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Board signs off on name for new student residence halls

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… 750 students. The complex is targeted at new students and designed to encourage social engagement and provide an … select the final name. The name selected, Western Heights, was the choice of students, she said, and it met the hopes … arranged into houses of 30-35 students on each floor with a kitchen and study area, plus centrally private bathrooms …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19403

Thousands gather for the 60th International Congress on Medieval Studies

College of Arts and Sciences

… Those attending will receive a commemorative pin, specially designed to celebrate the 60th Congress. “We are hoping to … he says.  Medieval cuisine demo with chef Channon Russette Mondoux. The first Conference on Medieval Studies at Western was held in 1962 and by 1966 the conference had grown to …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/06/magazine-medieval

Western's Hilltop Village development ramps up with new parking structure, pedestrian bridge

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… Courtesy: Rendering - Fishbeck New green space and pathways will be added in the development. Courtesy: Rendering - … development is to change the face of the University and add modern square footage but also add green space," says David … space to enjoy. The University employed Fishbeck, a local design firm, to helm the project. It is part of the larger …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70965

Real Talk Diversity Series continues in November

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… Real Talk Diversity Series continues in November Submitted by Deanne … Refreshments will be provided. Living traditionally in a modern world "Living traditionally in a modern world: Native … Tribal Historic Preservation Officer Pokagon Band of Potawatomi, participants will experience traditional Native …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19837

Pride and Passion: Mitchell Patterson Aviation Technician Extraordinaire

College of Aviation

… and Passion: Mitchell Patterson Aviation Technician Extraordinaire Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Mitchell Patterson first … about her later. What Patterson saw at the museum -- World War I biplanes, World War II Pacific Theater warbirds, … would point me in the right direction to make certain I was set up for success when I graduated. I owe Jeremy a big …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/mitchellpatterson

DePuy is the Guy! Finding his path and overcoming challenges, Brian lands at Envoy Air

College of Aviation

… doesn't equate to total, abject failure because each setback can be a valued learning tool.  Brian DePuy has the … that? Just ask the successful novelists whose work room walls are plastered with rejection slips. 2017 WMU Aviation … with plenty to do," he says.  "The campus is well-designed, and most important, the aviation program was …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/07/depuy

Celebration, connection and campus changes welcome new and returning Broncos at fall welcome

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… assistance with emergency requests.   Visitors should be aware of ongoing construction projects both on and around … to Tuesday, Aug. 21– 26 , and is packed with events designed to help students settle in, make friends and get to know their new home. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/broncos-return-fall-welcome-2025

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

College of Aviation

…                                                     For Immediate Release Northern Jet Management, Inc. of Grand Rapids, … program, will fly from Grand Rapids, Michigan to Milwaukee and then on to Tampa Bay, Florida. They each have … 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

The Lechota Legacy - Tom and Tim Take Off with Aviation

College of Aviation

… Hank provided one of his trademarked replies, saying he was simply carrying on the “family tradition.” WMU Alumni … world for his impressionable son. Young Tom had his sights set higher: aviation! After eight agonizingly long years, … Lechota worked on a variety of aviation projects. His design and manufacturing talents can still be seen on the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/04/lechota

WMU’s Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten wins MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success

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… WMU’s Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten wins MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. … students can apply their knowledge in authentic, real-world settings. She says teaching is most impactful when it is … academic communities. The award’s eligibility criteria are designed to highlight the many ways faculty contribute to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mac-outstanding-faculty-award-2026-ashlyn-kuersten