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Join the Fun at the 2026 White Cane 5K

College of Health and Human Services

… Western Michigan University’s College of Health and Human Services Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies, … for a day of fun, connection and inclusion while raising awareness of the white cane as an important symbol of … people who are blind or have low vision. Whether you run, walk, volunteer or cheer from the sidelines, everyone is …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/09/join-fun-2026-white-cane-5k

The American Dream: Matt Taylor Ascends Through the Airline Operations World

College of Aviation

… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Alumni Matt Taylor Want a short story about a dynamic career and how the WMU … with a degree in flight science.   It all started shortly after he launched his days as a Bronco in 2007 when he began … the "go-for" when it comes to the nitty gritty of passenger service.  Seventeen years later, he's much closer to the top …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/11/taylor

Aviation grad found world of opportunity at Western

News

… Michigan University student Raymond Miller would be on his way to a Ph.D. In addition to a bachelor’s degree in … is leaving Western with a passport packed with stamps after completing four study abroad experiences spanning … course focused on social justice in education and social service sectors and included visits to government agencies …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/graduate-success-aviation-operations-management-raymond-miller

Investment, pandemic pivot spur success for genomics company

News

… cases began surging in the spring of 2020. "We really wanted to help in whatever way we could," says Mike Getz , … officer of Genemarkers. She launched the company in 2007 after working as a genomics consultant for Pfizer and an … of COVID-19, Langerveld says. "The way you interact as a service with doctors and doctors' offices had been changing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64148

Spring career fairs to bring top employers to WMU

News

… ready for the fairs. WMU ’ s Career and Student Employment Services   offer s advising and resources year-round to help … navigat ing virtual fairs , and following up with employers after ward . Find more information about the career fair prep …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/2026-spring-career-fairs-begin

Alumni classnotes: Winter and spring 2025

W Magazine

… Col. Danny Bement , BS ‘66, MA ‘76, of Portage, Michigan, was one of 25 distinguished U.S. Army Cadet Command alumni … Babcock , BA ‘04, was named vice president of account services, for Detroit-based brand advocacy agency CRIMSON. … at the U.S. Capitol for President Donald Trump immediately after he took the oath of office. Kathleen Poindexter , PhD …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/03/alumni-classnotes-winter-spring-2025

From Intern to Operator: Hudson's Aviation Management Journey

College of Aviation

… years, spent much of the time up in the sky and not on the water.  "Being able to watch him fly and be a role model," … operator at Cherry Capital, as well as offering charter services, airplane management, and sales.  "Both of these … as a pilot and eventually in aviation management.   Hudson after a flight in the L-39 Albatross. Hudson is a 2023 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/hudson

Shannon Carpenter Fine Tunes Her Time in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… her case, it might be Miss Avionics. Scheduled to graduate after the 2020 fall semester with a degree in aviation … any and all of that at the College of Aviation, she has a warm spot in her tool box for faculty specialist Dr. Gail … charters, avionics maintenance, in-flight catering, and services for fixed-based operators at airports.  For the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/09/shannon-carpenter

WMU alumna receives Uganda’s Medal of Honor

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… of Western Michigan University’s science education program, was recognized for her work to increase educational … the health of the children, family and society at large.” After she completed her Ph.D. at WMU, Udongo went back to … used to listen to the radio and tell me about all the new scientific discoveries. Her stories were so intriguing. We …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/alumna-receives-medal-honor

Well-being in action: Programming highlights

University Libraries

… highlights Submitted by Angela Brcka on A greener way to study Students can check out small plants to keep … need Students connected with over 30 campus departments and services and RSOs at Waldo Fest. The University Libraries … Fest was created in 2023 to help students stay connected after the rush of fall activities and events fades into a …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-programming-highlights