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Friday Feature: Matthew Bila
College of Aviation
… He is currently a junior studying aviation management and operations. Matt is a member of Alpha Eta Rho at WMU and … were a few things that stood out to him. The biggest was Western’s location. Since he is from Michigan, it was hard … away from his house. Matt also appreciated the size of Western. “Even though it’s a division 1 school, I still …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/03/bila
Ethics Center announces lecture series for fall 2025
Study of Ethics in Society
… Center announces lecture series for fall 2025 Submitted by Sandra Borden on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Center for the Study of Ethics … fall 2025 semester. All events are free and open to the public. On Sept. 24 , Dr. Angie Moe, …
https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/09/fall-25-lectures
Propelling His Sights Forward: Brendan Slusser Benefits from the WMU Aviation Program
College of Aviation
… But "going it alone" is the antithesis of what is SOP (standard operating procedure) in the aviation industry -- … most important lessons that the December 2020 graduate of Western Michigan University learned in his favorite course: … petered off into the distance when WMU came into view. "Western was in that perfect spot for me," he says. "It's …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/05/slusser
WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president
News
… of President Edward Montgomery. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees today … appointed Russ Kavalhuna, J.D. , as the 10th president of Western Michigan University, bringing to the role an … blend of public service, higher education leadership and a results-oriented approach to education that will build …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/trustees-appoint-russ-kavalhuna-10th-president
Eric Johnson – Flying High from Mesaba to FlightSafety International
College of Aviation
… Tom Thinnes on Almost a quarter of a century after leaving Western Michigan University as a Lee Honors College graduate … years as a first officer for the former Mesaba Airlines and now as director of training products for FlightSafety … the 1995 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School . Western's main campus was a short drive westward to …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/04/johnson
Figures of speech: Instructor helps Kalamazoo TV anchor recover his voice
W Magazine
… on [caption] [/caption] KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In summer 2019, Andy Dominianni spent eight solitary weeks at his family’s … on the 50th anniversary of the Detroit race riots. His stand-up, which typically took only one or two takes for this … in somebody’s life,” says Douglas-Vogley. “I feel like Western Michigan University allows me the opportunity to be …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59637
From Rockford to Republic - Marty Coaker's Aviation Journey
College of Aviation
… Coaker grew up in Rockford, MI. Aviation was in his blood and he wanted to transcend the confines of gravity. … Graduating from Rockford High School, Coaker enrolled at Western Michigan University, taking his aviation dreams to … It was an incredible time and experience.” While at Western Michigan University, Coaker also took advantage of …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/09/coaker
Terrell named National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete
News
… Submitted by Deanne Puca on Terrell KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University quarterback Zach Terrell has … Scholar-Athlete, is a six-time member of the Dean's List and was the 2015 recipient of the John Gill Scholar-Athlete … Idaho Potato Bowl Humanitarian Award and 2014 WMU Coxswain Spring Leadership Award. He led a mission trip to the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36082
Empowering Futures already making impact on student success
Empowering Futures
… Bravo, director of the College Assistance Migrant Program, and Alicia Kornowa, director of admissions, both serve as … Work Group. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Almost a year to the day since Western Michigan University President Edward Montgomery … learning opportunities, with recruiting starting in the spring 2023 semester. The Division of Intercollegiate …
https://wmich.edu/empowering-futures/news/2022/12/70204
WMU quarterback Zach Terrell wins National Football Foundation's Campbell Trophy
News
… credit: WMU Intercollegiate Athletics) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University quarterback Zach Terrell has … National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete of the Year and recipient of the William Campbell Trophy. The three-year … Idaho Potato Bowl Humanitarian Award and 2014 WMU Coxswain Spring Leadership Award. Terrell led a mission trip to the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36814