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Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits

College of Education and Human Development

… Seniors take the runway in student-designed accessible outfits Submitted by … and  Barbara Jones KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dancing on the runway, seniors stole the show in student designed outfits … "The designer also made a duster to go over it. She got the material for it and made it custom to what Sharon was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73776

Supply chain students tackle real-world challenges with Kenco and local alumnus

Haworth College of Business

… Experience-Driven Learning isn’t just a tagline. It’s a way of life. For Western Michigan University students in the … Caldwell, director of logistics operations at Kenco Group, was eager to give back to his alma mater and Curkovic knew … provider, in solving issues relating to cargo packing materials that were costing the company money.  Curkovic …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/supply-chain-management-students-experience-kenco-project

Enhancing STEM education: Western secures $230K grant to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network

College of Education and Human Development

… STEM events and organizations and Project Lead the Way programs. "We couldn't be more excited to have Lori … be identifying regional employer needs, creating guided pathways for STEM careers that are in high demand. We are ready … Las Vegas, where she developed three-dimensional curriculum materials aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/michigan-education-stem-grant-award-programs-learning-lori-henrickson

From Middleville to Management: AJ Nye's Airport Journey

College of Aviation

… Railside Golf Club in Byron Center, MI For AJ Nye, aviation was never just about the aircraft—it was about everything that makes the system work.   Growing … reduce costs, but allowed him to dive immediately into the material that aligned with his career aspirations.   At WMU, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/06/nye

From outlawed to sustainable: Fashion student's outfit from hemp to be featured in touring exhibit

College of Education and Human Development

… past. While commonly grown and used for centuries, the material was outlawed during the country's harsh ' War on Drugs '. So when fashion design student Sam Covell …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2024/09/fashion-design-student-hemp-exhibit-winner

Major construction projects underway aim to redefine WMU campus experience

News

… Major construction projects underway aim to redefine WMU campus experience Submitted by … Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A season of transformation is underway at Western Michigan University as three major … summer to make way for additional green space. Hazardous material abatement begins late May, with full demolition …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-summer-construction-projects-underway-redefine-campus-experience

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

College of Aviation

… AFROTC, Ambassador, and Aviation – Avery Bush Accelerates Toward a Career in the Air Force Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … passion for youthful aviation enthusiasts.  But if your dad was part of the administrative team that kept the Navy's … airborne in their precision flights, there's a career pathway for you leading out of the small community located about …

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

Michael Carnarvon’s Carnival of Aviation Careers – Culminating at the Michigan Office of Aeronautics

College of Aviation

… County Airport 30 miles north of New York City, and the Wayne County Airport Authority that operates the Detroit Metropolitan and Willow Run airports.  Request WMU College of Aviation Information Carnarvon was almost destined to be a Bronco in his higher-education …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/12/carnarvon

Campus, local community members weigh in on transportation issues

News

… Survey here through Friday, May 10. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Walking, biking and parking are just some of the factors … Western Michigan University should consider as it moves forward with developing its first comprehensive transportation … Adding more on-campus bike parking Improving Bronco and Metro bus service Incentivizing carpool and vanpool use. A …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53148

'Ultra Reflection' student fashion show takes sustainability to the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… Backstage designers helped models get show-ready for the runway. Model Kennedy Johnson prepares for the show. With 17 … showing between five and 10 looks each, the run of show was packed. Dorien Watts, head of the MODA design committee, … design student, drew inspiration for her line from vintage materials. "I thrifted a whole bunch of jean material, which …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71360