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Wing Walking with Delta Pilot Tom Whittles

College of Aviation

… Delta Pilot Tom Whittles Submitted by Tom Thinnes on In the Tom Whittles clan, the aviation acorn does not fall too … the next version.  But flying with his father on what he called weekend "blue bird days" is "what hooked me.  When flying, you are simply free from everything else."    He vividly recalls …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/10/whittles

Jason Anthony’s Allstate Avionics Aviation Ascension

College of Aviation

… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Jason Anthony grew up in the vicinity of where he would polish his employment … bit of a detour -- seven years worth -- when the Kalamazoo-area native wore the colors of the U.S. Navy . In the latter … took him to the WMU College of Aviation that is based at what is now called the Battle Creek Executive Airport at …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/06/anthony

WMU alumni triumph at the 67th annual Grammy Awards

College of Fine Arts

… WMU alumni triumph at the 67th annual Grammy Awards Submitted by Brandi Engel on … Michigan University and the Irving S. Gilmore School of Music are celebrating a remarkable achievement as nine alumni were …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/02/grammy-nods-2025

Business pitch competition and showcase open to WMU student entrepreneurs

Haworth College of Business

… judges. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students from across campus are invited to present their business pitches for cash prizes totaling $4,000 at … sessions for students Monday, March 14: noon to 1 p.m., 3350 Schneider Hall. Tuesday, March 15: 11:30 a.m. to noon, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/30366

Sleeping Giant Capital closes $10 million in funding, enhancing partnership with WMU

Haworth College of Business

… women professionals in acquiring and growing businesses. The funding secured by Sleeping Giant Capital enhances the … to take majority positions in established companies with $1.5 million to $4 million in annual cash flow.  Giving … Michigan community, including a portion of returns that are donated to WMU Haworth’s Center for Principled …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68153

Campus Red Cross club begins this year's WMU-CMU challenge

News

… KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University and its supporters are competing with Central Michigan University this week to see which school can make the biggest addition to the American Red Cross blood supply, … year's challenge will be held: Tuesday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Henry Hall Wednesday, Oct. 10, 10:15 a.m. to 4:15

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1924

2023 WMU Homecoming weekend fun set for campus and community

News

… activities Friday, Oct. 13, through Sunday, Oct. 15. Students, faculty and staff are gathering across campus under this year’s theme of “Bronco …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73027

College financial aid options explained at free event

News

… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—College-bound students and their families are invited to come to Western Michigan University Sunday, … thinking about attending college, regardless of age. What to bring Volunteers from the University's Office of

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30202

WMU women aviators ready to tackle national cross-country race

News

… Western Michigan University women aviators will join 50 other teams of women pilots Tuesday through Friday, … Maria Walston , a sophomore from Highland, Michigan; are headed to Frederick, Maryland, this week to prepare for … in future years, and this race is an opportunity to see what this is all about," she says. "There's a lot to keep …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40531

WMU supply chain student one of six to receive national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Lake Orion, Michigan, is among six students from across the country to receive a nationwide business scholarship … States, provides up to $15,000 toward tuition.  Recipients are determined based upon a submitted essay, cumulative … to take on new challenges. All of this has prepared me for what’s ahead. I’ve gained the skills, experience and mindset …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/richter-scholarship-nicole-sherman