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The Hagan Hangar: A Family’s Legacy Takes Wing at Western Michigan University

College of Aviation

… and Mom Beth works for Delta Elite Services.    "Growing up," says Justin, "we took lots of non-rev flights out of Detroit Metro to go on vacations .  We kind of grew up seeing lots of planes at the airport."   WMU Aviation … WMU campus and what he saw at the college's base at Kellogg Field made the sale.     Four years and almost 24 months …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/06/hagan

Part of West Michigan Avenue at campus center closed

News

… right off North Dormitory. The city will be making critical updates to a 1917 sewer line that once marked the city … but now is attached to 1950s-era sewer lines that continue up Michigan Avenue and onto the central campus. City … closely to find a window of time that would be least disruptive to normal campus activity and minimize inconvenience …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17303

'Julie Loves to Dance'

W Magazine

… at Portage (Michigan) District Library who inspired and supported her books from a young age. PORTAGE, Mich.—In just … out what my royalty rate was going to be and I had to sign a contract,” says Famiano, a Medallion Scholar studying … was studying illustration at Kendall College of Art and Design. The two joined forces to bring the story to life. It …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73420

Student leader by day, business mogul by night

W Magazine

… the Eunique Kisses products include containers that light up. Richardson is pursuing a degree in criminal justice. … day over the summer, she would work in the factory at Kellogg from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., take an hour break and then work … attending Western,” says Richardson, who aspires to use her sign language minor and become an interpreter after …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62024

Accountancy professor finds formula for connecting with students

Haworth College of Business

… a passion for connecting with her students and setting them up for professional success. She created a check-in system … performance, while also providing her a concrete way to support them individually.  “At the beginning of each … of her classroom. Senior David Jones recalls, “I was struggling with a financial analysis paper for another class and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/accounting-connections-brittani-shantel-jackson

The rise of women’s sports—triumphs, challenges and the road ahead

W Magazine

… ahead Submitted by Erin Flynn on Outside hitter No. 19 Maggie King, BS ‘23, MA ‘24, goes for the kill in an … title. King went on to play professionally for the Omaha Supernovas. What’s so great about the resilience of women in … and women’s sports in schools receiving federal funding, significantly boosting opportunities for female athletes.   …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/rise-womens-sports-wmu-coaches-athletes-weigh

Construction fencing prompts temporary change in bus stops

News

… mid-November. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Construction fencing went up Monday in preparation for installation of a new iconic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18814

Western celebrates impact of student workers on campus

News

… Youker, pictured third from right, is Student Employee Supervisor of the Year. Katelyn Frankel, pictured holding … at Gilmore Theatre Complex, you are immersed in a reality designed and supported by student employees," Jeppesen says. … also helped enhance the department's operations by suggesting a new method of organizing homework and test …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75290

Vision for the future: Grad works toward more accessible world

News

… my dreams to make them a reality." "Western has set me up for success by creating an atmosphere of acceptance. No … been so optimistic. His first attempt at college ended abruptly in 2017 when a dramatic increase in glaucoma pressure … is ready to make an impact. "Western has set me up for success by creating an atmosphere of acceptance. No …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-healthcare-services-sciences-jeffery-crouch

Students explore job, internship opportunities at 2023 fall career fairs

News

… of fields with hiring employers at the fall 2023 lineup of career fairs, including for the business, engineering, … in person, fairs begin Wednesday, Sept. 20 , and wrap up with a specialty job fair Thursday, Nov. 9. Job fairs … 2 p.m. on Handshake Students will have the opportunity to sign up for one-on-one sessions or group sessions with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72643