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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?   Let's check out Matt Taylor, a 2010 Western graduate with a degree in flight science.   It all … northwest.  He's a 2006 alumnus of Hartland High School.   Western's College of Aviation registered on his radar …

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

WMU student team wins national Wege sustainability prize

News

… Josh Shultz. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A team of five Western Michigan University students has won the 2015 Wege … sustainability problems. The WMU team captured first place and a $15,000 award March 28 in an event the Grand … or the loss of revenue. WMU's team competed under the name Western Sustainers. The WMU team Max Hornick , public …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22739

100 years later, WMU's famed 'Black Ghost' remembered

News

… Dunlap, WMU's first black student-athlete, fought racism on and off the field. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—One hundred years ago, Sam Dunlap , Western Michigan University's first black student-athlete, … the WMU campus, and throughout Dunlap's playing career at Western, Waldo and football coach William Spaulding worked …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41428

WMU now offering a bachelor’s degree in event management; accepting students this fall

College of Education and Human Development

… Pride Festival. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After much anticipation, Western Michigan University is now offering a bachelor’s … beginning fall 2023. Housed in the College of Education and Human Development, this 51-credit hour interdisciplinary … there is a facility or outdoor venue. Events are back and they are focused on customer experience and engagement. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71572

Aerospace engineering alumna soaring at Boeing

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… two-story capacity, its monstrous size, its takeoff power and its smooth overseas flight capability. “I expressed this … Propelled to Success Haji’s professional path was forged at Western Michigan University, where in-depth, practical … Brueshabar , who was a teaching assistant when Haji was at Western and is now a part-time faculty member, was also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58017

Construction to refresh Waldo Library's lower level continues this fall

University Libraries

… by Sara Volmering on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The lower level of Western Michigan University's Waldo Library is getting a … this fall as crews install new carpet, ceiling tiles and energy-efficient lighting. Construction kicked off in … closing the lower level through December. All other floors and collections in Waldo Library are open and operating as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68971

WMU board to consider resolution to receive state funding for Dunbar Hall renovation at special board meeting Thursday

News

… Thursday Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees will consider … reconfiguring classroom layouts, student workspaces and major technology upgrades for teaching and learning. The building will also be upgraded to maximize …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68080

Seventeen business students selected for scholarships

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--Seventeen Western Michigan University business students have received scholarships in recognition of their outstanding character and academic excellence. The scholarships … announced in April during the business college's annual spring banquet. 2012-13 business scholarship recipients …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1078

An abundance of dining options available on campus this fall

Dining Services

… eat together in Valley Dining Center. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s main campus has a variety of … the Valley Dining Center, Sangren Hall, College of Health and Human Services, Waldo Library, Sprau Tower, Schneider Hall and other locations. The Bernhard Center offers the Bernhard …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68844

Gov. Whitmer appoints Jon Hoadley to WMU Board of Trustees

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… announced the immediate appointment of Kalamazoo resident and former state representative Jon Hoadley to the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees. The newly … trustee replaces Ron Kitchens , who relocated to Alabama and stepped down from the board last year. Hoadley will fill …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67181