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Lessons That Don’t Appear on a Checkride: Nick Garrod reflects on flying, learning, and what really matters after 20 years in aviation

College of Aviation

… should have priority over financial ones in choosing what directions to follow in charting that career.   Request … in southwest Michigan, Garrod said his job "has me home way more than I'm away, and my salary pays the bills, with … and wanted my flying to be near perfect.  All this set the foundation for the pilot I am today.  I'm always …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/01/garrod

Breaking Barriers: Blind international students find opportunity at WMU

International Student and Scholar Services

… to education and the arts. The foundation seeks to reduce disparity and champion the growth of promising young … came here,” Chae says. “When I entered university, my goal was to challenge myself. I realized that the real obstacle … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/11/celcis-south-korea

First cohort finding success, belonging in new Bronco Connect Living Learning Community

W Magazine

… have opportunities to meet weekly and engage in programming designed to keep them involved on campus and build a … the video game stream, Juliana Smith is in the zone. “I always wanted to be involved in an esports club, but it wasn’t … Committee and Bronco Connect Work Group. Each student also sets up a success plan, which will be revisited throughout …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70890

WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty

News

… national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … & Diverse STEM Faculty . The new cohort joins an  inaugural set  of 15 institutions that began working together to … for them to aspire to be part of these fields going forward," says Dr. Jennifer Bott , provost and vice president …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56137

Free college-level courses offered to income-eligible residents

News

… low- to moderate-income residents in Kalamazoo County indispensable tools and opportunities to engage in their … 10 graduated. Now we're seeing a number of them moving forward in practical ways," Yarbrough says. "One man, who was … that begins Jan. 14, 2013. The second fall course is set to start Monday, Oct. 22. Each course, or module, lasts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2271

Two WMU business students among six nationwide to win prestigious scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… to receive a coveted nationwide business scholarship awarded by the Richter Foundation and the Institute for … the field. The 2019 Richter Scholars will be honored at a dinner at the ISM Annual International Supply Management … colleagues at Pfizer and many others." Hayward's skill set and his focus on the people around him stands out to Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52257

Native seed project helps WMU get back to its roots

News

… to this fall came courtesy of Landscape Services. They readied campus for the academic year by planting as well as … selection management technique Prescribed burns could be set at two Asylum Lake sites Monday, April 22 Native seeds … of the Native Plant Propagation Project's seedlings into waiting containers that they care for until the seedlings …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/54808

Campus community, alumni welcomed to homecoming week events ahead of game

News

… theme, “Home Sweet Home,” to welcome alumni, recognize award winners and hold special pregame tailgates to gear up … University Bobcats at 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 . Fun and traditional events for students, alumni and the entire campus … eight spots. "These are events that are going to help us set the trend for moving forward into this new era," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69383

Geography program earns national excellence award

News

… Geography program earns national excellence award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … enhanced the prominence and reputation of geography as a discipline as well as have demonstrated the characteristics … and affirmation by our peers of the high standards we have set for geography master's programs across the nation," says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54206

Student pursues public service with prestigious award

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… Student pursues public service with prestigious award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Caitlin Wiley explores Rio … in Buenos Aires. Hiking the Andes Mountains. Hang gliding in Rio de Janeiro. Ziplining in Costa Rica. Caitlin … Global Education . Wiley says her experiences at WMU also set her up for success. "If I hadn't had professors who …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53032