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Earth Day marks grand opening of new, dedicated space for WMU’s IDEAS Collaboratory

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… mark the opening of a new space for collaborative work on Western Michigan University’s campus. The Interdisciplinary … all answering and asking the same questions—What does it look like for climate change and biodiversity loss? How do … teaching assistant for the second cohort.    Trapp came to Western to study with Gill after managing a nature center …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/earth-day-2026-grand-opening-ideas-collaboratory

Building Her Future, One Aircraft at a Time: The Journey of WMU’s Natalie Smeltzer

College of Aviation

… which had always fascinated me."   That led to a tour at Western's College of Aviation and sparked her interest in … been a shrinking violet so far during her three years at Western.  Reflecting on her beneficial dinner experience … I really value all of those summer experiences, and look forward to this summer."   Aiding in her being able to …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/smeltzer

Get Up and Gokey: Garrett Marches His Way to Delta

College of Aviation

… to Delta Submitted by Tom Thinnes on For a long time, the Western Michigan University College of Aviation was music to … so nice, they named it twice -- Paw Paw -- just west of Western's home campus in Kalamazoo.  Right after his 2008 … our employer.  It is imperative we hold a high standard and look out for each other in a dynamic field.  That is even …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/gokey

Robust new online hub empowers WMU graduate students

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… students Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University graduate students have a new … my role as an advisor. I can easily tell students where to look for resources rather than giving them multiple links … students compete in a three-minute thesis competition. Western’s Graduate College plans to continue expanding its …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/compass-new-online-hub-graduate-students

Burris elected new vice chair of WMU Board of Trustees

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… Kelly Burris , B.S.’88, has been named vice chair of the Western Michigan University Board of Trustees following a … Thursday , as the board’s new leadership team. “I love Western Michigan University. It is an honor to take on this … both challenged and full of opportunity,” Burris says.  “I look forward to continuing this work with my fellow …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/kelly-burris-elected-wmu-board-vice-chair

Miller Auditorium announces staff additions

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Ricketts KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium has added … the staff in a full-time capacity.  Gauthier and Ricketts look forward to working with the community ahead of Miller …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7478

WMU gearing up to host 2026 regional Science Olympiad tournament

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… in college and beyond.    On Saturday, March 21, 2026, Western Michigan University’s will welcome more than 750 … and the competition is funded by donors and sponsors. Western students who participate in Registered Student … people, and be the role models that they themselves used to look up to!”   Get more information about this year’s Region …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/science-olympiad-2026

Engineering grad manufacturing a successful career

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… has helped Goheen cultivate successful career prospects at Western Michigan University, as well. "I've gotten lots of … he adjusted his plan again to manufacturing and never looked back. "I realized I wasn't the sort of person who … the industry during this time of change is exciting, and I look forward to the impact I can make." Western's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73693

The ABCs of Braden Wilson: Aviation, Broncos, and Camaraderie

College of Aviation

… Wilson brought that level of energy to his first days on Western's Kalamazoo campus .  "I knew from the beginning I … data analytics .    "I met Taylor Wells, the president of Western's chapter of the American Association of Airport … thanks to the College of Aviation at Western."  As Wilson looks forward, he says he will never forget what has helped …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/01/braden

Discover the IIAS Experience at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… the IIAS Experience at WMU Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Western Michigan University’s Institute for Intercultural … engage with democracy, community, and global consciousness. Looking ahead, IIAS is exploring the possibility of serving …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/02/iiasexperience