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Juggling knives, flying and a busy academic schedule, aviation grad has big things on horizon

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… things on horizon Submitted by Erin Flynn on Kyle Albrecht is not only an elite pilot but also a competitive juggler. … planning and calculating flight details, such as how long a flight will take between points and how much fuel … and spent the whole summer sitting in front of my TV or going outside and juggling, just getting really good at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67823

Triple major undergraduate takes on the world

College of Arts and Sciences

… it. It felt like I’d made all the right choices.”  Kostbade is spending the summer in Gainesville, Florida, before … word she was saying,” says Kostbade. “Not knowing what was going on around me made me realize the importance of … in this program has been really accommodating and kind thus far, so I’m really looking forward to meeting them.”  Being …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72069

The spirit of adventure

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… verified) on WMU alumnus Jon Good, founder of Green Door Distilling Co. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—This week's Broncos Building … his interview, Good reflects on his time at WMU, discusses how he successfully built an award-winning grain-to-glass … it, you'll ultimately stop your venture or sacrifice far too much for it. Entrepreneurship is an amazing thing. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/48055

From music to cybersecurity, Nick Ford is making an impact

Cybersecurity

… From music to cybersecurity, Nick Ford is making an impact Submitted by … of tools and technologies you get to learn and utilize; however, this never-ending learning is also challenging.” …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2024/09/cybersecurity-nick-ford-making-impact

Alumna is advancing medicine with mathematical modeling

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Alumna is advancing medicine with mathematical modeling Submitted … by Cindy Wagner on If we have an accurate model of how a disease works, for example Alzheimer’s is a disease … look at correlations in the data, but that only gets us so far. Modeling can help make sense of this big data, but it …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/alex-ferguson-mathematical-modeling

From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams Submitted by Erin Flynn on A lifelong hoops … remember the excitement of the football games: the cannon going off, climbing that big hill in the end zone. I was … in 2018. “Dr. Berkey was a big influence in that she showed me the path. She gave me a lot of opportunities to get …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold

Libraries to upgrade library search software on Dec. 15

University Libraries

… Libraries to upgrade library search software on Dec. 15 Submitted by … upgrade will have a limited impact on library users, as it is a technical upgrade and will not change the search … in library accounts will not migrate to the new system. It is recommended that users with saved searches print or take …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/11/library-search-upgrade-2025

International health care experiences put nursing grad on path to career success

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… by Erin Flynn on Emily Bosak, a Medallion, Kalamazoo Promise and Heyl Scholar, is ready to begin her career as a … on me constantly, asking me what I'm going to do next and how they can help. Some have really gone out of their way." … from textbooks that you have in school can only get you so far; research is the next step. And at Western, it's been …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nursing-graduate-2024-commencement-emily-bosak-career-success

Staff Spotlight: Anthony Smith – From Student Technician to IT Specialist

Information Technology

… Staff Spotlight: Anthony Smith – From Student Technician to IT Specialist Submitted by Gary Barton on Jump on any opportunity that … exploring Kalamazoo with his girlfriend, visiting the farmer’s market, golfing, playing pickup basketball, and …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/anthony-smith-it-staff-highlight

Onward for a new school year: Newest Broncos welcomed to campus

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… WMU President Russ Kavalhuna helps a student unload his car. Students are all smiles moving into their new homes … and nervous,” he says. “This is the place where they’re going to make memories and meet lifelong friends. I still … from Whitehall, Michigan, agrees. “I love the campus: How it’s laid out, the programs . a A nd all of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/fall-welcome-students-move-on-campus-2025