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Pride and Passion: Mitchell Patterson Aviation Technician Extraordinaire

College of Aviation

… about her later. What Patterson saw at the museum -- World War I biplanes, World War II Pacific Theater warbirds, relics from the pivotal … me think outside the box. He wanted me to not only know the material, but how to apply it to real issues that I would …

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

Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching

News

… as the recipients of this year's Distinguished Teaching Awards during WMU's Academic Convocation at 2 p.m. Friday, … address along with the presentation of other campuswide awards honoring this year's Emerging Scholar, Distinguished … lost in the past control over their ancestral remains and material culture. "In partnering with tribal communities in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27321

Construction engineering student finds success through building relationships 

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… success through building relationships  Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Construction engineering senior Drew Bielawski, … has been the best experience. We all help each other move towards graduation.” A construction engineering student from … exploring his long-term professional route. “Construction materials, timelines, and building techniques continue to …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/02/construction-engineering-bielawski

From Middleville to Management: AJ Nye's Airport Journey

College of Aviation

… Railside Golf Club in Byron Center, MI For AJ Nye, aviation was never just about the aircraft—it was about everything that makes the system work.   Growing … reduce costs, but allowed him to dive immediately into the material that aligned with his career aspirations.   At WMU, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/06/nye

Supply chain students tackle real-world challenges with Kenco and local alumnus

Haworth College of Business

… Experience-Driven Learning isn’t just a tagline. It’s a way of life. For Western Michigan University students in the … Caldwell, director of logistics operations at Kenco Group, was eager to give back to his alma mater and Curkovic knew … provider, in solving issues relating to cargo packing materials that were costing the company money.  Curkovic …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/supply-chain-management-students-experience-kenco-project

Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits

College of Education and Human Development

… Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits Submitted by … and  Barbara Jones KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dancing on the runway, seniors stole the show in student designed outfits … "The designer also made a duster to go over it. She got the material for it and made it custom to what Sharon was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73776

Enhancing STEM education: Western secures $230K grant to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network

College of Education and Human Development

… STEM events and organizations and Project Lead the Way programs. "We couldn't be more excited to have Lori … be identifying regional employer needs, creating guided pathways for STEM careers that are in high demand. We are ready … Las Vegas, where she developed three-dimensional curriculum materials aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/michigan-education-stem-grant-award-programs-learning-lori-henrickson

From outlawed to sustainable: Fashion student's outfit from hemp to be featured in touring exhibit

College of Education and Human Development

… past. While commonly grown and used for centuries, the material was outlawed during the country's harsh ' War on Drugs '. So when fashion design student Sam Covell …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/09/fashion-design-student-hemp-exhibit-winner

Major construction projects underway aim to redefine WMU campus experience

News

… Major construction projects underway aim to redefine WMU campus experience Submitted by … Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A season of transformation is underway at Western Michigan University as three major … summer to make way for additional green space. Hazardous material abatement begins late May, with full demolition …

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

The ABCs of Braden Wilson: Aviation, Broncos, and Camaraderie

College of Aviation

… is shuttering in your dorm playing video games, you don't want Braden "Brady" Wilson as a "roomie."    A WMU College … the speed laws.    Request WMU Aviation Information Wilson was a class president, chased little white balls as a member …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/01/braden