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Faculty Feature: Jeremy Hierholzer

College of Aviation

… in the fall of 2012. This is his second stint with Western Michigan University as he was an aircraft maintenance technician and a WMU faculty member from 1998-2003. He teaches aircraft systems for mechanics and pilots, reciprocating engine overhaul, propellers, and

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/01/hierholzer

Out of this Earth: Margo Vriesinga Reaches for the Stars with Virgin Galactic

College of Aviation

… For many, these famous words echoed out of television and movie screens, providing viewers the opportunity to … the list of over 150 undergraduate majors offered at Western Michigan University , something stuck out. “When I … fell right into this paradigm. “My favorite class at Western?” she thought. “That is easy. It was engine …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/03/vriesinga

From Success at Southwest to Directing Denver International Airport: Dave LaPorte’s Aviation Operations Pathway

College of Aviation

…   Request College of Aviation Information The native Michigander was serving in a management position for Southwest … Birmingham on the east side of his home state enrolled in Western's program in aviation technology with a dream of … a Bronco "the minute I stepped on campus.  I knew that Western would be my choice.  I loved the atmosphere.  The …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/03/laporte

Celebrating Legends: 2025 Hall of Honor & Diversity Award Recipients

College of Aviation

… Honoring Excellence, Elevating Legacy Each year, the Western Michigan University College of Aviation proudly recognizes individuals whose passion, leadership, and dedication have left a lasting mark on both the aviation … its aviation and travel programs.  A proud 1996 graduate of Western Michigan University, Greg earned a Bachelor of …

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

Dr. Inayat Mangla Brings Global Perspectives to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Anonymous (not verified) on Complexities of global banking and finance unraveled by pakistani-born business and finance … Dr. Inayat U. Mangla , a native of Lahore, Pakistan, joined Western Michigan University’s faculty in 1985 and has become … the sermon about the positive aspects of democracy and western values.” Mangla has made six visits to Pakistan on …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/09/mangla-spotlight

NINJIO Cybersecurity Training Launches for Students on Feb. 24

Information Technology

… short, animated episodes that are both entertaining and educational. The episodes highlight real-world cyber … that look just convincing enough to click. That’s why Western Michigan University is expanding its partnership … for the WMU community: WRAVEN Bronco Cybersecurity Club Western Student Association Graduate Student Association …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2026/02/student-launch-ninjio-february-24

Celebrating the Power of Reading: Sculpting in Nigeria

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Nigeria that celebrate the power of reading by individuals and as a family activity is the focus of a Fulbright project that Western Michigan University Professor Emeritus Albert … style of sculpture. The Yoruba are an ethnic group in Western Africa, particularly in Nigeria, who are responsible …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/06/lavergne-sculpture-nigeria

Mario Matasovic says sports brought him from Croatia to WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mario Matasovic Western Michigan University freshman Mario Matasovic made … raised in Slovanski Brod, Croatia. “I was the best player and I just kept going and here I am now. WMU has … on these four years and doing the best that I can here at Western,” he said. His first chance to play on an …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/09/mario-matasovic-spotlight

Four WMU students receive Gilman Scholarship

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by Raine Kuch on The referenced media source is missing and needs to be re-embedded. Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship … Gilman International Scholarship has been awarded to four Western Michigan University students to study abroad during … an environment that supports the global engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,000 …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2019/05/wmu-students-gilman-scholarship

Grant advances bacteria research while training future scientists

College of Arts and Sciences

… professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Western Michigan University, has been awarded funding from … infects hundreds of millions of people globally each year, and currently there is no available vaccine. Compounding the … newly funded research aims to uncover how Shigella withstands acidic conditions, such as those found in the …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/03/grant-advances-bacteria-research