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Brad Coffman: From Private to Professional Pilot in Four Years

College of Aviation

… early age. With O’Hare International Airport only 12 miles away from his hometown, it’s easy to understand why. However, like the “force” to Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars saga, aviation was stronger in the … while still in high school. He knew what he wanted and set his sights on the goal. With the resolve of the Wright …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/12/coffman

Trustees OK 2013-14 tuition rates, student-initiated fees

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on The Board of Trustees set tuition during its June 12 meeting. KALAMAZOO—Acting at … to increase both tuition and required fees for 2013-14 in a way that will keep WMU the best value among Michigan's 15 … increase and a $47 increase in required fees—$26 of which was initiated by students and approved during a campuswide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7608

Presidential evaluation and tobacco-free move top board's agenda

News

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The meeting is set for 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. KALAMAZOO—The annual … will be heard, and 2014 meeting dates for the board will be set. Contact: Cheryl Roland December 3, 2013 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11845

Yearly event helps students learn more about academic programs

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… programs Submitted by Deanne Puca on Major Excitement is set for Sept. 19. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's … is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 , on the walkway outside the Chemistry Building. Open to the public and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9296

Ready to serve: Grad Molly Cochran prepares for duty in Army Nurse Corps

News

… surgical nurse in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps.   Cochran was awarded the Medallion Scholarship, WMU’s most prestigious … permission to acknowledge,” Cochran says. “But I knew I was setting myself up for a better life coming here and getting …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/graduate-success-nursing-rotc-molly-cochran

New study abroad experience for first-year students launches a WMU education in the Dominican Republic

Study Abroad

… April 22 at 6 p.m., to learn more. WMU Study Abroad will award a $500 scholarship to any student participating in … geographic and gender‑related factors shape economic pathways. Students visiting a modern sugar mill in San Pedro de … patterns of decision‑making in both urban and rural settings.   After they return to campus, students will …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/02/first-year-study-abroad

Northern Jet Management's First All-Female Flight Crew - WMU Alumni

College of Aviation

… program, will fly from Grand Rapids, Michigan to Milwaukee and then on to Tampa Bay, Florida. They each have … Cox, CEO of Northern Jet Management. “It just happened that way on the schedule. The significance is not lost on me and … previously, it’s rare to have this happen in the corporate setting.” “I look at it as we’re just going to work,” added …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/04/njm

Top model, top student: WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway

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… WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway Submitted by Erin Flynn on Maya Narayan has made multiple appearances on New York Fashion Week runways. (Photo courtesy: Jabbar Walker @art_of_jabbar ) … Western’s elite music theatre performance program and set out to audition—hoping to land among the small cohort …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/music-theatre-performance-medallion-scholar-new-york-fashion-week-maya-narayan

Lonnie E. Duncan obituary

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… at Western Michigan University, died suddenly Dec. 31 . He was 46. Duncan was co-training director of WMU's counseling psychology … by the Kalamazoo School Board, to fill out a term that was set to expire at the end of 2014. Prior to coming to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/01/12507

WMU in India: Sustainable business and human connection

Haworth College of Business

… can learn about the other’s culture in a peer-to-peer setting. “All the effort our buddies put into helping us … the WMU India study abroad trip.  “A couple of years ago, I was introduced to a WMU alumnus who had parents working in … opportunities are often lacking for girls, and they wanted to use their resources to do something about it.” …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/study-abroad-india-wmu-haworth