in the Pentagon when the hijacked airliner slammed into the building about 400 yards from his office. His team of …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf
WMU partners with community to support K-12 education
College of Arts and Sciences
… of Arts and Sciences to ignite a passion for learning and discovery reaches well beyond WMU. Each year, faculty, staff … sticks. “The genesis [of the Kalamazoo Math Carnival] was to form a space for experiencing math in a way that complements what kids are learning in school but …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/09/cas-magazine-education-outreach
Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week
News
… Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week Submitted by Erin Flynn on … In the 2024-25 academic year, WMU employed more than 2,600 students in 3,700 positions—about 16% of the … in a professional setting. “These roles also have a direct impact on the student employees themselves, helping …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/western-celebrates-student-employee-appreciation-week-2026
WMU SLP alum chairs national conference
College of Health and Human Services
… by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Jerrold Jackson , a distinguished speech-language practitioner, CEO, and … The event, scheduled for December 5-7, 2024, in Seattle, WA, will bring together over 10,000 speech-language-hearing … In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Jerrold was honored with the ASHA Dorothy Dreyer Award for …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/jjackson
WMU alumna Jacqueline Kelly brings mental performance coaching to Boston Legacy FC
College of Education and Human Development
… roadblocks and give you the skills that you need? ” Finding her path at Western Before attending Western, Kelly … Kalamazoo Valley Community College to be a youth pastor and was part of the basketball team. During her second year, … new professional direction. At the time, personal training was still developing as an industry and women faced …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/10/jacqueline-kelly-boston-legacy-mental-performance-coach
Award-winning poet, Georgetown professor next up in Frostic Series
News
… Award-winning poet, Georgetown professor next up in Frostic … by Anonymous (not verified) on Forché KALAMAZOO—An award-winning Maryland poet will read from her works later … Michigan University as part of the fall 2013 Frostic Reading Series. Carolyn Forché will read at 8 p.m. Thursday, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9482
Broncos are going places: New report reveals 93% of Western grads are employed or continuing their education
News
… are positioning themselves to make a meaningful difference in the workforce and society. In fact, 93% of … students are getting jobs very consistently," says Dr. Ewa Urban , director of assessment and effectiveness. "We … impact graduate success. In the most recent report, data was obtained for 72% of alumni earning degrees. Some …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71441
Western's Dr. Chansheng He receives third Fulbright award
College of Arts and Sciences
… Western's Dr. Chansheng He receives third Fulbright award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Western Michigan University's Dr. Chansheng He was awarded his third Fulbright Specialist Program award in February 2023, cementing his status as a world-leading scholar in hydrology and water resource management. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71392
Philanthropic opportunities uncorked with new WMU wine
News
… Newman, Dr. Doug Lepisto, Megan Miller and Jason Olinger discuss the new Bronconess wine. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How do you … launching a cause-driven, micro-local wine in Michigan was feasible. Students in Western Michigan University's … McIver says. "Working with businesses in a practical way allows students to experience true accomplishment. The …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55583