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Lessons Learned by Aviation Technical Operations Faculty Nate Lisak

College of Aviation

… Technical Operations Faculty Nate Lisak Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Even though he started in the welding trade, … "The courses I instruct are usually the first class where students get 'to run up' aircraft, ignite fuel, and …   "From the first time seeing all of the work being completed on those aircraft," he says, "I fell in love with …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/lisak

WMU Libraries publishes open textbooks on religion and Chinese language

University Libraries

… Mich.—Western Michigan University Libraries is thrilled to announce the publication of two open textbooks by Western … Western students and learners worldwide now have free online access to “ Seeing the World Through Religion and … interactive open textbooks that support learning everywhere. Visit Scholarworks to access all open books published …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/01/new-religion-chinese-language-textbooks-published

Composers, performers on cutting edge of electronic music gather at WMU

News

Composers, performers on cutting edge of electronic music … at WMU Submitted by Erin Flynn on Cellist Stephen Marotto plays a piece composed by Ralph Lewis. (Stephen Hennessey) KALAMAZOO, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54151

New affiliation creates opportunity for international experiences in student affairs education

College of Education and Human Development

… program announced a new affiliation with the University of Toronto (U of T) to create customizable international field … scholars both contributing to and learning from the offices where they work during the summer.  “The goal is to provide … of T is different than most field experiences because it is completely customizable to match student's interests.  Amie …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72637

Bronco kicks off holiday season as legendary Radio City Rockette

News

… second row, second from left, is among the newest class to earn a spot in the iconic dancing line. Courtesy: MSG … Rockettes Conservatory program in August and shortly after completing it, she received the call she earned a coveted … her, Fentem moved to New York recently so she could be where the action is. "I started training here knowing that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69927

Success with interest: Support adds up for accountancy grad

News

… way?" he says. That dedication is what earned the soon-to-be Western Michigan University accountancy alumnus a job … walks across the stage at Miller Auditorium during  spring commencement on  Saturday, April 26 , he'll move to … and all the friends who supported me—I know Western is where I was meant to be," he says. "Western gave me all …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/accountancy-graduate-success-jesus-osvaldo-martinez-jimenez

Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… physics in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Igor Fedotov , professor of viola in the Irving S. Gilmore School of … Both Paulius and Burns will travel to Grenoble, France, where they will work in one of the world’s most dynamic …   Fedotov has been living and working in Baku, Azerbaijan, completing his U.S. Fulbright Scholar Program while on …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/fulbright-scholar-awardees

Future leaders in research start at WMU

News

… start at WMU Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Read more stories about faculty-led, student-assisted research projects … as vast and diverse as the world itself, and WMU is a place where students, including undergraduates, are involved in … . For more WMU news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/49166

Future educator hones leadership skills, gives back with student organization 'Blankets for Bronson'

College of Education and Human Development

… Future educator hones leadership skills, gives back with student … blankets to kids in the hospital. So I stepped out of my comfort zone and started a club."  The RSO hosts monthly hour-long meetings where members meet to craft blankets and write cards for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72253

Building global connections through the classroom: WMU’s Global Classrooms Collaborative

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— As the world becomes increasingly connected, preparing students to think, communicate and collaborate across cultures has … bring global engagement directly to the classroom through online connection. Dr. Angela Groves at a Global Classrooms …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/global-classrooms-collaborative