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First Year Fun and Medallion Scholarship Success: Makenzie Russell Ascends at WMU Aviation

College of Aviation

… were like Makenzie Russell, the slur of "dumb jock" would disappear from the American lexicon.  A freshman at the WMU College of Aviation , she is an avid hockey player and was awarded Western's prestigious Medallion Scholarship for … the Medallion selectors.  But so did her community-service "chops."  "I was heavily involved in the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/10/russell

Pride and Passion: Mitchell Patterson Aviation Technician Extraordinaire

College of Aviation

… and Passion: Mitchell Patterson Aviation Technician Extraordinaire Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Mitchell Patterson first … about her later. What Patterson saw at the museum -- World War I biplanes, World War II Pacific Theater warbirds, … That quality of a resume pointed Patterson to United Services Automobile Association (USAA) , a Fortune 500 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/mitchellpatterson

Area events to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

News

… Luther King Jr. Events include a convocation, march, day of service, educational programs and presentations. "Equity in … Events and activities Wednesday, Dec. 2 Piano recital, Awadagin Pratt, winner of the 1992 Naumberg International … competition for middle and high school students from surrounding area, 5:15 p.m., Linden Grove Middle School. Thursday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28803

Yukiko Murakami, 50 years later - Tragic loss of Japanese alumna continues to give life to WMU’s strongest exchange program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… on When Yukiko Murakami, a Keio University student who studied abroad at Western Michigan University in 1962, lost her … and Japanese students to study abroad. A commemorative service at WMU on July 14, 2011, marked the 50th anniversary … abroad—39 WMU students and 50 Keio students have received awards since the scholarship's inception. The service took …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/11/yukiko-murakami-memorial-50

From Intern to Operator: Hudson's Aviation Management Journey

College of Aviation

… Center in East Lansing with MDOT Office of Aeronautics Director, Bryan Budds (left). Reed Hudson is one of those … years, spent much of the time up in the sky and not on the water.  "Being able to watch him fly and be a role model," … operator at Cherry Capital, as well as offering charter services, airplane management, and sales.  "Both of these …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/hudson

WMU Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award Winner - Albert Glenn

College of Aviation

… WMU Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award Winner - Albert Glenn Submitted by Tom … Captain Glenn’s tie to the WMU College of Aviation is his service as an active member of the WMU College of Aviation …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/11/glenn

WMU closes campuses Jan. 20 for severe weather

News

… by Emily Doran on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, all WMU campuses are closed and classes are … to the calendar are expected to update the event post to indicate whether the activity will continue as planned, … The Sindecuse Health Center will be closed Tuesday . Waldo Library and Zhang Legacy Collections Center will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/closure-january-20-2026

Nearly 180 students recognized for global engagement on WMU’s campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Braaksma on   KALAMAZOO – Graduating senior Reggie Dancy wants people to know that studying abroad is not only … a double major in sociology and business. “As you see, I did it twice, so you can do it twice or more times.” … to travel to Ecuador with the College of Health and Human Services and WMU Study Abroad this summer. She earned her …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/gep-awards-2025

College of Arts and Sciences faculty and staff recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… (not verified) on 2022-23 Faculty and Staff Achievement Award winners pose for group photo with College of Arts and … the award ceremony on April 6 in the Chemistry Building. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s College … Faculty Achievement Award in Professional and Community Service Dr. Bill Warren , Department of History Faculty …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71484

Project Spotlight: Inside WMU’s Phone Transition – A Modern Upgrade

Information Technology

… – A Modern Upgrade Submitted by Gary Barton on This project was about future-proofing WMU’s communication. We’re now … Michigan University has officially wrapped up the Phone Services Transition Project, ushering in a new era of … From Hardware to Cloud For decades, WMU relied on traditional desk phones tied to physical infrastructure. While …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/inside-wmus-phone-transition-it-project-spotlight