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Head Banging with Helen Hoffman – Music Aficionado, Soon-To-Be Professional Pilot, and Student Extraordinaire

College of Aviation

… a northern suburb of Detroit.  Like many a teenager, she was uncertain of her future course in life, but she also realized that the best place to get something started was in her high school years. Hoffman and best friend, … a degree in aviation was my goal." So naturally, her sights set on the NCAA Division 1 university in southwest Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/02/hoffman

WMU announces second 2025 cohort of Experience-Driven Learning Venture Grants

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… Ambrosia , a doctoral student from Dearborn, Michigan. “It was amazing to interact with fellow individuals from the … and the Northside Association for Community Development, was the first student-led event of its kind. As part of the … an ongoing partnership with a site that will serve as a setting for meaningful research and practical experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/experience-driven-learning-venture-grants-cohort-2

From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions

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… the work. People like Midwest area scout Steve Neal .  “You wake up early, get to the school and try to get with … to get as much background as possible. Then you go out and watch practice. You're looking for a certain body type in a … the gridiron, finding immediate success. Neal had a record-setting career for the brown and gold, earning a spot in the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/detroit-lions-steve-neal-western-alumnus-now-midwest-area-scout

Education's newest leaders: WMU launches Michigan's first collegiate FCCLA chapter

College of Education and Human Development

… potential and develop skills for life in an advanced setting.  "There are going to be activities similar to high … on topics related to the club. "We're also looking forward to being mentors for high school students as they …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/fccla-michigan-first-college-chapter-fcs-cte

East Campus redevelopment is topic of town hall meeting

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… Feb. 1. KALAMAZOO--A campus town hall meeting has been set for Wednesday, Feb. 1 , to discuss the status of efforts … which is open to the public, is set for 9 to 10 a.m. in the Walwood Hall lobby . It is being organized by WMU's Office … and a health center. During the announcement, early 2012 was identified as a possible timeframe for revealing more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/100

CELCIS Alumna Pursues Sports Management Degree

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test after the fall semester and was able to enter the master’s program in sports management … speakers so pronunciation has been difficult to master. I was very happy to pass the TOEFL and to be able to start my … She will return to WMU in fall 2016, with her sights set on completing her master’s degree and graduating in …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/08/ran-wei-spotlight

Campus office hours released for holidays

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… Tuesday, Jan. 3. For more information, call (269) 387-7000. Waldo Library  is open reduced hours 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. … at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9. For information on hours for the Swain Education Library, Maybee Music and Dance Library, and … energy costs during holiday recess and closure, temperature settings in most campus buildings will be reduced to no …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36916

Eric Epplett's Enlightened Aviation Adventure

College of Aviation

… Aviation Adventure Submitted by Tom Thinnes on If you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your … Eastwood's character in "Heartbreak Ridge" when "Gunny Highway" muttered that Marines are never stumped because they … program, I realized and understood the comprehensive skill sets, and how applicable they are to all phases of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/03/epplett

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. Ashlyn Kuersten was recognized for her mentorship and commitment to … students can apply their knowledge in authentic, real-world settings. She says teaching is most impactful when it is …

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

Trustees agree to extension on Cole-Gilmore property

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… to negotiate and execute an extension to an existing set of development agreements covering a four-block parcel … extension of agreements it approved in 2008 that are set to expire Sept. 30. The University's agreements are with … DTI's parcels. Terms could not be agreed upon. WMU was interested in the property to meet future needs and does …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17656