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The Hagan Hangar: A Family’s Legacy Takes Wing at Western Michigan University

College of Aviation

… aviation industry is understandable because, as the saying goes, the nuts don't fall very far from the tree:  Dad … for Delta, coming out of high school I really didn't know what I wanted to do," he says.  "I had some interest in … in his goals.  Justin and Jillian echo each other's sentiments in this respect -- something like this: "The leads …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/06/hagan

Sunseeker shines as WMU team 'exceeds expectations' at Formula Sun Grand Prix

News

… start to a comeback for the team, and I have high hopes for what we can accomplish next year," says  Ashley Faulk , an … Getting on track Team members get Sunseeker 23 ready to go. (Courtesy Maddy Reidy) Completing the most laps over the … With the help of my teammates and student projects lab supervisor  Allin Karhl , we were able to design and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/sunseeker-solar-car-project-2025-formula-sun-grand-prix

Major construction projects underway aim to redefine WMU campus experience

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… were built, and remain to this day, because of their time living on campus.” The project is Western’s first … engineered wood for the structure and floors. Not only does this reduce the building's carbon footprint, but it … tearing something down,” VanderVeen says. “We’re asking: What does it mean to be sustainable in the future? What kind …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-summer-construction-projects-underway-redefine-campus-experience

Leadership, internship and relationships elevate sport management grad's experience

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… programs across the country. Cheatham has lofty career goals. After completing a graduate assistantship, he'd like … former students who have become very important figures in what they do, and that's really pushed me," he says.  … looking for: experience and gaining connections at the same time," he says. Within the department, he found professors …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-sport-management-ethan-cheatham

WMU accountancy students honored with scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… the David and Kathy Petoskey Scholarship. The $5,000 awards go to students who are in their final year of studying … for the Master of Science in Accountancy program and the upcoming CPA exam sections I will be taking, allowing me to ease my mind on finances and devote more time toward attending networking events in the accounting …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/accountancy-scholarships-orion-rahjes-frans-tanade

A flexible path to independence: Harinie Narasimhan’s MBA journey

Haworth College of Business

… Narasimhan’s MBA journey Submitted by Stacey Anderson on What drew Harinie Narasimhan to Western Michigan University … “One of my favorite courses has been Communication, Negotiation, and Presentation Skills for Managers, taught by … in every class, so everything was real-world and real-time.” Faculty support has been critical for Narasimhan as …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/harinie-narasimhan

Registration now open for Rider Colloquium

College of Health and Human Services

… Submitted by Jillian Fraze on Date : Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 Time : 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Location : Fetzer Center, 2251 … DrOT, OTRL , and will focus on  Stress as a Hidden Occupation: How Regulation Shapes the Way We Show Up. Register Rates: Early bird registration rate: $85 (July …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/07/rider-colloquium-2025

Leading the charge: Doctoral students gather for organizational change leadership summit

College of Education and Human Development

… travelled to campus to engage face-to-face for the first time. "There are so many benefits to having a fully online … fine-tune program of study plans and gain insight into what it means to be a scholar-practitioner. "Student … to campus nest summer.”  "One of our students summed it up best when they said, 'It’s one thing to learn together …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/organizational-change-leadership-summit-doctoral-students

A Tailgate with Tesla comes to campus

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… from Tesla Inc. will be on campus for the first time during A Tailgate with Tesla event on Wednesday, Nov. … perspective to the mix.” a Tailgate with Tesla Q&A Q: What is the goal of the Tailgate with Tesla program? A; The … organically on their turf in Kalamazoo. Q; What skills does Tesla recognize among WMU engineering and applied …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69782

WMU expertise on display in Grand Rapids for Tech Week, ArtPrize

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… innovators,” says Dr. Joanne Roehm in Western’s Office of Government Relations and External Partnerships.    “We look …   “We selected these 2 0 innovative artists because their time-based digital works create the kind of ripple effects … stay with you—challenging how we see identity, memory and what it means to be human in both natural and simulated …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/grand-rapids-artprize-tech-week-2025