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Best-selling author to share war letters from U.S. troops

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… be followed by a question-and-answer period, and he will sign books during a reception at 3 p.m. Reservations for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/112

Trustees approve retirements of 11 faculty, 14 staff members

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Retirements, resignations and sabbaticals approved KALAMAZOO—The … Board of Trustees at its Feb. 27 meeting. Trustees also signed off on the resignations of three faculty members as … 2013 David Orchanian , master faculty specialist of occupational therapy, 15 years, effective April 30, 2013 Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5806

Trustees approve move to put WMU name on Cooley Law School

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… M. Cooley Law School . In April, trustees affirmed their support for the affiliation and asked that final agreements … for the board to review. During the July meeting, trustees signed off on a measure approving the use of the University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8244

WMU office lands two NSF grants to boost teaching of science

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… and head of WMU's evaluation team. "STEM undergrads struggle, for a number of reasons, which in turn can lead to low … student thinking, particularly misconceptions, needed to support students' mastery of the subject. The NSF-funded initiative is designed to allow faculty to use an automated system that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11965

Aviation, Broncos, and Cars – Brayden Broad’s Aviation Maintenance Career is Set to Go Far!

College of Aviation

… Field trips and family treks to interesting places make significant impressions on young minds.  Just ask Brayden … and helpful in every way," Broad says.  "Whenever I'm struggling with just about anything, there is always someone on … muscles getting a car that has seen better days back up to speed.  "It's been an absolute blast to fix up and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/broad

Kenya believe it? Gideon Kipkemoi’s amazing international aviation journey

College of Aviation

… courage, he hid in the back of the neighbor’s family pickup truck en route to the local Kenyan airstrip. Instead of … campus—only three relating to aviation. Notably, Kipkemoi coupled his passion for aviation with his commitment to … strength to stay focused when distractions arise, to show up when motivation fades and to keep pushing forward when …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/10/kipkemoi

Isaac Ortega creates real relationships

Haworth College of Business

… at WMU Haworth. “My professors have been such a great support system. Every professor I’ve had, whether it was … whether it’s in classes or Delta Sigma Pi, has been the biggest factor in my sense of belonging. Every day I’m … The variety is really appealing to me.” As he finishes up his time at Western, Ortega leaves this advice for future …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/business-analyticsisaac-ortegabait

Cybersecurity student is unlocking opportunities and finding success

Cybersecurity

… However, the field also has challenges, such as keeping up with rapid technological changes and staying ahead of … different weather, and being far from my family. The support from family, professors and staff made things easier. …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/aus-al-rasbi-cybersecurity

Standout business graduate enters workforce armed with grit, resilience

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… of what was a big life decision.” Smith, who grew up in Southfield, Michigan, had visited three schools. None … and marketing if he went to any of them. He’d all but given up when he heard his two best friends raving about their … business. He had a knack for negotiating and loved to haggle for bargains at garage sales with his friends. That …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59046

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in September

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… weekly by WMU's Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Sign Up for a Weekly Update    September 2018 Tuesday, Sept. 4   "Establishing a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48335