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Officials give OK for WMU 'takeoff' in Florida

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… licenses for Western Michigan University, paving the way for WMU to offer aviation and several other high-profile … and aviation maintenance technology programs—each leading to a bachelor's degree. Discussions on that initiative … across the country, Gaymer notes. WMU already operates a set of highly respected aviation programs at its College of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33430

Fort St. Joseph archaeological site focus of summer programs for all ages

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… all ages Submitted by Deanne Puca on The fort's location was pinpointed in 1998. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Fort St. Joseph … with registration underway for its summer camps and dates set for its lecture series, open house and traditional field school. The schedule begins with the 41st …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32274

WMU to confer some 2,600 degrees during spring commencement

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… commencement ceremonies Saturday, April 30 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President John M. Dunn will preside over the … April 30 commencement ceremonies are available. The only way to secure those tickets is though the Miller Auditorium … geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31775

Western unveils new public electric vehicle chargers on campus, more than any other Michigan university

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… of EV programs for Consumers Energy; WMU President Edward Montgomery; and Jeff Spoelstra, director of the Office … will take inspiration from the example the university is setting.” The grant program also provided a fleet … on campus. A team of engineering Broncos completed a Senior Design Project in fall 2021, investigating ways to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68042

Chemical and paper engineering student finds success inside and outside the classroom

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… schools,” says Perrin, who is graduating this spring and was named a 2025 Presidential Scholar. “The paper … efforts. “The Medallion Scholarship has been an incredible experience that not only has allowed me to graduate … the process is sustainable, and we need engineers to design packaging to replace plastic.” The internships Perrin …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/04/finding-success-perrin

Sales students shine during two national competitions

Haworth College of Business

… shine during two national competitions Submitted by Cindy Wagner on From left: Milantoni, Bone, Bell and Warner … meeting to determine the needs of an organization and set up a future product demo. Milantoni and Warner were … coached by Dr. Jim Eckert , professor of marketing. In addition to winning the speed selling portion, Milantoni was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28900

Waldo Library continues to evolve

University Libraries

… Waldo Library continues to evolve Submitted by Angela Brcka … inside the Audio Visual Room. It’s equipped with DVD, cassette and record players—everything needed to watch the … a new instructor’s station, and portable whiteboards. It’s designed to adapt to various needs, including a mobile …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/02/impact-report-waldo-library-evolving

Ten incoming students win $50,000 Foundation Scholarships

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… WMU's mix of top scholarships for beginning students. The awards will provide recipients with $12,500 per year for four … students needing financial aid. The scholarships are designed to provide a financial "foundation" to the … to attend WMU. The Foundation Scholarship fund is set up in the WMU Foundation. Donations to the fund can be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25450

Longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree passes away at 61

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… Longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree passes away at 61 Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Steve … and former Western Michigan University Gold Company director Steve Zegree died in Bloomington, Indiana, March 7 … Michigan, 49008-5403. Related articles Memorial services set for longtime jazz educator Steve Zegree | April 16, 2015 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22402

Mental health advocate to discuss suicide prevention, wellness

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… Mental health advocate to discuss suicide prevention, wellness Submitted by Anonymous … will reprise the talk for KCMHSAS' Mental Health Breakfast, set for 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 1 , in the Radisson … a gift, that is why they call it the present. Cherish it always." About the presenter For his outstanding work as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23265