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The Hagan Hangar: A Family’s Legacy Takes Wing at Western Michigan University

College of Aviation

… Envoy Air in 2024 Justin is the Hagan who led the family's way toward Kalamazoo and Western's base of aviation operations in … coming out of high school I really didn't know what I wanted to do," he says.  "I had some interest in aviation …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/06/hagan

WMU Beyond Borders: Anniya McWhorter’s decision to travel to Singapore

Study Abroad

… its welcoming psychology department and its overall home-away-from-home vibe. During my first year, I attended a few events and met a ton of people. It was great, and honestly, I thought that was all there was to … a long time, I had felt stuck at a mediocre level of goal setting. I was comfortable and hesitant to go the extra mile …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/05/student-story-anniya-mcwhorter

Three Midwest Poets Laureate Share WMU Beginnings

College of Arts and Sciences

… to act as a literary ambassador, promoting access to and awareness of poetry as an art form with residents across … Mark Turcotte (Turtle Mountain Band of Anishinaabe) was named poet laureate of Illinois in 2025 and was the very … laureate for 32 years until her death in 2000.  “Gwendolyn set a precedent that is hard to live up to and to be …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/09/cas-magazine-poets-laureate

A Working Artist, Rachel Stickney Builds a Business Around the Book Arts

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… fair circuit, teaches book arts classes and is regularly awarded grants and project funding, alongside an active … work inconsistently, without a clear focus, for years. It wasn't until the pandemic that she felt the pull back. … "It was there I learned about bookbinding, paper arts, typesetting, teaching classes, running a store and scheduling …

https://wmich.edu/art/news/2026/08/rachel-stickney-book-arts-alumni

CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad

College of Education and Human Development

… Indian village. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Going to India for me was about stepping outside of my comfort zone and navigating … Michigan University sport management student. Cheatham was one of eight College of Education and Human Development … across all academic levels and programs of study. The  award-winning study abroad experience takes students to India …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74398

Sustainable agriculture practices, access to food and healthful eating focus of fall lecture series

News

… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Exploring the way people choose to eat and its impact on the environment, … Sept. 19: "How Did Meat Become a Global Food?" Dr. Wilson Warren , WMU chair and professor of history Sept. 25: … in Our Community," Lucy Dilley , executive director, Can-Do Kitchen, and Hether Frayer , owner, Fresh Food is Fun and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48802

Montgomery begins his tenure as WMU's ninth president

News

… (not verified) on Montgomery KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Edward B. Montgomery begins his tenure as the ninth president … to the campus community to offer some insights. Montgomery was selected in April by the WMU Board of Trustees. He comes … formal installation as president during inauguration events set for Sept. 15 and 16 . The date was chosen to coincide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41548

Women who rise from the waters—and an author’s rising acclaim

W Magazine

… Women who rise from the waters—and an author’s rising acclaim Submitted by Megan … and allows you to indulge curiosity. … The WMU environment was fun for me, full of smart professors and creative fellow … a prolific writer. Her newest must-read novel unfolds on an island nestled within the Great Massasauga Swamp, an area …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74810

Work with refugee family helps business student expand global perspective

News

… as well as leadership and business strategy . When Coleman was tasked with completing 15 hours of community service for … One program the nonprofit offers connects volunteers with resettled refugees to help them learn English. "You go to … Through the Global Leaders program, he will travel to the island of Lesvos off the coast of Greece in 2020 to work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53332

Cycling events at WMU part of weekend of bike activities

News

… . The highlight is the 2014 Miller Energy Criterium set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 12 , at WMU's … to each race. A total of $6,000 in prize money will be awarded during the 2014 criterium. For WMU's event, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16728