New partnership gives Western students pipeline to pilot's seat at Allegiant

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… seat at Allegiant Submitted by Erin Flynn on Robert Butler, of Allegiant, and Dr. Raymond Thompson signed an agreement … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Creating a smooth landing for College of Aviation students, Allegiant Travel Company has selected … Mascarin , a 2021 graduate of Western's aviation flight science program and current Accelerate cadet. "This …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73263

Bronco basketball legend Manny Newsome to be honored Saturday

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… for WMU from 1960 to 1964. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Known as one of Western Michigan University's greatest basketball players … and that record held for more than 45 years. During part of his senior year, he was the leading scorer in the … Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 1994. Newsome earned his bachelor's degree in 1964 in physical education and speech …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44935

Excellence in sound design earns WMU alumnus critical acclaim

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… native earned the recognition for his work on an adaptation of "A Christmas Carol," directed by Tony Award nominee … award," says Reid, who graduated from WMU in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in theatre design and technical … this production was extremely intricate and was composed of many overlapping layers, incorporating soundscapes during …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53121

Born to be a Bronco: finding pride in being a leader

Haworth College of Business

… by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—There are many parts of Holly Jemkort ’s college experience that she has found … say she is the first woman in her family to graduate with a bachelor’s degree has been something she has carried with her during the entirety of her time at Western Michigan University. Majoring in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69625

Book editors, contributors to address immigration in panel discussion

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… to light in a panel discussion by editors and contributors of the new anthology "Immigration and Justice for Our … for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 , in the Brown and Gold Room of the Bernhard Center. Part of the Western Michigan … from Senegal and is a 2014 graduate of WMU with a bachelor's degree in Spanish. For more information, visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/42963

Why I give: Bill Thompson

W Magazine

… Erin Flynn on Bill Thompson, BBA '65, celebrates the return of Bronco football practice with head coach Tim Lester at Waldo Stadium. Staunch. Ardent. Fierce. Any of these words could describe Bill Thompson's pride for … be an accounting major." In 1965, Thompson graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from what's now the Haworth …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68998

Faculty support key to cybersecurity student's goals

Cybersecurity

… working in Western Michigan University's College of Arts and Sciences technology services center and participating in the … on his studies as a cybersecurity major.   He says one of the best academic experiences he has had during his time …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73209

From Middle East to Midwest, aviation management student thrives through new opportunities

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… by Erin Flynn on Varsha Sundareswaran is graduating with a bachelor's degree in aviation management and operations. … she's ready for her career to take flight. "Western has one of the best aviation programs in the country. There are a lot of pathway programs where you can meet with different …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75474

Chemical engineering grad ready to make a splash in sustainability efforts

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… six languages and has competed internationally at some of the highest levels of swimming, and Zahi Sanchez will … Republic, Sanchez will graduate Saturday, April 29 , with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and a job already … years at Western in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. "My friends and I (in the Dominican Republic) were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71513

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.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"5, … also gave the team an avenue to share its passion for science with the community through a number of outreach …

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