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Aviation Management and Operations Alumnus Mitchell Carr Cruising in His Career
College of Aviation
… Cruising in His Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on "If you want to do something in life," says Carr, "go for it … biggest critics, who will make you double-think or don't want you to move up in life, can be family or friends. I … saw all those buttons. It was love at first sight." That set the stage for envisioning a career path and was the …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/carr
Western board votes to keep tuition increase well below cap proposed by state officials
News
… operating budget of $379 million for the fiscal year set to begin July 1 and set housing rates. Though the state has not yet finalized … return on investment over a lifetime—in a person’s wages, their social mobility and their health. So our …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/06/64611
Education's newest leaders: WMU launches Michigan's first collegiate FCCLA chapter
College of Education and Human Development
… potential and develop skills for life in an advanced setting. "There are going to be activities similar to high … on topics related to the club. "We're also looking forward to being mentors for high school students as they …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/02/fccla-michigan-first-college-chapter-fcs-cte
Western engineering alum helps power next frontier of military defense in Space Force
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… space. Western Michigan University alumnus Lt. James Mostek was among the first service members recruited to the team. … working on internal dynamics of turbine engines, finding model frequencies to make the engines operate more … , associate professor of aerospace engineering. "We had a set of satellites that were orbiting the Earth, and we were …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66119
Trustees OK 2013-14 tuition rates, student-initiated fees
News
… by Anonymous (not verified) on The Board of Trustees set tuition during its June 12 meeting. KALAMAZOO—Acting at … to increase both tuition and required fees for 2013-14 in a way that will keep WMU the best value among Michigan's 15 … increase and a $47 increase in required fees—$26 of which was initiated by students and approved during a campuswide …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7608
Strengthening interprofessional education: Nursing and medicine collaborate on renal lecture
College of Health and Human Services
… the Western Michigan University Bronson School of Nursing was formed through their joint participation in the PACER … grant initiative from 2016 to 2018. This collaboration was made possible by a training grant that brought the two … patient-centered education. Kuhn and Peirce continue to model the power of collaboration across disciplines, …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/08/nursing-wmed
Joel Webley’s Words of Aviation Wisdom
College of Aviation
… and, instead, make yourself actively present in ways that enhance your student experience. Join a student … my first experience working in a non-profit capacity and it set the course for my future in community service." Like … refueling tankers known as "Pegasus." One of his most memorable assignments was a two-month hitch on the island nation …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/12/webley
Yearly event helps students learn more about academic programs
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… programs Submitted by Deanne Puca on Major Excitement is set for Sept. 19. KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's … is set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 , on the walkway outside the Chemistry Building. Open to the public and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9296
Presidential evaluation and tobacco-free move top board's agenda
News
… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on The meeting is set for 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5. KALAMAZOO—The annual … will be heard, and 2014 meeting dates for the board will be set. Contact: Cheryl Roland December 3, 2013 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11845
Experience a world of cultures during one week
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… its annual observance of International Education Week, set for Saturday through Friday, Nov. 15-21 . Many … traditional Chinese clothes, take your picture in the Great Wall photo booth, play traditional Chinese games and … including a fashion show featuring traditional and modern styles of clothing, traditional foods, and additional …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/19974