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Western's own rocket man turns sci-fi dreams into reality

W Magazine

… a step back, you remember what you’re working on is going up into space, and it’s very humbling," says Greg Neff, BSE … unique solutions to very difficult problems.” Neff is designing a solar array as a senior spacecraft mechanical … team operates in the space systems group of the company, designing satellite buses and components for spacecraft. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74822

WMU Board of Trustees approves investment in new fleet for College of Aviation

News

… Flynn on Western's College of Aviation is ready to level up its training capabilities with a new fleet of aircraft. … multimillion-dollar investment from the WMU Foundation to support the purchase of a new fleet of aircraft, expanding … College of Aviation. "It was essential to moving us up to a top three aviation program in the country. This next …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71172

Marketing grad finds avenue to follow passion for diabetes advocacy

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… advocacy Submitted by Erin Flynn on Taylor Ernst's support animal, Muffin, has been with her throughout her … pursues her passion for diabetes advocacy with a job lined up at Insulet, a company focused on diabetes management … a better spot." PURPOSE-DRIVEN PROFESSIONAL Ernst, who grew up in Milford, Michigan, transferred to Western midway …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75820

Trustees authorize two lease agreements

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… faculty, staff and alumni; and A new lease agreement of up to five years with Blue Atlantis Inc. for 1,450 square …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1101

Edwin Ryba obituary

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… Sky Bronco as well as a ham radio operator and helped set up the radio station WJOR in South Haven, Mich. Remembrances …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1858

Campus Activities Board presents comedian Melissa Villaseñor

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… Bronco Card and $2 without. Melissa Villaseñor is a stand-up comedian, impressionist and singer. She has appeared on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9709

WMU digital marketing students create influencer campaigns for Disney’s The Lion King

Haworth College of Business

… and Story posts helped boost interactions.”  Michael, the puppeteer DeLora was one of a limited number of students … what happens behind the scenes. Highlighting Michael, the puppeteer, mixing colors to touch up the hand-painted masks, as well as showcasing the …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/lion-king-digital-marketing

Students crack code for career success at WMU Cybersecurity Summit

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… cyber infrastructure.   “Western has definitely set me up in a way that is so good foundationally that everything … just as impactful.   “Technology is everywhere, and it’s super important to have these events to network and build … first Tech Jam earlier this year, incorporating a tech startup pitch competition as well as a social engineering …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/students-lead-cybersecurity-summit-2025

Board approves 2018-19 apartment rental rates

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… the surrounding community, with rates for fall 2018 going up between $8 and $19 per month. The board action was taken … cost. WMU Apartments are currently at 94 percent occupancy. Operating at 98 percent occupancy, Western View apartment-style residences continue to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44221

Free football rally in Grand Rapids for Bronco fans

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… beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 29 , to help gear up for the Broncos’ football season opener at the University … in Champaign, Ill. To kick off the rally, the Blues Man Group will take the stage at 5 p.m. at the B.O.B, or Big Old … other representatives from WMU will be on hand to fire up rally participants during the evening, including WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1305