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WMU business college receives largest philanthropic gift in its history

Haworth College of Business

… its history Submitted by Stacey Lowis on A $17 million gift was announced from The Stan Lucas Trust. The gift will … strongly encouraged Grady to pursue his own college degree. After a summer visit with his brother and sister-in-law, who … when his bank referred Lucas to him for private banking services. Throughout the years, Grady found Lucas to be …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/largest-gift-haworth-college-business-lucas-trust

Planes, Pucks and Puchacz: Zachary Scores in Aviation Management

College of Aviation

… up fire-fighting and first-responder skills along the way. Being regarded as something of an industry expert on … Gun' on VCR and allowed me to watch the intro one summer afternoon," he says.  "After that five-minute viewing, even …  He says that involved “closely working with the Secret Service when politicians would visit the Lansing area.  I …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/12/puchacz

Libraries awards two Library Student Employee Scholarships

University Libraries

… Libraries awards two Library Student Employee Scholarships Submitted by … recipients. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The University Libraries awarded two scholarships to student employees for their … helped her develop essential skills for her future career. After graduation, her goal is to find a career with meaning …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/04/library-student-employee-scholarship-2026

Cruising with Captain Cooper – Heather’s Ups and Downs in Aviation

College of Aviation

… Ups and Downs in Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on It was the best of times, it was the worst of times -- and WMU … piloting the largest of aircraft, she survived the panic after "9-11" and, like the rest of the world, is pondering … she says.  "This was my first job working for a scheduled service and I knew that's what I wanted to do for my …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/11/cooper

Eric Johnson – Flying High from Mesaba to FlightSafety International

College of Aviation

… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Almost a quarter of a century after leaving Western Michigan University as a Lee Honors … Johnson figured either he knew it all, or at least he was close. Request College of Aviation Info But after … career was being on the College of Aviation's flight-line service team shortly after the program's move to the Battle …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/04/johnson

WMU one of 14 U.S. schools selected for Brazilian initiative

News

… higher education though its participation in the Brazilian Scientific Mobility Undergraduate program, which brought 29 … and mathematics—students to campus. Efforts are underway to establish a partnership with one university in Brazil … of New York-Plattsburgh, the University of Tulsa, Washington and Jefferson College, Webster University and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3018

WMU nears $7 million mark in grants in September and October

News

… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Externally funded awards to Western Michigan University nearly hit the $7 … $4.7 million during the period, while grants for public service soared to almost $1.8 million. Grants for … came in at $343,237. NSF, DOJ grants Two notable research awards came from the National Science Foundation. A $799,665 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29246

WMU researchers hope to revolutionize papermaking with $2.5M grant

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… papermaking with $2.5M grant Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Mert Atilhan works in his lab in Floyd Hall, … well with the DOE’s mission to support transformative scientific solutions for pressing environmental challenges … efforts.  Atilhan began pursuing the idea several years ago after earning Western’s competitive Faculty Research and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73114

Historic $100M fund launched by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning

Haworth College of Business

… brings together all these elements in an innovative way to create mutual benefit.  On Tuesday, Sept. 23 , … with both technical expertise and unrelenting customer service.   When the current owner was looking to exit the … training. Sleeping Giant Capital created the second fund after raising $34.5 million in capital through the first …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/sleeping-giant-capital-historic-fund

WMU launches new academic year with Academic Convocation

News

… State of the University address as well as a series of awards honoring faculty and staff achievements. Held during … Richmond Center for Visual Arts. During the convocation, awards will be presented to 11 WMU faculty and staff members for their outstanding service and achievement. They will be honored as recipients …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1649