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Forging a Creative Path: How Kayla Powers Built a Career on Her Own Terms
College of Fine Arts
… Kayla Powers Built a Career on Her Own Terms Submitted by Brandi Engel on Textile artist Kayla Powers in her home studio … and embraces the art of slowness. Since graduating from Western Michigan University, Kayla's career is a masterclass … believes that the most compelling art isn't rushed; it springs from lived experience and a deep, authentic …
https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/09/wmu-alumni-kayla-powers
Maintaining Miguel: Thankful for Aviation Tech Ops
College of Aviation
… white spheroids on long, majestic flights. Thanks to the Western Michigan University College of Aviation, Miguel Del … is the capital city of Santo Domingo, was able to polish and train his skills so that people can enjoy safe and … brings in the best of all worlds." Because he was lured to Western by one of its student ambassadors, one of his …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/12/delrosario
William Doe Delivers – From WMU to FedEx Express
College of Aviation
… the career he would choose. Doe, a 2015 graduate of the Western Michigan University College of Aviation , was born in Liberia and spent his first 10 years in the southwest African nation … along the Atlantic Ocean. William Doe graduating from the Western Michigan University College of Aviation in 2015 By …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/08/doe
Governor reappoints trustees Burris, Liggins to the WMU board
News
… Mich.— Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has reappointed two Western Michigan University Board of Trustees members to new eight-year terms. Trustees Kelly K. Burris , B.S.‘88, and J ames L. Liggins Jr. will continue serving on the board … wisdom and invaluable experience to the board and to the Western Michigan University community,” says WMU President …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/governor-reappoints-burris-liggins-new-terms-through-2032
Networking, network security will highlight WMU Cybersecurity Summit
News
… WMU Cybersecurity Summit Submitted by Erin Flynn on Western's Cybersecurity Summit will kick off at 8 a.m. on … says Evey Ortiz-Martinez , a cybersecurity student. Western Michigan University will bring together information technology experts, educational partners and security professionals to address best practices in …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/networking-cyber-security-summit-october-2024
Patricia 'Patty' Negrevski obituary
News
… by Deanne Puca on Negrevski Patricia "Patty" Negrevski , a Western Michigan University staff member, died Aug. 12 . She was 57. Negrevski joined the WMU staff in 1990 and was a budget analyst for the Evaluation Center. Services and remembrances A private memorial service has been held. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/42234
Professor Jianping Shen receives national award for educational leadership research
College of Education and Human Development
… on Dr. Jianping Shen, professor of educational leadership and recipient of the 2025 American Educational Research … Dr. Jianping Shen , professor of educational leadership at Western Michigan University, where he holds the John E. Sandberg Professorship of Education and currently serves as …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/04/shen-award-research-educational-leadership-k12
Maria Saldivar obituary
News
… by Deanne Puca on Maria Saldivar Maria Saldivar , a Western Michigan University staff member, died Aug. 12 . She … 60. Saldivar, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU staff in 1988 and was an administrative assistant for precollege programming. Services and remembrances A private memorial service has been held. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42233
Student helps theater launch program for visually impaired patrons
News
… are laughing or gasping during the show. With the help of a Western Michigan University graduate student, a new program … master's degree in WMU's renowned Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies , will perform live audio description … loves theater. She took several friends to see a show at Western last year and was the only one in the group that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52232
Walter Joseph Brunhumer obituary
News
… Walter Joseph Brunhumer , professor emeritus of history at Western Michigan University, died March 15 . He was 93. … who is an emerita faculty member of WMU Libraries. Services and remembrances No services will be held, and cremation has taken place. Memorial gifts may be made to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46808