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From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg

College of Aviation

… LA with the 10th Mountain Division, 1988 A Kalamazoo-area native and a member of the class of 1986 at Portage Central … says when Bronson and Borgess ended helicopter service in 2024, "I had plenty of opportunities to go to other bases it … decided when he took the family to the aviation extravaganza in Oshkosh.  It was such an engrossing experience, and I …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/vanderberg

New graduate certificate to prepare students for global leadership challenges

College of Education and Human Development

… Submitted by Chris Hybels on Deniss Nkya, M.A.'24, educational and global leadership. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … to support their work in a variety of educational and organizational learning contexts. The College of Education and … in both a hybrid and online format beginning fall semester 2024.   "As the practice of global leadership requires an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75771

Bridging science and community

W Magazine

… explore campus labs and spaces like Finch Greenhouse in Wood Hall. Dr. Wendy Beane , professor of biological sciences … I got to college that I had science teachers who were passionate and engaged,” says Beane, who majored in English in … semester classroom visits. Contact: Meghan Behymer November 15, 2022 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69848

The philosophy of grief

College of Arts and Sciences

… The philosophy of grief Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Ashley Atkins can’t point to a … a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship for the 2024-2025 academic year which will help to support her work …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-atkins

Educational leadership alum appointed president of college personnel association

College of Education and Human Development

… Educational leadership alum appointed president of college personnel … student affairs officers. Dubina has been a member since 2017. "In the next year, I am hoping to bring back our NextGen … since  2019 and assumed the director position in May 2024 . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit  WMU News …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/hesa-alum-elected-2024-president-michigan-educator-chapter

WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president

News

… WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president Submitted by Paula … Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees today appointed Russ Kavalhuna, J.D. , as the 10th president … the foundation is a nonpartisan philanthropic organization that as part of its mission focuses on the power of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/trustees-appoint-russ-kavalhuna-10th-president

1,000 food professionals from across the world expected to attend The FMC

Haworth College of Business

1,000 food professionals from across the world expected to … and social responsibility. The event at the Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center will feature C-suite executives …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/food-marketing-conference

WMU Sky Broncos takes top spot at regionals, advances to national competition

News

… WMU Sky Broncos takes top spot at regionals, advances to national competition Submitted by Deanne … Oct. 16-21 , advancing to the national contest in May 2024 in Janesville, Wisconsin. Besides earning the most … Shaun Mirr of Hobart, Indiana, is a junior. Nauman Mody , a sophomore from Bensalem, Pennsylvania, and aviation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73192

Event management students partner with Kalamazoo Promise for signing event

College of Education and Human Development

… Event management students partner with Kalamazoo Promise for signing … drawstring bags. Students stand in line for one of the food trucks at the event. Dr. Von Washington Jr., executive … students. KELC prides themselves on being a nonprofit organization that hires and pays college interns and strategically …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71679

International students at WMU to share their cultures

News

… International students at WMU to share their cultures Submitted … Western Student Association. WMU registered student organizations are invited to provide food from the cultures represented by students in their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43671