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Trustees agree to extension on Cole-Gilmore property

News

… to negotiate and execute an extension to an existing set of development agreements covering a four-block parcel … extension of agreements it approved in 2008 that are set to expire Sept. 30. The University's agreements are with … DTI's parcels. Terms could not be agreed upon. WMU was interested in the property to meet future needs and does …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/07/17656

Students crack code for career success at WMU Cybersecurity Summit

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…   A student asks a question during a session. “This year was a huge success! We had strong student participation and … in planning and executing the summit, a process Barton says was vital for the event’s success.   “It empowers them to … the city’s cyber infrastructure.   “Western has definitely set me up in a way that is so good foundationally that …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/students-lead-cybersecurity-summit-2025

Western Michigan University opens new food marketing hub with $500,000 gift from Meijer

Haworth College of Business

… on Meijer presented a check for $500,000 to Dr. Russell Zwanka during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new food … help students grow as professionals, preparing them for a rewarding career in the industry. “We are proud to support … is a privately owned, family-operated retailer that serves customers at more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/food-marketing-hub

Drum Choir presents nine drum sets on one stage

News

… Drum Choir presents nine drum sets on one stage Submitted by Deanne Puca on The annual WMU … such as Pat Metheny, Joshua Redman, Frank Loesser, Wayne Shorter, Claude Debussy and original compositions by … will demonstrate the vast sonic possibilities on the drum set and give the audience a new perspective regarding the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45774

A Bronco in a Blackhawk – A Salute to Doug Stutzman’s Service

College of Aviation

… Service Submitted by Tom Thinnes on For Doug Stutzman, it was going from WMU Bronco Brown and Gold to camouflage … the 2012 WMU degree recipient in aviation flight science was . . . flying helicopters for the U. S. Army? Now the … attitude that made learning to fly even more fun.  He set a great foundation for me to build off."  Regarding …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/dougstutzman

Torqued Off, and Loving Every Minute of it! Meet American Airlines Aircraft Mechanic Simi Razvi

College of Aviation

… when needed, advancing her career to American Airlines at warp-like speed. In aviation technical operations, one of … of networking to get there. Growing up in Detroit, Razvi was the typical kid. However, one fateful opportunity … from Western Michigan University in December of 2013, Razvi set out to apply some of her own pressure on the aviation …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/03/razvi

VanHowe You Get Things Done! Lessons Learned and Applied by Thomas VanHowe

College of Aviation

… ambassadorial duties from 2013 to 2015.  The surprise is he was ever in that position in the first place.  "I had a … I put the wrong telephone number on my resume.  Luckily it was my grandmother's number and she was able to connect me.  … took me up front to show me the cockpit and he gave me a set of wings.  I thought that was the coolest thing.  From …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/vanhowe

College of Arts and Sciences alumni recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… Sciences is proud to announce the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award winners and to celebrate the outstanding contributions … Magazine. Her first nonfiction book, The Grief Artist, is set to release next year.       School of Environment, … the company in 2016, first serving as president and chief customer officer. Under his leadership, Zing Zang has …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/aaa-awards-news

Aspiring Professional Pilot, Patrick Lambour, Lands at His Perfect Destination

College of Aviation

… Patrick Lambour the worlds of airplanes and airports were always music to his ears.    Today, as a senior majoring in … drive from Boston," depending on the traffic.  And there always seems to be traffic, enough that an air-traffic … tuned guitar, although as a middle schooler back in Massachusetts, his first instrument of choice was a trombone.  But …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/lambour

From the Windy City to WMU – Brett Been Takes to the Sky

College of Aviation

… trips where kids have a chance to explore career options.  Waste of time, right? Not for Brett Been, destined to be a … a degree in aviation flight science . While his experience wasn't exactly a replica of an eighth-grade visitation, it … and the FTDs (Flight Training Device), which "in my opinion sets Western apart from other universities." Plus, he says, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/been