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Standout business graduate enters workforce armed with grit, resilience

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… by Erin Flynn on Read a special message from President Edward Montgomery  for Western Michigan University's 2020 … started his college career with a last-minute decision. “It was actually a blessing how I chose WMU during such a … of the COVID-19 pandemic, he’s confident his education has set him up for career success—whatever life brings. “The WMU …

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

All systems go: Aerospace engineering student launches work into space

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… Force Base in California, Tom Scott , B.S.E.’25, M.S.’26, watched his graduate studies literally flash before his eyes.    “It was almost surreal. It was pitch black and then all of a … resume.   “This project required so many different skill sets and gave me a greater understanding of how systems come …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/05/aerospace-engineering-spacex-payload-launch-tom-scott

New WMU enrollment management leader aims to drive student recruitment growth, success

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… associate vice president for enrollment management, which was effective  Jan. 21. Salomonson brings 17 years of … values and the University’s commitment to student success was a key factor in her decision to join WMU. “Western sets students up for success. The investment in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/url-kristen-salomonson-new-associate-vice-president-enrollment-management

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

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… Monday, Jan. 4. For more information, call (269) 387-8230. Waldo Library is open reduced hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. … 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11. For information on hours for the Swain Education Library, Maybee Music and Dance Library, and … energy costs during holiday recess and closure, temperature settings in most campus buildings will be reduced to no …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/29002

Event series looks at multicultural issues

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… work being done at the University. Among those set for the campus community is a brown bag series of … Action Team. The team has been working to fulfill goals set by the Campus Climate for Diversity, Equity and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/26786

From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg

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… of Brian Vanderberg Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Ever watch one of those emergency helicopters sit down at a … that Vanderberg had what it takes to join the Army's Warrant Officer Flight Training initiative.  He applied and … for U of M Survival Flight.   Night vision goggle set up in the WMAC Dauphin 2014 Vanderberg's affinity for …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/vanderberg

WMU trustees to elect officers for 2020 Thursday

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… Mich.—The Western Michigan University Board of Trustees is set to meet Thursday, Jan. 23, at 11 a.m. in the Heritage … WMUK. The full agenda, associated materials and a link to watch the livestream are available at  wmich.edu/trustees . …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57612

Sales students gain real-world experience through innovative business partnership

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https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/sales-students-gain-experience-pitching-total-plastics-international

WMU brings research university resources to Grand Rapids compact

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… of Western Michigan University. WMU President John M. Dunn was one of seven college and university presidents who … Rapids community. We're committed to putting our unique set of resources to work to not only enhance the number of … for Cities and America's Promise. The Lumina Foundation has set a national goal of ensuring that 60 percent of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18905

Many WMU offices closed during holiday recess

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… Monday, Jan. 5. For more information, call (269) 387-8230. Waldo Library is open reduced hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. … energy costs during holiday recess and closure, temperature settings in most campus buildings will be reduced to no … 55 degrees. Vacant residence halls and classrooms will be set back beginning Dec. 13. Office spaces will be set back …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/12/20605