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Gaining Altitude with Guadalupe Guzman Ramos – Current WMU Aviation Flight Science Student and Future Professional Pilot

College of Aviation

… in southern Florida harvesting bumper crops of tomatoes and watermelons, an occupation the now-U.S. citizen still … a flight from nearby Fort Myers to Dallas, Texas -- and he was dragged into that 2009 experience almost kicking and … me," he wrote years later in a scholarship application.  "I was very nervous as I boarded the plane with my mother, and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/guzmanramos

Senior engineering students showcase projects at design conference

News

… Co. and an effort aimed at developing a new hand switch tester for surgical devices produced by Stryker Corp. There …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46348

Friday Feature: Chris Ko

College of Aviation

… it seemed like the best, most recognized program that was also close to home. He has been an avid aviation lover since he was a child. Chris said that he would often get in trouble … watching the women’s USA hockey team make it all the way to gold. He is also glad that he has more of an appreciation …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/ko

WMU SLP alum chairs national conference

College of Health and Human Services

… The event, scheduled for December 5-7, 2024, in Seattle, WA, will bring together over 10,000 speech-language-hearing … In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Jerrold was honored with the ASHA Dorothy Dreyer Award for Volunteerism in 2022, and he was selected for the …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2024/12/jjackson

Doctoral candidate charts course for success in world-class sailing win

News

… center, recently became a champion at the 2025 Vintage Gold Cup alongside teammate Luke Lawrence. (Photo courtesy: Walter Cooper) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Saying the sky’s the limit … his course for success—both in the lab and on the open water. A former Olympic-track sailor, Asif recently became a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/star-vintage-sailing-world-champion-mohammed-asif

Broncos are going places: New report reveals 93% of Western grads are employed or continuing their education

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… students are getting jobs very consistently," says Dr. Ewa Urban , director of assessment and effectiveness. "We … impact graduate success. In the most recent report, data was obtained for 72% of alumni earning degrees. Some … questions about graduates' Western experience. "It was very nice to have professors that genuinely cared about …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71441

Spring 2026 student exhibit

University Libraries

… This student exhibit can be found on the second floor of Waldo Library in the rotunda . Jadyn Carl Pittman … the sections of the beats I’m most proud of, whether it was using only stock VSTs in “FLXR” or solving an 808 … Criminal Justice   "David Reimagined" Oil, pastels and gold leaf on canvas I was looking at pictures online of the …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/student-exhibit-spring-2026

Randy Brecker joins WMU jazz ensembles in Grand Rapids showcase

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… (Photo credit: John Abbott) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter Randy Brecker will join the Western Michigan University Jazz Quartet, Gold Company and University Jazz Orchestra for a concert at … Music Festival. University Jazz Orchestra This award-winning 18-member ensemble, directed by Scott Cowan, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35442

WMU marketing efforts win series of professional association awards

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… marketing efforts win series of professional association awards Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on "We are Gold" poster series, front-side graphics KALAMAZOO, … the annual competition were announced in late October, and awards will be presented at CASE V's conference in Chicago in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43594

Report details second successful year implementing strategic plan

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… year of the strategic plan, which is known on campus as The Gold Standard . In addition, the report discusses … WMU's institutional effectiveness measures and progress toward achieving each of the University's five strategic … in preparation for revising the plan for 2015-20. The Gold Standard The Gold Standard is a strategic planning …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19412