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All systems go: Aerospace engineering student launches work into space

News

… takes off from Vandenberg Space Force Base carrying the Western Aerospace Thin-Sat into the ionosphere. (Courtesy: … March 30 as it carried Transporter-16—with his payload, the Western Aerospace Thin-Sat, on board—into the ionosphere. … project will keep excitement going for the students as we look toward the next opportunity to send payloads to space,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/05/aerospace-engineering-spacex-payload-launch-tom-scott

Bronson Barth Keeps his Eyes on the Sky in Louisville

College of Aviation

… the 22 stories on a regular basis is Bronson Barth, Western Michigan University alumni, Air Traffic Controller … the experience, Barth doesn’t recall a specific memory.  “Looking back, I remember always wanting to see the … hired full time with the FAA as an Air Traffic Controller. Looking back on nearly 25 years of air traffic control, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/07/barth

College of Fine Arts Names Rebecca Brienen Associate Dean

College of Fine Arts

… in Stillwater, Oklahoma, has been named Associate Dean of Western Michigan University’s College of Fine Arts, … University, and an MA and PhD in Art History from Northwestern University in 2002. She joined OSU in 2013 as head … of  Sweeney Todd , which left me deeply impressed. I look forward to bringing my experience in public higher …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2026/05/rebecca-brienan-associate-dean

When curiosity composes a career

University Advancement

… Koperski, B.A.'11, set the stage for an exciting career in Western's Irving S. Gilmore School of Music. KALAMAZOO, … with Alan Cumming and Ari Shapiro. Koperski had his eyes on Western Michigan University long before he arrived on … projects while traveling frequently for performances. Looking back, one of Koperski’s favorite Western memories is …

https://wmich.edu/alumni/news/2026/05/alumni-henry-koperski-music-broadway-performance-career

Behind the scenes: Social Work students visit Gerald R. Ford Airport

College of Health and Human Services

… Submitted by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich—Students in Western Michigan University’s Social Work with Communities … R. Ford International Airport for a behind-the-scenes look at how large-scale community programs are designed to … , who plans to pursue a master’s degree in social work at Western and complete an internship in private practice in …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/05/airport0526

Friday Feature: Chris Desmond

College of Aviation

… briefings and you do a lot with limited resources, like looking at a camera that takes a new picture every 10 … and work is rewarding. Have a plan A, no plan B, and never look back. “ Contact: Posted by Reina Cooke on November 4, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/11/desmond

WMU, West Michigan Aviation Academy launch aviation pathway to meet growing pilot demand 

News

… Academy Flight Training Center. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation and the … aviation and hands-on learning, and this partnership with Western helps create a direct pathway into one of the … on his aviation journey.   “Ever since I was young, I’ve looked at airplanes and imagined myself in the cockpit,” …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/west-michigan-aviation-academy-college-aviation-launch-pilot-pathway

From Intern to Operator: Hudson's Aviation Management Journey

College of Aviation

… a professional path in life, Hudson did not have to look beyond his daily existence growing up.  Dad, who served … English and math classes as a dual-enrollee at Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) based in his hometown.   … Hudson chose to focus on four-year curriculums and took a look at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/hudson

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

Constructing joy: Student fashion show explores and showcases happiness on the runway

College of Education and Human Development

… who participated in the spring 2026 fashion show at Western Michigan University might argue that the expression … menswear, upcycled discarded suits with a modern look. Kannon Lynch , MODA’s vice president and a music …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/04/wmu-moda-2026-pursuit-happiness-fashion-show