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President Montgomery forges legacy of student success

W Magazine

… of graduates with a proud handshake as he presented their WMU degrees. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—One of the most powerful early … but at a Make a Difference Award ceremony honoring WMU’s stellar staff. Eric McConnell , who chairs the awards … and had a 35-year academic career before joining WMU as its ninth president. Montgomery takes a moment to …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes

Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/international-student-internship

Bronco back in the saddle focused on alumni experience

W Magazine

… After 25 years in K-12 education and a stint on the WMU Alumni Association Board of Directors, she felt called … in this capacity.” Both an alumna and a frequent flyer at WMU events, Stanley recognizes that every Bronco’s … hats over the years, including in this photo taken at a WMU event in Detroit at Ford Field in 2017. Pictured left to …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/heather-stanley-bronco-focused-on-alumni-experience

Registration now open for Rider Colloquium

College of Health and Human Services

… or Capstone Mentor: $42.50 Rider Colloquium New Graduate (WMU OTD/OTA) Admission: $42.50 Rider Colloquium Current WMU OTD/OTA Students: $25 Rider Colloquium Exhibitor: $150 …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/07/rider-colloquium-2025

Altitude Adjustment: How Life’s Turbulence Made This Delta Captain Soar

College of Aviation

… Made This Delta Captain Soar Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Alumni Captain John Geeting and his wife, Elyse … and objectives.   John Geeting, a 2001 graduate of the WMU College of Aviation and an airline pilot for two … easier."   Geeting and his dad, Steve, during his tenure at WMU Why aviation, and not geology or accounting?  "My dad …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/05/geeting

Messages of Hope: Introducing the Resiliency Center Rock Garden

Unified Clinics

… Center Rock Garden Submitted by Jillian Fraze on The WMU Resiliency Center is excited to share their new 'Rock …

https://wmich.edu/unifiedclinics/news/2025/08/rock-garden

Student Spotlight: Ellie Lundy – Leading with Compassion and Communication

Information Technology

… in Occupational Therapy at Western Michigan University (WMU), who’s making a difference both in and out of the … classroom. Originally from Charlotte, Michigan, Ellie chose WMU for its top-tier occupational therapy program—and she’s … campus. Ellie Lundy works as a switchboard student lead at WMU’s IT front desk—she’s the friendly voice behind the main …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/07/ellie-lundy-it-student-highlight

Malaysian student comes ‘full circle’ in his study of American politics

International Student and Scholar Services

… College Kuala Lumpur to Western Michigan University (WMU) to study political science and global and international … Jeff Breneman, vice president for government relations at WMU, will discuss how understanding ways to address … the Western Student Association in 2022, continues to call WMU home. He's furthering his education and career by …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/international-cheng-kidd-sun

Celebrating and preserving 75 years of ROTC history at Western Michigan University

University Libraries

… history of Western's ROTC program and cadets with help from WMU Archives curator John Winchell (center). Many people … military ball in February. Copies are now preserved in the WMU Archives at the Zhang Legacy Collections Center . Evans … Vance studied history during their undergraduate years at WMU and completed master’s degrees in history—Evans at the …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/04/celebrating-preserving-75-years-rotc-history

Light Center Research Grants fund a global art project, a book translation and tourism and development research

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… English will enhance the international scholarly profile of WMU.   “The experience would open the door for me to explore … A unit of the Haenicke Institute for Global Education, WMU’s Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies was … and culture on campus. It also provides annual support to WMU faculty for research and creative activities.  Timothy …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2024/11/grantawards