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… gift of an airplane at an early age; the sight of a strange looking craft streaking across the sky; a first flight.  … freshmen year at Indiana, Deckard decided to transfer to Western Michigan University, where, by 1967, he earned a … pill to swallow.  In 1999, Tom Deckard retired from WMU.  Looking back, Deckard remembers a life full of exciting and …

… Submitted by Brooke Humphrey on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three Western Michigan University students majoring in food … people who continue to encourage and support me," she says. Looking ahead, Carlyle says her biggest takeaway from the …

… by Chris Hybels on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—In an epic performance, Western Michigan University students danced their way … Minnesotan Prince by transforming the artist's most famous looks for the runway. Growing up 30 minutes aways from the … to the artist's 1984 album and film, Purple Rain. "I really looked at a lot of his previous costumes that he's worn on …

… Dhyan Bopanna is gaining a dual perspective of business at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. … Ramaiah College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Bopanna was looking for a way to propel his dreams forward and decided …

… her on to a career in aviation. That led Tierney to the Western Michigan University College of Aviation and student … chose WMU because of its aviation program.  "When I was looking at colleges, Western was the only university that … through him, and he made her part of the college's team looking at a study-abroad program for aviation students. The …

… get it from the top. Early in her days as a student at the Western Michigan University College of Aviation, the former … for women interested in aviation careers .  When she looks at those looking back at her, she can see herself just a few short …

… fashion Submitted by Chris Hybels on   KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University fashion design students are … (MODA) annual spring fashion show. From loud and bold looks, to professional attire and suits, one line stood out …

… zone" took shape in the Traverse City area.  Folks who look at a Michigan map recognize what is called "The … City at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula in the northwestern part of the state.  Keaton Jeffrey engaged in timing … career approach at its College of Aviation. He took a look at aviation flight science, but decided to focus on the …

… Hall of Honor Inductee Submitted by Tom Thinnes on When looking at the experiences, accolades, and impact of … his influence reaching far beyond the boundaries of Western Michigan University.  Summing up her father, Cheryl … do with airplanes.” “Pappy” VanDeventer will be honored by Western Michigan University, when he becomes the 13th member …

… JoAnn Atkin (“Dr. J”) , associate professor of marketing at Western Michigan University, emphasizes with all her … a guiding principle in Atkin’s teaching for 24 years at Western. Atkin will retire this summer. Before becoming an … mentor the next generation of marketing leaders.”  Always looking for innovative ways to engage students, one of …