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Altitude Meets Identity: How Ella Hanson Is Shaping Her Path in Aviation

College of Aviation

… her co-pilot Kenzie Koenig. Every time Ella Hanson heads skyward as a flight science major in WMU's College of Aviation, … with me.  Each time I fly, I feel connected to him in a way that's difficult to put into words.     A young Ella and … "discovery flight" in which she "fell in love with flying" was the direct result of an article she read while a junior …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/03/hanson

Jumping In and Out with Keaton Jeffrey: Aviation Technical Operations Student, Sky Dive Bronco Member and RAI Jets Intern

College of Aviation

… WMU Skydive Broncos shortly after arriving on campus.  "I wanted to get out of my comfort zone," Jeffrey says, "and jumping out of planes was the best way for me to do that."  Request College of … Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport .  The full-service family enterprise is now involved in aircraft …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/03/jeffrey

There “Arndt” Reasons to Skydive? Teagan Works to Maintain and Jump

College of Aviation

… Arndt sampled the industry by working as a customer-service representative at Oakland Air , a three-decades-old … Broncos at Bronco Bash Sensing that this kind of enterprise was right down her flight path, Arndt pointed her career radar westward.  "I chose WMU because of its outstanding aviation …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/10/arndt

New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education

College of Arts and Sciences

… for and received a Modern Language Association (MLA) Pathways Step Grant to support a year-long research and … initial findings and to be recognized at the convention’s awards ceremony.    “I believe that this is useful and …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/01/zarate-sandez-spanish

Broncos building their futures: The Empowering Futures Gift continues to redefine what’s possible for WMU students charting their careers

W Magazine

… and opportunities for students in an unprecedented way. Five years later, thousands of students have benefited from the scholarships, programs and support services funded by the Empowering Futures Gift. Real … person in her family to earn a bachelor’s degree when she walked across the stage at Miller Auditorium in May. “I’ve …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/broncos-building-futures-empowering-futures-gift-five-years

Western Michigan University faculty gain global perspective through University of Passau exchange program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… university in the Lower Bavaria region as deeply rewarding, both intellectually and personally.    “During my time in Passau, I was able to greatly strengthen my understanding of German … participated in the University of Passau exchange.  " It was a wonderful experience,” Lambert says. “Everyone I met …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/passau-exchange

WMU academic convocation launches 2013-14 academic year

News

… State of the University address as well as a series of awards honoring faculty and staff achievements and service. Held during the opening weeks of fall semester … in the adjacent Richmond Center for Visual Arts. Awards to be presented During the convocation, awards will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9723

WMU to purchase Newell Rubbermaid’s facility on Parkview Campus

News

… It will replace WMU’s Physical Plant building, which was built in 1921 and carries approximately $7.6 million in deferred maintenance.   Newell Rubbermaid’s building was completed in 2014. It will become the new home of WMU facilities operations—facilities management, custodial services and maintenance.   The acquisition will support …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/newell-rubbermaid-facility-purchase-parkview-campus

Project Spotlight: Inside WMU’s Phone Transition – A Modern Upgrade

Information Technology

… – A Modern Upgrade Submitted by Gary Barton on This project was about future-proofing WMU’s communication. We’re now … Michigan University has officially wrapped up the Phone Services Transition Project, ushering in a new era of communication across campus. This wasn’t just a technical upgrade—it was a strategic move to …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/inside-wmus-phone-transition-it-project-spotlight

Gamma Rho chapter earns Superior Status

News

… Gamma Rho chapter earns Superior Status Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO— Western Michigan University's Gamma Rho … level of commitment the members of Beta Alpha Psi have toward improving themselves professionally and ethically and in service to others," says Dawn Mason, instructor of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11361