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Broncos reach new heights in NASA Student Launch competition

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… Ella Kubesh, Tyler Clendenning and Markus Vanderzwaag show off some of the rockets their team has built.  … Elkhart, Indiana.  The culmination of nine months of hard work, the launch marked a historic milestone for Western's … successes in its challenge debut. "A lot of rookie teams don't even make it to launch day in their first year," says  …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/nasa-student-launch-challenge-2025-aiaa-pegasus-rocket

Inayat Mangla - Complexities of global banking and finance unraveled by Pakistani-born business and finance professor

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… to the U.S. and I believed the U.S. had two options about how to proceed—ignore Pakistan, or use every opportunity … a result of this, the global economy is being hit by a slowdown in economic growth, large swings in exchange rates and … “For the last 15 years, the global economy has been struggling with these kinds of challenges, a task which requires …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/03/mangla-finance-unraveled

With a mentor by her side, Abbie Meredith is embracing her WMU experience

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… faculty and employers for the hands-on learning and networking experiences that enhance academic pursuits. At the … that a traditional, one-size-fits-all environment doesn’t work for its diverse student population with varied … explains Meredith. “Mike has provided valuable insight into how the dynamics of a team can work and what he has learned …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71514

WMU College of Aviation receives federal funding to expand workforce development

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… WMU College of Aviation receives federal funding to expand workforce development Submitted by Erin Flynn on WMU’s … of Aviation will receive $819,000 to bolster aviation workforce training under an appropriations bill recently … funding will take the University’s aviation education and workforce development to the next level. The money will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/aviation-funding-workforce-development-gary-peters

Study abroad at Western yields higher student success

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… students participated in 2023-2024 academic year. “Having worked in the education abroad field for over 15 years, one … repeatedly from students when they return from overseas is how much more confident and independent they feel after … aviation flight science major, studied abroad in Quito, Ecuador, in summer 2024 after completing his freshman year at …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact

Invested in finance and fashion, business grad found wealth of opportunities at Western

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… with limited financial resources sparked my curiosity about how economies function," she says, adding that in her … every single semester since my freshman year.' I wanted to do that, too!" she says The Greenleaf Trust Trading Room … learning consulting at leading professional services network PwC. A few months later, she landed a sales internship …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/finance-fashion-fall-2024-graduate-racheal-mmanga-employed-voya-investment

Arts administration grad thriving in community-driven theatre company

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When your job aligns with your passion, it doesn't feel like work. Kayde Moore , B.A.’24, cracked the code after … they gave me help with my resume, writing cover letters, how to be in a professional setting, how to apply to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75938

Sky's the limit for aviation grad who knows planes inside and out

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… wouldn't have it any other way, "When people tell me, ‘I don't think you should do this,’ it makes me want to do it even more," she says. "I really enjoyed learning about how the plane works. I'm a very curious person by nature, and I don't just …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-aviation-flight-science-technical-operations-adaora-osolu

Building global connections through the classroom: WMU’s Global Classrooms Collaborative

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… the opportunity to engage in substantive cross border work with colleagues around the globe," she says. "It's not …   Dr. Anna Popkova “From this experience, I learned how powerful cross-cultural communication can be in shaping … to many ‘aha!’ moments and discoveries, from realizing how big Mexico is to finding out how much they had in common …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/global-classrooms-collaborative

Help select WMU's top four staffers for 2014

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… and talents, making the University an even finer place to work and study. The 25 candidates are recipients of 2013-14 … financial aid and scholarships. Joanne Beverage, English. Don Beyer, intercollegiate athletics. Deanna Bowling, … additional information should include specific examples of how the candidate has demonstrated dedication to outstanding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15615