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

College of Aviation

… who happened to be participating in the WMU ROTC program suggested that Vanderberg had what it takes to join … friendships and a network that I can still call on."   Like many a veteran , Vanderberg applied what he had learned … of passengers, for U of M Survival Flight.   Night vision goggle set up in the WMAC Dauphin 2014 Vanderberg's affinity …

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

Associate director of culinary operations makes mark in nationwide cooking competition

Dining Services

… muscles in the kitchen, his participation has even bigger implications for the WMU Dining program.  "One of my … communication and nutrition. "He isn't afraid of making mistakes, which means he is willing to experiment and … creates a meal in the Student Center Demo Kitchen. Contests like the Can-Do challenge are an integral part of …

https://wmich.edu/dining/news/2024/09/cando-challenge-0

Nour Khaiara is growing into her goals

Haworth College of Business

… as networking events, job fairs and access to platforms like Handshake, all of which help me build connections in … Contributing to employee development and well-being feels like a privilege, and the chance to positively impact the …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/humanresourcemanagement-nourkhaiara-scholarship-growth

WMU among recipients of nearly $1M NSF grant to boost women in STEM fields

News

… at Western Michigan University and other institutions like it." Promoting change "We know from talking to students … step into the classroom and they see someone that looks like them," says Koretsky. Koretsky and other WMU faculty … We know that there are often biases with respect to things like start-up packages and the sizes of lab space," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54945

Western student leaders attend inaugural first-generation college celebration at White House

News

… impact it has had on both of their lives. "It really felt like we were being heard," says Zuniga. "CAMP really is a home away from home for students like us, and (Stabenow's aide) understood where we were … in the future. It was really inspiring and made me feel like I can be in the room with people like this and it’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73523

Bronco Bash is bigger than ever with hundreds of orgs, businesses and even a mechanical shark

News

… Bronco Bash is bigger than ever with hundreds of orgs, businesses and even a … getting ready to go back to classes and this is kind of like a big party to kick things off with high energy Bronco … student, Bronco Bash connected her with organizations like the Campus Activities Board and Western Student …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/bronco-bash-bigger-ever-2024

Graduate dreams of her next steps

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… But Western will always have a place in her heart. "WMU is like my second home, and I love it," she says. KALAMAZOO, … soon as I started college, everything went smoothly. WMU is like my second home, and I love it,” says Jamal. The most … time with employees at Armstrong, WMU power plant and Kellogg’s. As her dream materializes, Jamal keeps her goal at the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68624

Caring cases: Luggage for Love seeking donations for foster children

News

… Caring cases: Luggage for Love seeking donations for foster children … are hastily filled with precious and necessary possessions like pajamas, school clothes or maybe a cherished stuffed … of Health and Human Services, knows firsthand what it’s like to be a foster child forced to use trash bags to carry …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58665

Future educator hones leadership skills, gives back with student organization 'Blankets for Bronson'

College of Education and Human Development

… the experience.  "I came into college, and I still really liked making blankets," says Darrah. "I don't care if it is for volunteer hours; I just really like donating blankets to kids in the hospital. So I stepped … into her future  classroom and have students craft blankets like she did at their age. "I feel it like it is really …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72253

Swing and a hit: Digital marketing grad's internship lands him job in the big leagues

News

… to get there, but I'm super grateful to be in a position like this right out of college having a really amazing job like this." During his internship, Wojdylak worked on the … was really cool. Having opportunities to be around talent like that was huge," says Wojdylak, who grew up in Lake …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73706