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From Geology to Aviation Business – William Walles Crafts a Career with United Airlines

College of Aviation

… Request College of Aviation Information Walles grew up in The Woodlands, a community of about 114,000 located 28 … in the dean's office and constantly being at the Kellogg Airport, " he says, gave him the advantage of taking part … improve our trucking network and reduce costs."  Walles designed a system "from the ground up" to "drive our costs …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/05/walles-0

Propelling His Sights Forward: Brendan Slusser Benefits from the WMU Aviation Program

College of Aviation

… to fly combat helicopters in the war.  Also, Slusser grew up playing aviation-related video games.  In his junior year at Royal Oak High, he helped established a club that designed, crafted and tested remote-controlled airplanes -- … I wanted to go to college."  Purdue and Notre Dame popped up on his radar screen, but they petered off into the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/05/slusser

Mac Rincon: Teaching at WMU—the ultimate homecoming

Haworth College of Business

… management, Mac Rincon  dedicated 30 years to the Kellogg Company leading initiatives across supply chain, manufacturing, planning, research and … 400 students each semester, Rincon is especially proud of designing his courses to solve a challenge—in the true fashion …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/gerardo-rincon-retirement

Summer enrollment open for Campus Kids

News

… 18 to Aug. 24 for children who have completed kindergarten, up to age 12. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University … who have completed kindergarten, up to age 12. Parents may sign children up by the week or for the entire summer. … $45 for registration and $207 per child per week or hourly rates for WMU students of $5.65 and for WMU staff and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45659

WMU honored with Heterodox Academy’s 2025 Open Inquiry Award for Community Excellence

News

… individuals and institutions who are not just speaking up for open inquiry but actively building cultures that … has demonstrated a strong commitment to HxA’s mission by significantly growing its membership base on campus. … faculty and community members in conversations about free speech, civic engagement and the importance of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/wmu-honored-heterodox-academy-2025-open-inquiry-award-community-excellence

Onward for a new school year: Newest Broncos welcomed to campus

News

… Fall Welcome event. Orientation leaders get hyped up to welcome first-year students. Students potted plants to … chose Western because of its interior architecture and design program.   “I’m excited for him , and , of course , a … Bronco Bash , an epic back-to-school tradition packed with free swag, band performances and more than 400 vendors …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/fall-welcome-students-move-on-campus-2025

"Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams

College of Aviation

… "Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams Submitted by Tom Thinnes … was on running routes, catching passes, and keeping up in his biology major.  “My first year at WMU was spent … The time requirements for both of these pursuits are significant and occasionally push people away from doing one …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/07/egglesfield

Keep things moving during fall move-in by keeping construction in mind

News

… across Howard Street at Stadium Drive is expected to wrap up  Friday, Aug. 16 , with all lanes reopening to traffic in … traffic engineer. A  water main reconstruction project has significantly impacted Westnedge Avenue. The road is only … the remainder of the project, which is scheduled to wrap up in November. Howard Street will close at Westnedge Avenue …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/fall-move-kalamazoo-construction-updates-2024

From Northside to North Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future

News

… way for so many. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a little girl growing up in Kalamazoo's Northside neighborhood, Hon. Alisa … this organization," Parker-LaGrone says. The organization's signature program is a summer basketball league, but the … a judge, she knows access and opportunity are crucial to upward mobility, and she is committed to continuing to open …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66942

Board approves minimal rate increase for WMU apartments

News

… interested in living in WMU apartments are encouraged to sign up early for the best selection. For more information , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36939