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WMU Sky Broncos again claim top spot at regionals, advance to national competition

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… Flying Association (NIFA) Region III Championship for the third consecutive year. The College of Aviation’s … Ohio State University and Ohio University to earn points for members who finish in the top 10 in a series of flight … ninth in computer accuracy. Naman Mody , a senior from Bensalem, Pennsylvania, placed first as safety observer in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/sky-broncos-again-claim-top-spot-regionals

Western professor’s book on the Great Lakes honored in 2023 Indie Book Awards

College of Arts and Sciences

… Group. The book received one of three Grand Prizes for non-fiction in the Next Generation Indie Book Awards. It … Great Lakes. Awards judge Martha Kennedy commended Heasley for captivating environmental storytelling that “is at once … and important as those of us who live here and advocate for their care, especially because we’re in the middle of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71845

Western alumna highlights first-generation Latinx student journeys at documentary screening

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… on A screening of "First Voice Generation" is planned for Saturday, Oct. 7. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University alumna details the struggles of first-generation Latinx students in a documentary … students in Holland, Michigan, who are part of the TRiO Upward Bound Program. It highlights their dreams of becoming …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72796

College praises tenure of departing longtime dean

College of Education and Human Development

… on as a CEHD faculty member in the Department of Human Performance and Health Education in the fall. “I have been so privileged for having the opportunity to work with you all for the past nine years. Thank you for your patience and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68668

Western celebrates grand opening of 'newest, most innovative student union in the state'

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… student-centered environment where memories will be created for many years to come," says WMU President Edward … of years of planning. Dr. Diane Anderson , vice president for student affairs, started crisscrossing the country with … amenities," Anderson says. "From the moment we opened (for the soft opening in late July), there has been a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72548

Nour Khaiara is growing into her goals

Haworth College of Business

… crucial financial support, but it also validated my efforts and commitment to my studies. It allows me to pursue a … such as networking events, job fairs and access to platforms like Handshake, all of which help me build connections … of the industry operate.” However, Khaiara’s passion for HR was something she spent time discovering. She says …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/humanresourcemanagement-nourkhaiara-scholarship-growth

Networking, network security will highlight WMU Cybersecurity Summit

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… student. Western Michigan University will bring together information technology experts, educational partners and … annual  Cybersecurity Summit , presented by the Office of Information Technology in partnership with People Drive … growth," says  Trevion Thomas , WMU program manager for cybersecurity. "By hosting discussions on the latest …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/10/networking-cyber-security-summit-october-2024

WMU board to welcome new trustees, elect leadership Thursday

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… by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer earlier this month, James L. Liggins Jr. of Kalamazoo and Kara Wood of Grand Rapids will be … an eight-year term expiring Dec. 31, 2024 . Wood succeeds former trustee Kurtis Trevan, who relocated to live out of … email Dr. Kahler Schuemann by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24. For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74450

Returning to Congo, fashion student seams learning with experience

College of Education and Human Development

… Show at the Gilmore Car Museum in 2022. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For Anaia Kassenda , visiting Congo is usually a homecoming, … Kassenda and the tailoring house craft lavish womenswear for special events, such as ceremonies and weddings. She … program to pursue her dream of becoming a creative director for a fashion house. For more WMU news, arts and events , …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/10/fashion-student-internship-experience-congo

Celebrate faculty, staff achievement at 2024 Fall Awards Celebration

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… , will recognize the University’s finest, including awards for exceptional teaching, service, longtime and emerging … and  Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig , provost and vice president for academic affairs, will lead the celebration. The annual … Dining Center assistant manager David Prellwitz , gardener for Landscape Services Karmella Todd , senior administrative …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/fall-awards-2024