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From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po Hsien 'Johnny' Chen

College of Aviation

… and who ended up in Southwest Michigan by way of the northern Indiana community of Elkhart.   Now with captain status for SkyWest Airlines, Chen is the poster … others from different international communities."  Another bonus, he says, was the WMU class in international aviation. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/01/chen

Booth registration open for Bronco Bash

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… to a crowd of some 20,000 people. The event also features novelty attractions, food vendors and a variety of … after July 31: $25. Optional load-out assistance: $25. Non-affiliates: All other businesses and organizations not affiliated with WMU Early registration through July. 31: $175. Late …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25431

University opts out of Bellevue property purchases

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… opts out of Bellevue property purchases Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan … University officials announced today they will not go ahead with the previously announced decision to purchase 10 homes … that the University planned to demolish the buildings without specific approval from the local Historic District …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14471

New Michigan budget includes WMU funding for new geologic mapping

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… includes WMU funding for new geologic mapping Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The Michigan Geological Survey … assessment and mapping, and develop collaborations with industry to assess water, aggregate, gas and oil, and … can still be recovered. Rediscovery of a Michigan potash deposit with commercialization potential if $65 billion. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/32983

Men's soccer to host NCAA tournament second round

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… soccer to host NCAA tournament second round Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on WMU men's soccer player No. 26 … also a first for WMU. The Broncos enter the NCAA tournament with a 16-3-1 overall record and finished the regular season … to NCAA Sweet 16 | Nov. 20, 2017 Broncos lead the MAC with nine academic selections | Nov. 30, 2017 Men's, women's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43802

Work by WMU may reduce US dependency on China for critical minerals

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… US dependency on China for critical minerals Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on These rare earth oxides are used … of rare earth minerals amid the ongoing trade dispute with China, Reuters reported in a July 12 story. But Western … in Michigan several years ago in another forgotten mineral deposit located under West Michigan's Osceola and Mecosta …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/06/53988

Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies honored with community award by Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… Department of Special Education and Literacy Studies honored with community award by Boys & Girls Club of Greater … of Special Education and Literacy Studies was presented with the Outstanding Community Partner Award from Boys & …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/02/special-education-literacy-children-reading-tutoring-bgc-kalamazoo-award

From Lake Michigan to the Skies: The Journey of Two WMU Aviation Alumni Soaring with Delta

College of Aviation

… the Skies: The Journey of Two WMU Aviation Alumni Soaring with Delta Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Alumni … of Aviation Information! Quandt and Abuzir may soon have another commonality -- linkage to Delta's Propel Pilot Career … at the college's base of operations at Battle Creek's Kellogg Field, worked three years as a flight instructor, served …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/abuzir-quandt

American studies program eliminated

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… American studies program eliminated Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—The Western Michigan University … that. At present, the major and minor are dormant, with no students enrolled and no resources attached to them. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8307

WMU celebrates upgraded fashion labs and technology

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU celebrates upgraded fashion labs and technology Submitted by Chris Hybels on Dr. Laura Dinehart and … space to improve student efficiency and familiarity with industry technology. "When you leave here, you'll have … more marketable as graduates."    Where fashion intersects with technology For the first time, students in the fashion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74534