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Paper plane prowess propels Western aviation student to international competition

News

… Paper plane prowess propels Western aviation student to international competition Submitted by Erin Flynn on Evin Cooper … I showed up that day." Cooper decided to put some of his aerodynamics lessons to the test, working the angles to create … tripled his best toss. His glider sailed through the air 14.06 seconds, setting a new national airtime record and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68114

From Success at Southwest to Directing Denver International Airport: Dave LaPorte’s Aviation Operations Pathway

College of Aviation

… From Success at Southwest to Directing Denver International Airport: Dave LaPorte’s Aviation Operations Pathway … of functions required at a major aviation facility.    In 2024, LaPorte was appointed the airport's chief operating … the first place.  His grandfather owned a Beechcraft Bonanza and often took young LaPorte on flights.  "I was always …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/03/laporte

Engineers Without Borders student ‘zooms in,’ leveraging technology, teamwork to make the world better

International Student and Scholar Services

… teamwork to make the world better Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO , Mich. — Natasha Saiful Andree came to Western Michigan University … presented their project during International Education Week 2024: Internationalization on Campus and Beyond.   A long …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnews-2

Hundreds of future scientists and engineers will showcase talents at Western Michigan

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… University’s Main Campus on Saturday, March 16 , for a regional Science Olympiad tournament.  WMU’s College of … 10 Science Olympiad Tournament on Saturday, March 16, 2024, and the Michigan State Finals on Saturday, May 4, … possible. Students from WMU’s registered student organizations (RSOs) developed and are running more than 50% of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/74970

Logan Burgos: hitting a homerun in sports marketing

Haworth College of Business

… College of Business. Logan Burgos outside Amerant Bank Arena, home of the NHL Florida Panthers With a dream to work in … sporting events. As Burgos prepares to graduate in fall 2024, he shares some advice with his WMU Haworth peers. … who want to help you grow. Start with joining student organizations and getting to know your professors—these are great …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75461

Two-time WMU Study Abroad traveler says global experiences change lives and careers

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… in sales and business marketing with a minor in international business, studying abroad wasn’t just a goal; it … the first step.”   Koepp took that step in the summer of 2024 with WMU Study Abroad’s Business & Culture in Thailand … like me who had never flown before or didn’t know what food to avoid,” Koep admits. “I needed a faculty director to …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-koepp

WMU SLP alum chairs national conference

College of Health and Human Services

… WMU SLP alum chairs national conference Submitted by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, … named the Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Co-Chair for the 2024 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) … 5-7, 2024, in Seattle, WA, will bring together over 10,000 speech-language-hearing professionals from across the …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/jjackson

Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world cybersecurity RSO

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… ways to make the most of their first year at Western in 2024.   Their biggest idea? Creating the registered student organization (RSO) and nonprofit Western Research Advisory for … & Networks, or WRAVEN.   “We run hands-on projects, threat analyses and education,” says McElroy. “Our goal is to build …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/wraven-cybersecurity-rso

HR student Victoria Loikits finds her passion in impacting others

Haworth College of Business

… a difference in people’s lives. As a human resource management student, Loikits is excited to play a role in … greatest asset.  As she prepares to graduate in spring 2024, Loikits of South Haven, Michigan, says she is grateful … Loikits has taken advantage of registered student organizations and campus jobs. She is a member of Delta Sigma Pi …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74911

‘An exciting time’: WMU to build new residence hall for first-year students

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University announced today plans to build a new residence hall for first-year … . “Western Michigan University is becoming a destination for students who seek vibrant residence halls and a … will reopen for new and returning students beginning fall 2024. The residence hall is currently undergoing a series of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74307