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Building Connections, Building a Career: Johan George's Aviation Journey

College of Aviation

… are really helping yourself. The flight-science major, halfway between his junior and senior year in the WMU College of … in the program. George playing in a flag football tournament in Chicago. "I can represent WMU and pass on my … community like this." While his ultimate goal is to captain Delta Airline flights, his most-enjoyed class rests in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/10/george

CAS completion scholarship helps students overcome financial barriers

College of Arts and Sciences

… CAS completion scholarship helps students overcome financial barriers Submitted by Callah Barnes on The … Bates says. As a fully blind, nontraditional student nearing 40, he says the award ensures he can remain on campus through graduation. “I …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/09/cas-magazine-completion-scholarship

MBA student turns business theories into real-world opportunities

Haworth College of Business

… business after working in the granite industry. “My management experience made me realize how much I enjoy solving real operational problems,” he says. “I’ve always believed in one thing. I'm not going to stop learning, … the vice president of Diversity Equity and Inclusion for Delta Sigma Pi, Singla has a direct role in create a sense …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/09/mba-student-real-world-opportunities-chetanya-singla

Paul Hildenbrand: Serving students for 43 years, a goal achieved

Haworth College of Business

… Michigan University’s campus as a first-year student. He was so impressed by the new student orientation process that he made it his goal to become an orientation leader in the summer of 1982. Goal … throughout his career at WMU. One he reflects on as he nears retirement is serving on the committee to choose items …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/10/paul-hildenbrand-retirement

WMU, Kalamazoo County approve agreement for long-term stewardship of Asylum Lake Preserve

News

… WMU, Kalamazoo County approve agreement for long-term stewardship of Asylum Lake Preserve … for education and research. “This agreement reflects nearly a year of thoughtful discussions and collaboration …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/11/wmu-kalamazoo-county-asylum-lake-preserve-agreement-approved

Western Michigan University celebrates International Education Week Nov. 8-15

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Education invites students, faculty, staff and community members to celebrate the power of international education … presentations, educational workshops and other global engagement opportunities designed to connect people from around … engagement of the Western community. Its offices support nearly 850 international students from 94 countries on …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/11/international-education-week-2026

One Flight, One Mentor: How Josiah Bates Discovered His Future as a Pilot

College of Aviation

… One Flight, One Mentor: How Josiah Bates Discovered His Future as a Pilot … origins can be traced to his junior year at Chippewa Valley High School located in Bates' home community of Clinton Township near Detroit.   "Before even boarding a flight," he says, "I …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/09/bates

WMU Asian Initiatives earns Arts Council ‘Epic Award’  

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… WMU Asian Initiatives earns Arts Council ‘Epic Award’   Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … ongoing contributions to arts, culture and community engagement with its 'Epic Award' this October.    Established in … engagement of the Western community. Its offices support nearly 850 international students from 94 countries on …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/11/asian-initiatives-epic-award

Moving beyond fitness tracking to wearable diagnostic solutions

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… to wearable diagnostic solutions Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Simin Masihi, assistant professor of … and other electrical disorders. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, sudden cardiac death accounts for nearly 2,000 deaths annually in the United States among …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/07/wearable-electrocardiogram-device

Juggling knives, flying and a busy academic schedule, aviation grad has big things on horizon

News

… elite pilot but also a competitive juggler. Albrecht is a member of the Sky Broncos, Western's precision flight team. … future is up in the air, and he wouldn't have it any other way. He's been enamored by flying since he was little. "It's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67823