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Make Way for Matteson – Alysse Finds Her Aviation Destiny

College of Aviation

… a career for a young child way down there. Request WMU Aviation Information Matteson at the Alpha Eta Rho … ." "Normal college activities" soon focused on joining the WMU chapters of Women in Aviation International (WAI) and …  Their advice is priceless." Matteson and fellow WMU Aviation students and alumni at the WAI Conference …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/05/matteson

Student Spotlight: Trevor Thelen

College of Aviation

… become a Certified Flight Instructor and plans to teach at WMU.  After he has enough experience, he hopes to fly for …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/08/thelen

Football Broncos tackle tree clearing for Habitat for Humanity

News

… a point to give back to the community. Just a week ago, the WMU hockey team braved triple-digit heat indices to help … always looking for volunteers," says Smolenski, adding that WMU student-athletes have been a great support to the … absolutely." For the latest news, arts and events , visit WMU News online. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54389

Student Spotlight: Hannah Craft - Blending Data, Creativity, and Customer Service

Information Technology

… Hannah Craft is one of the student employees who helps keep WMU’s technology running smoothly. Learn about her journey … with an interest in the arts. She initially auditioned for WMU’s acting program, drawn by the university’s strong … OIT Help Desk Hannah currently works as a student tech with WMU’s OIT Help Desk. She discovered the position through …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2026/02/hannah-craft-it-student-highlight

Spring Into The Streets Spring 2026

Student Engagement

… to volunteer next weekend at Western Michigan University's (WMU) Spring into the Streets! Spring into the Streets is a … . Volunteers need to RSVP on ExperienceWMU  to reserve their spots.  If your Registered Student …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/news/2026/03/spring-streets-spring-2026

NPR counterterrorism correspondent to speak Feb. 4

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… "Great Decisions Foreign Policy Lecture Series." Locally, WMU will be offering one live lecture by NPR correspondent … and staff of the council’s educational partners, including WMU, may attend free of charge by showing their WMU ID at the door. Package-ticket deals are available for …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/12/counterterrorism-correspondant-lecture

Refugee service internship gels career path for ESL administrator

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… an international focus,” said Gates, assistant director of WMU’s ESL program, the Center for English Language and … culture. With all these experiences under her belt and a WMU master’s degree in public administration/nonprofit … leadership in hand, Gates was well prepared to join WMU’s CELCIS staff in August 2011. Gates’ primary …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/refugee-service-internship-story

Celebrate Excellence at Golden Broncos 2026

Student Engagement

… of Student Engagement (OSE) at Western Michigan University (WMU) honors the student leaders and organizations that shape … How to Nominate Nominations are submitted through ExperienceWMU. Review the award descriptions carefully, provide … outcomes when possible. Explain how the nominee reflects WMU values and leadership. Clear, detailed nominations help …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/news/2026/03/goldenbroncos2026

Zoning in on the genetics of the world’s largest flower

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… verified) on Story by Julia Valentine Dr. Todd Barkman, a WMU professor of biological sciences, grew up in Pinckney, … for the rest of my life." Barkman has been teaching at WMU for nine years. He grew up in Pinckney, Mich. and admits … has evolved over time." The research environment that WMU fosters was important in Barkman’s decision to teach …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/05/worlds-largest-flower

Patrick Allen's Airlines Education - An "Intern-Tastic Experience at United Airlines"

College of Aviation

… Airport. I finished up my summer of teaching at WMU, packed my bags, and moved back home with Mom and Dad … somehow. I'm on a tangent, back to the story. Request WMU College of Aviation Information To my surprise, my desk … Did I mention the last plane I flew before leaving WMU was a Cessna 150? Everyone working in the office was …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2017/04/allen