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A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots

College of Aviation

… their degrees in aviation flight science in 2019, along the way enjoying the festive environment of being in the student … amazed at both military aircraft from World War II and the modern-day aircraft.  The fact that I went on a few flights … plan.  As one says these days, they are "together" and have set their wedding date for October 2023!  They crossed paths …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/karleighandmitch

A Flying Fish: David Fish takes Tech Ops to Army Air School

College of Aviation

… Ops to Army Air School Submitted by Tom Thinnes on When he was a student at Marshall High School at the dawn of the … aircraft, and take them to the edge of what they are designed to do -- well, it doesn't get any better than that. … English and Italian pilots, and what it feels like to be a modern version of John Glenn and Chuck Yeager.   He can also …

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

WMU Choirs present 'How Can I Keep from Singing?'

News

… of 2013 at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 , in the First Methodist Church, 212 S. Park St., in downtown Kalamazoo. The … represents choral music’s power to inspire and communicate different aspects of human experience—sorrow, healing, … Joan Szymko and Kinely Lang. The concert will close with a set of South African songs sung by all three choruses. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4504

Final East Campus configuration will preserve core of East Hall only

News

… honoring a previously announced Dec. 31 deadline for setting design parameters for the new WMU Alumni Center , have made … and a decision about the final building configuration was made so that design work could be finished in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12501

Director of local food incubator to speak at Entrepreneurship Forum

Haworth College of Business

… , executive director and incubation partner at Can-Do Kitchen, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, in 2150 … locally produced food, and an increase of entrepreneurs who wanted to start their own business to meet this demand. … monthly series hosted by WMU's Haworth College of Business designed to bring stories of entrepreneurial success to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35213

Major construction projects underway aim to redefine WMU campus experience

News

… Major construction projects underway aim to redefine WMU campus experience Submitted by … projects begin to reshape campus this summer, each designed to enhance student well-being, sustainability and … on a state-of-the-art residence hall in Goldsworth Valley set to open in fall 2026. Designed with first-year students …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-summer-construction-projects-underway-redefine-campus-experience

Rachel Lipscomb studies abroad twice with WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… shares her experiences below. Spring 2013: Cusco, Peru   Set in the Andes, Cusco, Peru was an amazing city to travel to for study abroad. Cusco is … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/rachel-lipscomb-profile

South campus transformation moves forward with opening of Arcadia Flats

News

… South campus transformation moves forward with opening of Arcadia Flats Submitted by Erin Flynn … convenience of living on campus with a contemporary housing design. The innovative apartment-style units and common … LaGrone, right, gets some help unpacking things in her new kitchen. Each of the six-story building's 197 units has its …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62814

College of Education and Human Development honors philanthropist and fashion entrepreneur as Outstanding Alumna

College of Education and Human Development

… Fredston (B.S. ‘05, textile and apparel studies), is a modern day multi-hyphenate, forging an inspiring and … Gores Fredston began her career in New York where she was a field merchandiser overseeing visuals for 14 east … ARCADE, a multi-line concept store featuring high-end designers that was located on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2023/01/rochelle-gores-fredston-wmu-outstanding-alumna-philanthropy-fashion

Teaching for tomorrow: How hands-on AI experience is empowering new educators

College of Education and Human Development

… itself as a leader in technology-driven instruction. Designed for educators and professionals, WMU’s educational and instructional technology programs are embedding AI into the curriculum and culture, ensuring students … course not knowing much about AI and feeling extremely wary of its ethical and environmental impacts. However, both …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/wmu-cehd-leading-ai-integration-education