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Stability and support: Education alum journey from TRIO FESP to camp leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… early childhood education), serves as the day camp director at Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Going to school always provided Grace Eishen (B.S.'23, early childhood … with disabilities. T hrough a variety of activities, services, and opportunities on campus and in the community, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/grace-eishen-sherman-lake-ymca-trio-fesp-leadership

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

WMU aviation instructor, student win statewide awards

News

… WMU aviation instructor, student win statewide awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … to success.”   Every year, MDOT recognizes airports and individuals in Michigan whose innovative contributions have … aims to attract talented professionals who can help enhance services at Michigan airports.”   Reed Hudson, right, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mdot-aviation-educator-student-awards-2025

Six employees receive 2011-12 awards from APA-PSSO

News

… Six employees receive 2011-12 awards from APA-PSSO Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … to socialize as well as recognize the hard work and dedication of WMU staffers. APA-PSSO awardees 2011-12 Lynda L. … in Development and Alumni Relations, Tony Griffin Service Award, which recognizes service to APA (nominees …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/651

Kalamazoo Farmers Market Unveils Don Cooney Cultivation Center

College of Health and Human Services

… Submitted by Jillian Fraze on The new multi-purpose building at the Kalamazoo Farmers Market was named in honor of Don Cooney , a longtime city … civic leadership, Cooney is celebrated for his decades of service at Western Michigan University , where he taught …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/cooneycenter

Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation

College of Aviation

… on When it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During … able to see and do.  Those two experiences hooked me." Thus did a match made in heaven lead Brown to a career reaching … give us better perspectives."  Alongside Brown is testing service coordinator RoseElla Lyke, who aviator Brown met on …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/04/brown

From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg

College of Aviation

… of Brian Vanderberg Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Ever watch one of those emergency helicopters sit down at a … training deployment to Ft. Polk, LA with the 10th Mountain Division, 1988 A Kalamazoo-area native and a member of the … for his growing family.   During his Kalamazoo sojourn, the service evolved into being contracted to Metro Aviation …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/vanderberg

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

From WMU Ambassador to Aviation Analyst – Karen Kropornicki Sets the Gold Standard

College of Aviation

… that lie in one's future. Karen Kropornicki thought she was destined to fly for Delta Air Lines, and some day she … But instead, she has found herself employed in public service -- with a federal agency that only the rarest of … intelligence, locates target, or responds to national disasters. In other words, it is focused on human activity …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/03/kropornicki

WMU closes campuses Jan. 22 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, … Updates will be posted on the Dining Services website . Waldo Library and Zhang Legacy Collections Center are closed …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/closure-january-22-2026