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Program celebrates 40 years of supporting "ATYP-ical" young students

News

… Mich.—Most sixth graders don’t know what career they want to pursue when they get older. But Stephanie George knew she wanted more of a challenge in her schoolwork and college was … of accomplishment that comes with teaching challenging material at an accelerated pace which is satisfying, but the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/67780

Steven Widger: Growth through connections

Haworth College of Business

… , his time at Western Michigan University has paved the way for his professional path. The senior studying supply … and professional success, but many of the professors want to get to know you individually. Seeing their … manage a supplier, where he was responsible for buying materials used in production and placing purchase orders.  …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/supplychainmanagement-stevenwidger-growth-connections

Alumni spotlight: Hollis Wittman

University Libraries

… Smith, a longtime professor in WMU’s School of Music, was a composer known for his innovative works, including the … strings and then bow it like you would a cello.” Wittman was deciding on a research focus for her master’s thesis … making tough decisions about what to keep, ensuring the materials would be accessible and manageable.  "Space at the …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/02/impact-report-hollis-wittman

Aviation Passion and Professionalism – Professor Lisa Whittaker Has It All

College of Aviation

… section of the plane's upper fuselage.  A flight attendant was sucked out and her body was never found.  The pilots safely landed the damaged … of safety inspection of airline fleets.     "That accident was the catalyst for the Aging Aircraft Program," Whittaker …

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

Duo leading new venture and supporting students along the way

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Duo leading new venture and supporting students along the way Submitted by Cindy Wagner on   “Their mentoring and donation have granted our … of worrying less about where and how we’re going to get materials, and focus more on the finished product,” says …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67020

Wing Walking with Delta Pilot Tom Whittles

College of Aviation

… Wing Walking with Delta Pilot Tom Whittles Submitted by Tom … logged two years at the university's maintenance warehouse, duty that he found beneficial.  Assigned the "tedious" task … family and assigned to fly an Airbus A320 out of Detroit Metropolitan Airport .  His airlines' recruitment program …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/10/whittles

New state funding will enhance carbon capture research at Western

News

… McCann , B.A.'93, builds on a $2.25 million federal grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy's  National Energy … exposure to world-class research in carbon dioxide capture materials and storage in saline aquifers," Atilhan says. … research and innovation but also promote environmental awareness and education," Atilhan adds. "Our outreach efforts …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/new-state-funding-carbon-capture-research

Take Offs and Touchdowns with Alex Toger – Flying High as a College of Aviation Alumni and Current Endeavor Air Pilot

College of Aviation

… epitome of "Once a WMU College of Aviation ambassador, always one," even though the higher-education chapter of his … him "how to deal with and answer questions that might not always have the desired response while giving tours and … with Marty Coaker at the helm.  "He delivered the course material to us in an entertaining way -- and very …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/07/toger

Two receive WMU’s highest honor for teaching

News

… as the recipients of this year's Distinguished Teaching Awards during WMU's Academic Convocation at 2 p.m. Friday, … address along with the presentation of other campuswide awards honoring this year's Emerging Scholar, Distinguished … lost in the past control over their ancestral remains and material culture. "In partnering with tribal communities in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27321

Construction engineering student finds success through building relationships 

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… success through building relationships  Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Construction engineering senior Drew Bielawski, … has been the best experience. We all help each other move towards graduation.” A construction engineering student from … exploring his long-term professional route. “Construction materials, timelines, and building techniques continue to …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/02/construction-engineering-bielawski