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International alumna brings bold vision to Spring Gala: A full circle moment for an MBA student turned community and corporate leader

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… leader Submitted by Maddie Christians on Hosted by Western Michigan University’s Asian Initiatives, this year’s … Li arrived in Kalamazoo to pursue her MBA in finance at Western Michigan University, she never imagined she would … Never underestimate what you have to offer.” As she looks toward opening night, Li is most excited about what …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/04/karin-li-global-alumna

Joshua Yoweni’s Voyage of Vowels: Aviation, Excitement, Indonesia, Obstacles, and University

College of Aviation

… -- Indonesia's largest province on the northern coast of Western New Guinea.  For the geographically challenged, … of career dates to a childhood fascination with flying, looking down on their homes from a 5,000-foot perspective, … have been replaced by memories of the college's Aviation Outlook Day, the air shows at the Battle Creek airport where …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/yoweni

New study abroad experience for first-year students launches a WMU education in the Dominican Republic

Study Abroad

… students who are interested in global education and are looking to participate in study abroad early in their … an environment that supports the global engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,000 …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/02/first-year-study-abroad

Aviate’s Path Leads Griffin to Air Wisconsin- He Gets it Done!

College of Aviation

… Chicago O'Hare "Everything felt right when I visited the Western Michigan University campus in Kalamazoo and the … distracted playing the outfield when a plane flew over.  "Looking back," he says, "I never realized how much United … makes going to work an awesome experience, something I look forward to every day.  Being an airline pilot gives me …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/11/norton

Engineering management technology alum finds passion in career

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Scholler representing his role at DENSO.  KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University alumnus Cory Scholler’s … degree in engineering management technology from Western.    “I got such a wide scope of knowledge and … what I am working on, the story is clear.”    When Scholler looks back on his accomplishments, he notes the ones that …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/cory-scholler-engineering-management

Lessons in language: Mastering Japanese, computer engineering opens doors for WMU grad

News

… Braasch, a 2023 Presidential Scholar, is graduating from Western with bachelor’s degrees in both computer engineering … you a very employable skill set that a lot of companies are looking for.”   Braasch leaned into Experience-Driven … , companies have specifically told me that’s what they’re looking for.”   As he prepares to graduate, Braasch is …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-computer-engineering-japanese-noah-braasch

Hints from Helmer – Charles Culminates Marine Tenure with Aviation Technical Operations Enrollment

College of Aviation

… Maintenance Competitive Team . As its president, he is looking forward to the national competition for similar …   Also high on Helmer's list chronicling what makes Western special are the relationships he built with fellow … program has been fantastic throughout my time at Western."    As he was searching for an educational landing …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/02/helmer

48 seniors earn WMU’s highest undergraduate honor as 2026 Presidential Scholars

News

… Presidential Scholar Erica MacQueen as Dr. Amy Naugle looks on. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University recognized 48 seniors as 2026 … Scholar designation is the highest academic honor that Western can bestow on its undergraduates. Selection is based …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/seniors-earn-highest-undergraduate-honor-2026-presidential-scholars

Head Banging with Helen Hoffman – Music Aficionado, Soon-To-Be Professional Pilot, and Student Extraordinaire

College of Aviation

… path of one Helen Hoffman. Now in her senior year at the Western Michigan University College of Aviation, Hoffman is … Point theme park in Sandusky, Ohio So it was Purdue versus Western, but this wasn't a tussle between the schools' … a unique group of people.  The future of aviation has never looked brighter." Hoffman pursuing one of her passions - …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/02/hoffman

Any Einstein Can Fly a Plane. It takes a Special Kind to Jump Out of One – the SkyDive Broncos!

College of Aviation

… the SkyDive Broncos, a registered student organization at Western Michigan University Meet the Skydive Broncos, Western Michigan University's competitive team that since … nationals will now be a Skydive Broncos tradition and we look forward to our return."  Skydive Broncos president …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/10/skydive