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

College of Aviation

… because, as the saying goes, the nuts don't fall very far from the tree:  Dad Dennis is an A&P (airframe and … program and graduate," he says.  "They would always tell me how great it was and about all of the amazing things that go … and brought challenges as well.  They made me the best I can be."   The Hagan siblings during a trip to Kennedy Space …

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

Light Center for Chinese Studies opens guest lecture series

International Student and Scholar Services

… Center for Chinese Studies is pleased to announce its 2024 Fall Guest Lecture Series. All events are free and open to … poetry. More information about Klein and his lecture can be found here .  Dr. Cara Wallis, associate professor in … to 5 p.m. in Sangren Hall, Room 3510.  Wallis will explore how four diverse, marginalized Chinese groups: young …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews

President Montgomery forges legacy of student success

W Magazine

… He's helped make this University a place where students can truly learn and grow, somewhere people can be passionate … the needs of students today. — Dr. Edward Montgomery View how the campus footprint was reimagined in the Montgomery … in the presidency, someone driven by budgets and numbers, far removed from student success,’” recalls Dr. C. Dennis …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes

New on-campus thrift store supports sustainability, affordability

News

… on Maddie Christians, S.H.E. Shed creator, and Brianna McCann, program manager in the Office for Sustainability, show off some of the wares available at the on-campus thrift … S.H.E. Shed will be open for donations and thrifting during fall semester at the following times:   Tuesdays from 1:15 …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/campus-thrift-store-opens-sustainability-housing-equipment-she-shed

Summer camp inspires youth to dream big, envision college life

News

… those from historically marginalized backgrounds, can explore the exciting worlds of mathematics, technology … that, problem - solving skills, collaboration skills and how to manage conflicts on a team,” says Asif Masum , … Western’s Academically Talented Youth Program (ATYP) in the fall.   The institute is actively working to develop new …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/wire-math-science-summer-camp-lewis-walker-institute-2025

WMU recognized among Best Online Bachelor's Programs by U.S. News & World Report

News

… needs, including the flexibility of online programming that falls in line with our mission, ‘So that all may learn.’" How Western is supporting nontraditional students Western's … for teenage prospective students but those that weigh how programs are delivered and how effective they are at …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/us-news-world-report-best-online-bachelors-programs-2025

Keith Watkins

First-Year Faces

… the kid that wanted to take things apart to figure out how they worked,” he says. “And over time, it slowly … that and it just really interested me. That’s something I can do because I can come up with the ideas.” This fall, … at.” THE BIGGER PICTURE Watkins’ career aspirations extend far beyond the world of business. He hopes to use the skills …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59543

University Libraries awards two scholarships to student employees

University Libraries

… will help Hernandez during his study abroad in Japan this fall. Learning how to access research is one of the best skills Hernandez … entirely familiar with,” Hernandez says.   Understanding how to navigate and find resources is a critical skill when …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/04/student-scholarships

Getting career-ready during a pandemic

News

… a pandemic Submitted by Stacey Anderson on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How do you prepare for your career when in-person contact is … normal,” says first-year business student Jacob Myers . “I can’t thank the Zhang Career Center team enough for making … to schedule visits to their companies in later summer or fall, pending that ability, and all have expressed …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58851

Campus living again in high demand as students return for welcome activities

News

… professional networks and fun activities they can take part in this academic year. There's plenty of … number of returners coming back to live with us, which shows us the interest in on-campus living,” says Roshona … PROJECTS There is also a lot of activity on campus as far as capital projects, including the grand opening of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72431