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… Attorney, CEO awarded WMU's top alumni honor for 2015 Submitted by … Award. The 2015 award recipients are James S. Brady of Grand Rapids, office managing member of Dykema Grand Rapids, … by President Jimmy Carter. Brady was responsible for prosecuting white-collar criminal matters from 1977 to 1981. He …

… surgical nurse in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps.   Cochran was awarded the Medallion Scholarship, WMU’s most prestigious … permission to acknowledge,” Cochran says. “But I knew I was setting myself up for a better life coming here and getting …

… about the history of aviation.  75 years ago aviation was barely an industry; at worst – a fad, at best – the next … mechanics program and the pilot training initiative, which was sponsored by the federal government and included the … SR 20 fleet.  We have always believed in the importance of cutting edge technology to give our students a competitive …

… After each of this year's scholars are recognized and awarded certificates, a dessert buffet reception will be held … or Elena Gaudio, convocation committee member and executive secretary to WMU's president, at … Stevensville, Mich. Anthropology— Krista L. VanProoyen of Grand Rapids, Mich. Art— Lauren A. Thiele of Plymouth, Mich. …

… applications. He also launched the Collegiate Pathways dual enrollment program, including a groundbreaking … immersion program with Forest Hills Northern High School in Grand Rapids and an agreement with Aquinas College, also in Grand Rapids, to offer a joint engineering program. In …

… Cybersecurity student dreams big Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Focusing on coursework and hands-on experiences, … says McElroy. “My roommate, Finley Burns, and I really wanted to create a space for students to get really hands on … there’s a lot happening fast. The biggest challenge is cutting through hype and staying focused on what works in …

… ready to hit the court running Submitted by Erin Flynn on Warda Niaz is graduating with a bachelor's degree in sport … of community and culture that Western Michigan has; it sets you up for success." Her hard work could pay off soon; … team in the workplace. In another, students planned and executed a tournament at the Student Recreation Center. Another …

… by the University Chorale, Collegiate Singers and Holiday Grand Chorus, directed by Kimberly Dunn Adams; Cantus … Jackson and Austin McWilliams, will join the Holiday Grand Chorus for the closing numbers. University organist …

… early age. With O’Hare International Airport only 12 miles away from his hometown, it’s easy to understand why. However, like the “force” to Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars saga, aviation was stronger in the … while still in high school. He knew what he wanted and set his sights on the goal. With the resolve of the Wright …

… operations, with a minor in general business. He says it was WMU’s third largest aviation program in the country with … campus, and it just felt like the right school for me. I wanted an out-of-state experience, while being close to … orders across the country have caused airlines to cut 71% of their capacity, spelling a dismal career outlook. …