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Take Offs and Touchdowns with Alex Toger – Flying High as a College of Aviation Alumni and Current Endeavor Air Pilot

College of Aviation

… fellow alumni and peers end up doing once they leave the Western campus.  "Aviation is such a small community," he … -- and very applicable.  He taught us a practical way to look at airline flying.  I can relate the stories he told to … have the same day twice, and that's something I always look forward to."    Few professions are like that.  …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/07/toger

WMU departments collaborate to advance addiction prevention and care

College of Health and Human Services

… students, clinicians and community partners at Western Michigan University and Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of … for individuals experiencing opioid-related emergencies. Looking ahead, the collaboration continues to grow. In …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/02/phwmed

WMU alumni awarded prestigious Blue Cloud Award

News

… Zanni/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) NEW YORK—Generous Western Michigan University couple and southwest Michigan … mentorship and support to programs and facilities across Western Michigan University, including the Zhang Legacy … symphonies and the Portage Zhang Senior Center.   “As we look ahead, our hope is simple: that our work and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lynn-chen-zhang-charles-zhang-china-institute-blue-cloud-award

WMU sales students win Desert Cup for 3rd straight year

Haworth College of Business

… responding to an RFP from a health care system looking to digitalize their document infrastructure. … a huge way in the final round when they weren’t allowed to look at any of their materials and had to engage in a …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/03/sales-students-win-desert-cup-2026

WMU business college receives largest philanthropic gift in its history

Haworth College of Business

… million gift from The Stan Lucas Trust. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business … for this phenomenal gift.” Though Stan Lucas had no ties to Western, a love for the University and the connection … for the college, put WMU Haworth top of mind when Grady was looking for a college or university to be the beneficiary of …

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

Manchester native finds home on WMU pitch

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… a soccer ball between your feet, as did Nicole Hatcliffe, a Western Michigan University sophomore majoring in … youth clubs, in addition to her school-based teams.  Looking ahead while attending Elton High School for an … she was named Player of the Match in an England Colleges vs. Australia tournament played in 2010. In her first season …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/03/nicole-hatcliffe-spotlight

International alumna brings bold vision to Spring Gala: A full circle moment for an MBA student turned community and corporate leader

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… leader Submitted by Maddie Christians on Hosted by Western Michigan University’s Asian Initiatives, this year’s … Li arrived in Kalamazoo to pursue her MBA in finance at Western Michigan University, she never imagined she would … Never underestimate what you have to offer.” As she looks toward opening night, Li is most excited about what …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/04/karin-li-global-alumna

New interdisciplinary center to address critical challenges in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

… protect data from cybersecurity threats continues to rise, Western Michigan University is addressing the growing … faculty across campus, industry partners, professionals looking to advance their skills, and both graduate and …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2026/03/center-addresses-cybersecurity-challenges

WMU’s student-run WIDR-FM receives national, international recognition

News

… college radio station is preparing to defend its title.    Western Michigan University’s 89.1 WIDR-FM has received … Media Group—and helped make my social circle grow.”   Western’s Student Media Group is on an impressive streak. … WIDR’s success to unmatched ambition.   “We take a look at other college stations, aim to be better and hold …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/widr-fm-best-student-run-radio-station-awards-2025-26

Robust new online hub empowers WMU graduate students

News

… students Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University graduate students have a new … my role as an advisor. I can easily tell students where to look for resources rather than giving them multiple links … students compete in a three-minute thesis competition. Western’s Graduate College plans to continue expanding its …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/compass-new-online-hub-graduate-students