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AFROTC, Ambassador, and Aviation – Avery Bush Accelerates Toward a Career in the Air Force

College of Aviation

… in 2020, is not exactly a molten-lava hotbed of passion for youthful aviation enthusiasts.  But if your dad was part of … as they head for the skies.  Instead of United, Delta, American or any other private enterprise, Bush intends to fly for … And a good one.  "I have been given so many opportunities with the Air Force over the last three-plus years that I …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/03/bush

Students crack code for career success at WMU Cybersecurity Summit

News

… a way that is so good foundationally that everything else can just kind of fall in place from a career perspective,” … he told students, emphasizing the impact of engaging with professors in the cybersecurity program and getting … arts.   “Western has so many different programs outside of your discipline that I would definitely recommend,” Greer …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/students-lead-cybersecurity-summit-2025

Bronco back in the saddle focused on alumni experience

W Magazine

… of alumni experience. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Spend five minutes with Heather Stanley , BA ’99, and it’s clear that Western’s … I initially viewed it through the lens of finding the right candidate,” she continues. “Then I had a light-bulb moment: … Western in the Q&A below . Q&A with Heather Stanley What is your vision for the role of senior director of alumni …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/heather-stanley-bronco-focused-on-alumni-experience

Two library staff members honored with KARE awards

University Libraries

… Two library staff members honored with KARE awards Submitted by Angela Brcka on KARE award … recipients Megan Brown (left) and Angela Brcka (right) with Dean Julie Garrison (center).  KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The … coordinator and user services coordinator. Working with students and helping them develop has been very …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/09/kare-awards

Meet Aviation's 2022 WMU Presidential Scholar - Yewon Lee

College of Aviation

… designation . This is the highest academic honor that WMU can bestow upon its undergraduates. Dr. Edward Montgomery , president of WMU, spoke with pride about the Presidential Scholars saying, “We’re … concepts. It has been an absolute pleasure to watch this young scholar make a positive impact through her guidance …

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

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

College of Aviation

… Vanderberg during a training deployment to Ft. Polk, LA with the 10th Mountain Division, 1988 A Kalamazoo-area … began in 2002.   Request College of Aviation Information Young Vanderberg heading out to his first hockey game, circa … Formed life-long friendships and a network that I can still call on."   Like many a veteran , Vanderberg …

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

WMU alumna Anika Johnson threads sustainability into Kalamazoo with secondhand boutiques

College of Education and Human Development

… alumna Anika Johnson threads sustainability into Kalamazoo with secondhand boutiques Submitted by Chris Hybels on … Kalamazoo Fashion House, located on Burdick St., shoppers can find a collection of curated vintage clothing along with … studying fashion at WMU that I started thrifting more as a young adult, and really getting into sustainable fashion and …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2023/02/anika-johnson

Rachel Lipscomb studies abroad twice with WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Rachel Lipscomb studies abroad twice with WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Rachel … ventured to the Sacred Valley that took us to salt mines, Incan agricultural sites, and ruins that gave me just as much … where thousands of sea turtles come to lay their eggs on the beach.    Overall studying abroad in Costa Rica …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/rachel-lipscomb-profile

Haenicke Institute for Global Education announces International Education Week 2025

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… show off its long history of global engagement, which began with the first international student in 1910 and the first … & Ethnography spring break experience in the Dominican Republic and the summer History and Cultural Immersion … Posters, Nov. 5, 2 to 4 p.m. in the Student Center. While you can browse the displays at any time, join us on …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/international-education-week-2025

WMU Physics Department Supports NASA’s Artemis Program Through High Impact Spaceflight Materials Research

Physics

… encounter intense streams of high‑energy protons and that can degrade materials and jeopardize mission safety. WMU’s … Phil Ugorowski, a WMU Physics alumnus who, while working with NASA, identified the University’s 6 MV tandem Van de … of Physics. “Projects like this show them that they can contribute to nationally significant scientific work …

https://wmich.edu/physics/news/2026/04/physics-artemis