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WMU’s Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten wins MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success

News

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— The Mid-American Conference has named Western Michigan University’s Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten the … for professional careers. Kuersten says being recognized by Western Michigan University and representing the institution … students alongside investigators, the program offers a look into public service, victim advocacy and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mac-outstanding-faculty-award-2026-ashlyn-kuersten

The Lovable Latvian, Janis Strupis is making waves in the WMU Aviation Technical Operations Program

College of Aviation

… Now, as a major in aviation technical operations at the Western Michigan University College of Aviation , he's … behind the controls.  Janis Strupis in the engine lab at Western Michigan University's College of Aviation Janis … even had a thought about what studies in the U. S. would look like.  I had dreamed about it, but never really …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/strupis

Cybersecurity student dreams big

Cybersecurity

… and hands-on experiences, Lochlan McElroy co-founded Western Research Advisory for Vulnerabilities, Exploits, and … hype and staying focused on what works in the real world.” Looking back on his first year at Western, McElroy … to learn what the best opportunities are in engineering.” Looking forward to the upcoming year, McElroy is on the core …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/lochlan-mcelroy-cybersecurity

Haenicke Institute announces new senior director of International Student and Scholar Services

International Student and Scholar Services

… of which has been in international education.   He joins Western Michigan University from California State … new destinations around the world.   “ I’m excited to join Western Michigan and to advance our efforts to support and … and scholar body from around the world,” Childs says. “I look forward to meeting our diverse community and learning …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/globalnewsdirector

When donors believe, Broncos succeed: WMU Athletics and its benefactors are winning together

W Magazine

… are winning together Submitted by Amie Heasley on Western’s women’s soccer team hoists the MAC Championship … Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae leading the charge, Western’s hometown has evolved from a place many may have … 37 conference championships across all programs. In 2025, Western reached the pinnacle, capturing national …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/why-i-give-wmu-athletics-donors-broncos-succeed

Props, Planes, and Police - The Abe Herr Story

College of Aviation

… up in Corry, Pennsylvania, Abe Herr, a 2010 graduate of Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation, was … of ambition but no outlet. Not to be deterred, Herr began looking for universities that would meet his requirements.  … search engine and 12 schools were listed,” one of which was Western Michigan University.   Being a discriminating …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/12/herr

Accountancy student puts industry learning into action at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… student Hosanna Ndikumana is taking big career strides at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. … Externship Program was both inspiring and insightful, and I look forward to applying everything I’ve learned in my journey ahead!” As Ndikumana looks toward the future, she is adding three internships to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/accountancy-hosanna-ndikumana-externships-nabainc

Stability and support: Education alum journey from TRIO FESP to camp leadership

College of Education and Human Development

… the TRIO Future Educator Support Program (FESP) . A part of Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human … and support can define an educator's journey. To those looking to enter the teaching profession, her message is … FESP, embrace the necessity of flexibility, and never overlook the transformative experience of a summer spent at …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/grace-eishen-sherman-lake-ymca-trio-fesp-leadership

Board signs off on name for new student residence halls

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Artist rendering of Western Heights KALAMAZOO, Mich—Western Michigan … Because the new residence halls are going to be overlooking Goldsworth Valley, it's a very appropriate name." … campus safety and convenience features. For a closer video look at Western Heights, visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19403

Joel Webley’s Words of Aviation Wisdom

College of Aviation

… Rapids-area community of Kentwood, about 40 miles north of Western Michigan University' s main campus in Kalamazoo, he … director of graduate student recruitment and retention for Western.    During his four years at WMU, he was active in … as a whole.  My advice to students is that if you look at your job/role/career in terms of being a broker of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/12/webley