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Lessons Learned by Aviation Technical Operations Faculty Nate Lisak

College of Aviation

… trade, Nate Lisak has forged himself a productive and rewarding career as a "Tech-Ops" instructor for the WMU … can do all this, he says, "in a safe, controlled environment where they can make mistakes and learn from them.  I … to their very last summer at the College of Aviation.  Watching their confidence develop and see them move into …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/lisak

Junne G. Martin obituary

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Junne G. Martin, a former Western Michigan University staff member, died Tuesday, June 26 . She was 86. Martin, of Adamstown, Md., came to WMU in 1969 and … Kalamazoo area, the couple moved to Adamstown in 2001 to be near family. Remembrances To make a memorial guestbook …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3522

Student organization marks annual Israel Peace Week

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on "Save a Horse Ride a Camel" event March 13 KALAMAZOO—Israel Peace Week, March 11-15 … Hillel@WMU. At the event "Save a Horse Ride a Camel," Hillel at WMU will be providing free camel rides to … to 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 13 , in WMU's parking lot 81 near Valley 3. The event company All The Fun In One will be …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5388

Returning to hometown leads grad student to find missing puzzle piece

Haworth College of Business

… Returning to hometown leads grad student to find missing puzzle piece … in industries including banking, sales and marketing. It was an unexpected move back to her hometown of Muskegon, Michigan, that inspired her to find what was missing and take the next step in her education.  With …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74252

Triple major undergraduate takes on the world

College of Arts and Sciences

… the wide, expansive globe as a high school student was the inspiration of a lifetime for Emily Kostbade . Now, as a triple major at Western … University, Kostbade’s passion and dedication has been rewarded with a highly acclaimed Boren Awards scholarship for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72069

Being a little brave can take us a long way: Fahad Shiraj’s journey

Haworth College of Business

… Being a little brave can take us a long way: Fahad Shiraj’s journey Submitted by Abbie Griffith on … Shiraj has learned to be curious and brave during his time at Western Michigan University. Majoring in business … he’s learned in internships and grown as a leader along the way. As a data analyst, Shiraj is able to put his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70161

The ABCs of Braden Wilson: Aviation, Broncos, and Camaraderie

College of Aviation

… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on If you think the epitome of college life is shuttering in your dorm playing video games, you don't want Braden "Brady" Wilson as a "roomie."    A WMU College … the speed laws.    Request WMU Aviation Information Wilson was a class president, chased little white balls as a member …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/01/braden

No Aviation Legacy, No Problem: Joe Zynda’s WMU Journey to Envoy Air and Beyond

College of Aviation

… Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Alumni Joe Zynda during his time as a Lee Honors College student at WMU With no aviation … College of Aviation is a firm advocate of the paying-it-forward philosophy because of how he was treated during his … in Macomb County north of Detroit.   He is an alumnus of nearby De La Salle Collegiate High School, an all-male …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/07/zynda

WMU revamps online master’s in educational and instructional technology emphasizing real-world design, AI and prior learning credit

College of Education and Human Development

… Michigan University has announced significant enhancements to its fully online Master of Arts in Educational and … Development ’s national recognition. Most recently, it was ranked No. 45 in the nation and No. 2 in the state of … within their organizations while earning graduate credit toward their degree. A streamlined and cohesive core …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/wmu-online-edtech-masters-ai-design-pla

Connections between engineering and business a win for students

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and business a win for students Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Rubarth (second from left) stands with team members and the Formula SAE car in Floyd Hall lobby. In … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Joining student organizations—it’s one way Western Michigan University students engage with campus. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75143