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WMU recognized among Best Online Bachelor's Programs by U.S. News & World Report

News

… & World Report Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's online offerings are receiving … Report rankings for  Best Online Bachelor's Programs .  Western first started offering online bachelor's degree … online programs are more likely to be working professionals looking to advance or change their careers. The publication …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/us-news-world-report-best-online-bachelors-programs-2025

The Art of Aviation: Julie Thiele's Journey to Alaska Airlines

College of Aviation

… endeavors I wanted to pursue. The day I came home from Western Michigan University, I’m pretty sure I shocked him.” … focus as her involvement in the industry grew. In addition, looking at her list and seeing the “make connections” box, … Airlines, she would also rise to the position of captain. Looking back on that time, Thiele recalls, “I created my own …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2016/03/thiele

Cybersecurity student creates the community she knew was needed

Cybersecurity

… student Erika Ekblaw in Floyd Hall. KALAMAZOO, Mich. —Western Michigan University cybersecurity student Erika Ekblaw is looking at her field from a unique perspective.  “One of the … from cyber threats becomes critical.” Ekblaw arrived at Western knowing cybersecurity was the career path for her. A …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2026/02/erika-ekblaw-cybersecurity-creates-community

Managing Matthew Wietstock: Pursuing a Career in Operations through Flight

College of Aviation

… which initially featured a music-composition major at Western Michigan University , is a bit backward.  Double … of the program's lead aviation ambassadors, did not have to look very far to choose a college curriculum that fit his … is a great college town.  My uncle earned his degree at Western and I knew how much he enjoyed it."  There was …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/12/wietstock

Budding with Broncos – FreeFlight Systems Flourishes with WMU Aviation and Business Grads

College of Aviation

… later, tacked a master's in business administration from Western's Haworth College of Business on his wall.  Hayes, … he and his company take part in the college's Aviation Outlook Day.  Coming with them are internship opportunities and … of an invitation from Scott Warner, my instructor for AVS 4980 in my final semester at Western.  He enjoyed my …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/03/freeflight

Broncos draw North Dakota in NCAA tourney

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on CCHA Champs! KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University's hockey team makes its fifth … Northeast Region (Worchester, Mass.) No. 1 Boston College vs. No. 4 Air Force No. 2 Minnesota-Duluth vs. No. 3 Maine West Region (St. Paul, Minn.) No. 1 North …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/256

Readings, music featured as part of New Issues fundraiser

News

… Michigan Celtic band are on tap as part of a fundraiser for Western Michigan University's New Issues Poetry and Prose. … art and jewelry by Michigan artists, also will be held. A look at the readers Lisa Fishman earned a master of fine …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1293

Graduate student endeavors for social change through communication

College of Arts and Sciences

… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For Western Michigan University graduate student Daniel Ebo , … are taken by audiences that use it,” says Ebo. “When they look at tweets from news organizations or journalists in … activism and social change,” says Ebo. “So I was trying to look at how I can bring my experience as a journalist to my …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74552

From Colorado to Kazoo - Maya Thornley's Aviation Elevation

College of Aviation

… her home state of Colorado. Since her 2017 graduation from Western Michigan University with a degree in aviation flight … get breakfast or explore for an afternoon." The word about Western's College of Aviation program gets around because of … "Mary helped prepare me for scholarship interviews and looked over my resume." What is the best thing about her …

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

Saudi student follows a family tradition of becoming a Bronco

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by Christie Bierlein on Hailing from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Western Michigan University senior Ahmed Alashi finished his … States thinking I was perfect as an English speaker, but looking back, I didn’t know as much as I thought I did,” … Studying abroad pushed me out of my comfort zone and I now look at the world very differently than I did when I first …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/08/ahmed-alashi-spotlight