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WMU’s Sky Broncos crowned regional champions for 4th consecutive year

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… team has worked very hard over the short season leading up to the regional competition,” says Coach Nick Olnhausen . “ Our biggest challenge this year was the amount of turnover from … last year’s team. There were many team members who stepped up into new roles while bringing new members up to speed in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/sky-broncos-nifa-regional-2025-results

Propellers, Power-plants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… professional aviation maintenance technician Taking a trip up into the clouds as a senior in high school was more than … part of a city of 114,000 35 miles northwest of Chicago.  He passed a few other things as well -- being among the … Mihelich reviewing the working components of a jet engine Why Western's College of Aviation?  "It blows all the other …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/mihelich

Occupational therapy grad focused on uplifting community

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… Occupational therapy grad focused on uplifting community … visualize things in my brain growing up. So when I actually got to utilize my skills in class, I thought, 'Yes, this is … full circle. "Growing up for them, it was hard. This is why they came over here, to be able to give us a better …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68336

WMU's Walker Institute hosts series of community conversations regarding race and society

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… Conversation on June 3 June 3: How did we get here? Why now? The death of George Floyd in police custody is … change in law enforcement agencies as well as offer suggestions for how citizens can get involved. June 10: Civic … in cities across the nation are reminiscent of the 1960s. Why now? Why this method? The discussion will focus on where …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59824

How to find out if WMU is closed

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… if WMU is closed Submitted by Deanne Puca on Click this logo in GoWMU to register your phone number in the WMU Alert … or both, depending on the delivery options chosen at sign-up. In addition, all students and faculty and staff members … arts and events , visit wmich.edu/news . Contact: Tonya Durlach February 8, 2018 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/43782

Reminder: How to select your preferences for WMU alerts and advisories

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… them by text messages and phone calls. To do that, or sign up to also receive Advisory Notifications, they must log into the GoWMU portal and click Register for WMU Alerts. In addition, … WMU Alerts and Advisory Notifications, crime-prevention suggestions and safety tips, and general comments about the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54703

WMU-AAUP, President Kavalhuna launch scholarship to advance opportunity for first-generation students

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… WMU-AAUP, President Kavalhuna launch scholarship to advance … our campus partners to help Western students achieve their goals, both as scholars and as engaged citizens.” The … and shared conviction that education is a force for good. When we unite behind our mission, we multiply the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/wmu-aaup-scholarship-first-generation-students

Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities

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… Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities Submitted by Erin … social work in a school system," says Cortes. "Whenever I go to tutor at El Concilio, I can really relate to those … her. "I did one day of work, and (my mother) said, 'This is why I don't want you to do it; this is what we live through …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67907

Physical therapy instructor creates scholarship to give marching band students a boost

College of Health and Human Services

… in Dr. Rodney Weir's future success—and he hasn't forgotten his roots.  “The marching band added a great deal to … of physical therapy at Western Michigan University who grew up in Coloma, Michigan. “The life lessons of participating … their time and prioritize their lives," says Harris. "This does translate to every aspect of their future lives. Also, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60421

Finding an open door: Jordan Chopp’s ambition towards education

Haworth College of Business

… a new job that had a human resources department,” he says. “Going through orientation at my new employer really … the department and learned more about what human resources does. It immediately captured my interest, and I knew that … have a family,” he mentions. “ That said, I did a lot of group work with many wonderful people that were generally a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70178