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The American Dream: Matt Taylor Ascends Through the Airline Operations World

College of Aviation

… Matt Taylor Want a short story about a dynamic career and how the WMU College of Aviation made it all possible?   … he launched his days as a Bronco in 2007 when he began working at the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport … as travel sales, preparing itineraries, issuing tickets, doing what was needed in the departure lounge and boarding …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/11/taylor

Learning across the globe in WMU's College of Arts and Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

… faculty have led study abroad courses in more than a dozen countries spanning four continents in recent years. … before they move in with host families and begin coursework. Beyond the classroom, students learn about Ecuadorian … “Many in the U.S., especially students, don’t realize just how much more there is to the world,” says Wilke, who is …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-studyabroad

Future Broncos use talents to help frontline health care workers

News

… Future Broncos use talents to help frontline health care workers Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Members … care professionals across the country. “My goal is to do as much as I can to help people in need,” says Ryan … ones in the medical field,” says Mills. Mills demonstrates how his 3D printer works. Mills says 3D printing is just a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59007

10 ways to use the Libraries in your course

University Libraries

… library instruction sessions in person or online. We’ll work with you to customize learning outcomes for your class. … traditional textbooks. These materials reside in the public domain or have been released under an open license that … notes on a lightboard while facing the viewer. Discover how this technology can improve student engagement and …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/10-ways-libraries-can-help

WMU launches online cybersecurity undergraduate degree

News

… degree program designed to help meet the increasing workforce demand for digital security specialists in areas … are only expected to increase as organizations recognize how vital cybersecurity specialists are to their operations. … and other material to meet deadlines, but will be able to do so at their most convenient times. Meanwhile, online …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59452

Fueled by her own trauma, doctoral student fights to break cycle of sexual violence

News

… Fueled by her own trauma, doctoral student fights to break cycle of sexual violence … Mpamira became fascinated with its complexities while working in psychology laboratories as an undergraduate at … doing what I can for them. And that's where it began and how it came to be." She created the EDJA Foundation—now …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65358

From Airport Intern to Airport Operations – Karlee Erickson’s Manages Aviation Opportunities

College of Aviation

… experience at the Traverse City Airport (TVC) That's how she crossed paths with Dan Sal, chief operating officer … for me."   "College life" came in broad samples.  Erickson worked as a "student watch" dispatcher for the WMU …   If things become a little fuzzy -- and they always do during the college experience -- Erickson recommends a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/10/erickson

Global internship experience brings marketing student closer to her goals

Haworth College of Business

… Henrickson's Haworth College of Business marketing coursework and mentors helped prepare her to take on a challenging … such a cool experience!” says Henrickson. “We weren’t sure how big of a factor digital marketing would be for our … about marketing is that there are so many things you can do with it! I could go into sales, research, social media, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69664

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in August

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… update August 2018 Friday, Aug. 3 Art Hop —5 to 8 p.m. in downtown Kalamazoo, hosted by the Arts Council of Greater … Come to this introductory program and receive a free workbook to help you learn some basic words in Mandarin … music, then create your own Didgeridoo instrument and learn how to play with award-winning Australian singer and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47909

Agendas in reporting about global warming to be examined in talk

News

… Hall . His presentation, titled "News Judgment vs. Opinion: Do I have an Agenda When I Write about Global Warming?" is … there are two enduring and contradictory criticisms of how media like the New York Times approach hot button issues … is bringing together scientists and humanists to consider how the world's temperature, environmental and social …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11039