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Marcus Williams: From Seattle to Supersonic (Almost!)

College of Aviation

… is today.  For as long as he can remember, Williams has always had an infatuation with aviation.  Not only were planes being built in his home of Seattle, Wash., they were also present in the sky.  With a … In March of 2007, he took a CFI position with United Flight Systems in Houston, Texas.   While at UFS, Williams …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/03/williams

Sustainable innovation earns Western students a share of $19,000

News

… Team member Joshua VanSlambrouck, center, accepted the award on behalf of his team. He is pictured with Dr. Timothy … his team's aquaponics concept to the judges. Jordan Walker explains calculations he and team members made for an off grid stadium lighting system. The winning team was invited to present its concept …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71723

Student Spotlight: Hannah Craft - Blending Data, Creativity, and Customer Service

Information Technology

… for on-campus jobs related to technology. At the time, she was studying computer information systems and saw the role as a great opportunity to build … connect to WMU Wi-Fi Installing and troubleshooting software such as SPSS Providing friendly, professional customer …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2026/02/hannah-craft-it-student-highlight

Orion Rahjes is finding belonging and building legacy at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… Western Michigan University. The senior from Des Moines, Iowa, is creating a bright future at the Haworth College of … “There's a place for everyone at WMU Haworth, and there's a way for you to grow here,” they say. Beyond the classroom, … with hopes to work abroad and learn accounting systems across the globe. With their future just over the …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/accountancy-orion-rahjes-naba-student-organizations

Former congressman to lead talks about future of U.S. healthcare

News

… discusses methods for improving the nation's healthcare system. Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Jane Markey will … in July, Stupak told reporter Morgan Chalfant, "If they want to repeal the Affordable Care Act, every Congress has … law and finance in 2014. Before joining the law school, she was senior vice president, general counsel and corporate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43400

Veenstra Peace Lecture to focus on elections and world government

News

… which is free and open to the public, is "Again Toward Perpetual Peace: Elections, World Government and … national electoral dynamics, and electoral representative systems of government more generally, will reliably lead to … will argue that a true global democracy is the only way to create lasting peace. However, we should conceive of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38944

Spring virtual book clubs examine ethical questions

News

… a pandemic? How do we understand the deep hierarchical system underlining who has power and who does not in every … wisdom of decentralizing politics, arguing that the way to restore confidence in democracies is to strengthen … August 1985, the Center for the Study of Ethics in Society was created after WMU faculty across the curriculum met to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62657

WMU to confer more than 2,400 degrees during spring commencement

News

… Saturday, April 27 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. … ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of … Channel 5.1 of EduCABLE, the University's cable television system, and throughout the Kalamazoo area on Public Media …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52958

Engineering student's research aims to drive in-motion wireless charging for electric vehicles

News

… Zoardar is working to develop a wireless power transfer system that could charge vehicles while they're in motion. … "Due to overdependence on fossil fuel, and as it is not renewable, the world is going to face a shortage really soon," … reduce the vehicle's range, and charging stations aren't always readily available.  Marsad is exploring various …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62188

WMU faculty to reshape induction and mentoring programs of future educators

College of Education and Human Development

… Glinda Rawls, Dini Metro-Roland, Kerry Hegele, Rena VanDerwall, Allison Hart-Young, Kristal Ehrhardt, Kwangmin Lee and Olivia Ngadjui. (not pictured: Dr. Wayne … professionals within the school to provide a better support system for students. "Everyone interacting with students is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75967