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From Geology to Aviation Business – William Walles Crafts a Career with United Airlines

College of Aviation

… From Geology to Aviation Business – William Walles Crafts a Career with United Airlines Submitted by Tom … switching majors is not a step that could be in the wrong direction for a student.  He came to the Western Michigan … Such was the case when AAR Corp ., which provides aviation services to commercial and government customers, stopped by …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/05/walles-0

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

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

WMU Haworth celebrates 2026 Presidential Scholars

Haworth College of Business

… from across Western Michigan University select outstanding students in their various academic schools, departments … systems students, which offers professional development and service opportunities for its members, where he previously … is a recipient of the Department of Management Achievement Award, the Dr. Kimon Bournazos Memorial Scholarship for Human …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/03/haworth-2026-presidential-scholars

Employee spotlight: Meredith Farrer

University Libraries

… Employee spotlight: Meredith Farrer Submitted by Sara Volmering on Meredith Farrer, Manager, User Services The University L ibraries is excited to welcome Meredith Farrer to our User Services team.  Farrer’s new role as Manager, User Services, …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/11/library-welcomes-meredith-farrer

Equipment Library supports student success

University Libraries

… DSLR camera, laptops, and other equipment to support media projects. A student recently used our document cameras … helped them complete their assignments.  “They were incredibly pleased as they had been considering ordering a device for home use,” said Brandon Meissner , manager, User Services. “They said we saved them hundreds of dollars by …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/03/impact-report-equipment-library

Aviation the Apogee Way: Pascal Paffhausen and Austin Harper are the Dynamic Duo

College of Aviation

… Aviation the Apogee Way: Pascal Paffhausen and Austin Harper are the Dynamic Duo … Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Many a Bronco aviator, with WMU diploma still fresh in hand, takes the career path to Apogee … offers flight training, aircraft management, and pilot services for customers throughout metro Detroit.  It’s the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/01/apogee-0

Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors

News

… Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors Submitted by Erin Flynn on Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver accept their award for Newsmakers of the Year from Mickey Ciokajlo, … in aviation sciences. With a deep background in public service and higher education leadership, Kavalhuna hit the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/crains-newsmakers-2025-russ-kavalhuna-doug-lepisto-derrick-mciver

Medallion Scholar to cross ocean and cultures to continue military legacy

First-Year Faces

… shock for Molly Cochran. “I’m an American citizen, but I was born in Sasebo, Japan,” she says. “There was a military … Western felt more personalized, and they accepted my credits.” During a campus visit, she connected with Western’s … Honors College, where they participate in long-term group service projects that are the cornerstone of their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68548

Community, campus programs to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

News

… Mich.—Western Michigan University continues its tradition of honoring slain civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther … Free and open events include a convocation, march, day of service, educational programs and presentations. "Kneeling … , "The arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice," 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. WMU Bernhard Center, Room …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50994