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Propellers, Power-plants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… professional aviation maintenance technician Taking a trip up into the clouds as a senior in high school was more than … a Cessna 172 crystalized this thought -- an experience "way up here" can lead to a career "way down there."  Mihelich … is a fleet-maintenance job with United Parcel Service (UPS) Worldwide.  But if competitors such as the U. S. Postal …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/mihelich

Sindecuse announces shutdown during closure, new pharmacy hours

News

… at Western Michigan University will shut down during the upcoming holiday closure, Thursday through Tuesday, Dec.   … hours will be discontinued. Hours for the pharmacy's drive-up window will be extended by half an hour on Fridays. … the end of the year are asked to make arrangements to pick up prescriptions no later than Monday, Dec.   23. Visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11569

WMU's Haenicke Institute recognizes 47 faculty, staff and student leaders for transformative study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… led study abroad programming last year.  WMU Study Abroad supported 30 faculty-led trips in the '24-'25 academic year, … staff and graduate students have dedicated their time to designing WMU courses with an international component, which … aviation history!” says Aviation in France student, Reggie Dancy .    College of Arts and Sciences   Dr. Zoann …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-faculty

New agreement provides Macomb Community College students direct path to WMU degrees

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… Michigan University and Macomb Community College have signed an institutional agreement to create a smoother … to pursue bachelor’s degrees. Immediately following the signing of the institutional agreement, Western and Macomb … high demand, Cotton adds. “Western is on the forefront of supporting our community,” he says. “Growth in this area …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69490

Digital marketing students immersed with real clients, real budgets

Haworth College of Business

… their clients.  Rachel Cook helped launch a new website designed to increase donations for a nonprofit in Georgia. … connect with the nonprofit advisor, hand-pick campaign groups, and assist with planning and creating a new website. … of San Diego is a niche organization. One of the biggest challenges we faced with the project was coming up

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65776

How to find out if WMU is closed

News

… Jan. 31—Snow and icy conditions closed WMU. 2014, Jan. 6-7—Significant snowfall and severely cold temperatures prompted …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20248

WMU brings research university resources to Grand Rapids compact

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… who traveled to Grand Rapids City Hall Sept. 18 to sign on to a compact known as "To College, Through College." … this important community effort," said Dunn at the compact signing. "For more than 100 years, we've been providing … but also to ensure that every citizen has the access and support necessary to earn those credentials and fulfill their …

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

WMU sees record number of recipients for nationally competitive study abroad scholarship

Study Abroad

… by the U.S. Department of State, provides scholarships up to $5,000 to support students of limited financial means to participate in … broadens the student populations that study abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise be able to …

https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/news/2024/09/study-abroad-gilman-scholarship-record-recipients

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

News

… of expertise makes her suited to WMU’s mission of supporting students throughout their academic journey. … sure that students are not only recruited but are also supported throughout their time here.” For Salomonson, the … factor in her decision to join WMU. “Western sets students up for success. The investment in infrastructure, the …

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