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R. Marcus 'Mark' Spink obituary

News

… (not verified) on Spink Ralph Marcus "Mark" Spink, an award-winning film producer and director and former Western … Michigan University faculty member, died June 17. He was 86. Spink joined the WMU faculty in 1966 and retired in 1989 after more than 23 years of service to the University. He was a professor of media …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1065

Making his Mark – Matthew Pruitt’s March into Aviation Management

College of Aviation

… being in the clouds and pointed the Indianapolis junior toward seeking his pilot's license.  But a medical issue … Administration and Pruitt proved there is more than one way to skin an aviation cat.  He's now a major in aviation … and multimedia technology.  "Getting involved is the best way to make new friends and explore who you are as a young …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/08/pruitt

Hanging Out in the Aviation House with Cody Miller-Holcomb

College of Aviation

… aircraft.  I could sit at an airport lookout all day and watch the aircraft take off.  I can name them all." … of Western's home campus in Kalamazoo. "Growing up I always loved aviation and was amazed at all of the industry's accomplishments," he …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/12/miller-holcomb

Friday Feature: Kelly Erdmann

College of Aviation

… so far, Kelly says that going on her first team ride was a fun and different experience because she was flying with someone other than an instructor.  Kelly’s …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/01/erdmann

Burris elected new vice chair of WMU Board of Trustees

News

… and full of opportunity,” Burris says.  “I look forward to continuing this work with my fellow trustees, … and the campus community to ensure we are strong stewards of Western and that our decisions as a board continue … and that perspective clearly shapes her approach to board service,” says WMU President Russ Kavalhuna . “Drawing on …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/kelly-burris-elected-wmu-board-vice-chair

WMU Haworth celebrates 2026 Presidential Scholars

Haworth College of Business

… systems students, which offers professional development and service opportunities for its members, where he previously … is a recipient of the Department of Management Achievement Award, the Dr. Kimon Bournazos Memorial Scholarship for Human Resource Management, the Jeffrey T. Robideau Award for Meritorious Scholarship and the Thomas J. Sullivan …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/03/haworth-2026-presidential-scholars

On trend and on track at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… multiple facets of merchandising and retail operations. I was particularly drawn to the role because of my passion for … of attending the conference in January of last year. I was able to connect with talented students from universities … lots of German food and visited the Montblanc Haus and Volkswagen headquarters,” she says. “Additionally, I will be …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/marketing-supply-chain-management-mariah-mauldin

WMU’s 2025 fall awards to spotlight distinguished contributions across campus

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… WMU’s 2025 fall awards to spotlight distinguished contributions across campus … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Fall Awards Celebration on Friday, Oct. 3 , will recognize … and staff, including awards for outstanding teaching, service and longtime and emerging scholarly work. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/2025-fall-awards-celebration-recognizes-wmu-best

The Determination of Doogan in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… smarts, the aviation industry will call you whatever you want to be called.    That's the path Kyle Escher Doogan is … .  Request College of Aviation Information  "When I was setting up my WMU account," says the Chicago-area … a suburb west of "The Windy City."  Part of the progress toward his graduation from high school in 2020 was some …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/08/doogan

Students crack code for career success at WMU Cybersecurity Summit

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…   A student asks a question during a session. “This year was a huge success! We had strong student participation and … in planning and executing the summit, a process Barton says was vital for the event’s success.   “It empowers them to … the flag challenge. One unique contribution this year was a capture the flag competition developed by the Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/students-lead-cybersecurity-summit-2025