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Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad’s drive for success

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… Mich.— Taylor Gaines is no stranger to hard work. Since she was old enough to be employed, she's been bringing home … hard to provide for her family and for her future. "I was working two jobs in high school, helping pay for rent … Gaines, who experienced stretches of homelessness growing up in Detroit. "We went through periods where we were …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66430

WMU Cold Case Program recognized as national benchmark for student-police partnerships

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… Association training in Grand Rapids. “WMU’s program was ahead of its time in the development of student-involved … International Homicide Investigators Association, told a group of investigators from around North America at a training … both law enforcement and the University,” he says. “I’ve always had a passion for investigation, and to see these cold …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/cold-case-program-national-benchmark-international-homicide-investigators

Friday Feature: Chris Desmond

College of Aviation

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Chris Desmond has always known he wanted to be a pilot but was never interested in the airline … he flies the Cessna 207, Stationair. and 208 Caravan and SuperVan.  A typical day at work for Chris is to show up an …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/11/desmond

WMU board to consider resolution to receive state funding for Dunbar Hall renovation at special board meeting Thursday

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… classroom layouts, student workspaces and major technology upgrades for teaching and learning. The building will also be upgraded to maximize energy efficiency and better align with WMU’s sustainability mission. The project is set to wrap up in fall 2023. The state of Michigan will …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68080

Annual Food Marketing Conference to draw hundreds to Grand Rapids

Haworth College of Business

… to draw hundreds to Grand Rapids Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's acclaimed Food Marketing Conference is set for Monday and Tuesday, March 19-20 , and is expected to draw up to 800 industry executives to DeVos Place in Grand …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45339

Ryan Rubarth races into his finance future

Haworth College of Business

… of Business 2024 graduate from Macomb, Michigan, sped toward his future, getting involved in campus activities and … for the automotive and motorsport industries, Rubarth set out as a finance and supply chain intern. He says, “The opportunity to contribute …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/finance-ryanrubarth-internship

Flying, French, and Fit – WMU has it all for Rebecca Lowe

College of Aviation

… for Rebecca Lowe Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Airlines that want their chief pilots to be able to "parlez-vous francais" … viewing Chicagoland and its skyline from the air, and an up-there jaunt along Lake Michigan to Michigan City, Ind.    … important part of my identity," she stressed.  "I want to set an example for future students and encourage them that, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/lowe

Montgomery begins his tenure as WMU's ninth president

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… (not verified) on Montgomery KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Edward B. Montgomery begins his tenure as the ninth president … to the campus community to offer some insights. Montgomery was selected in April by the WMU Board of Trustees. He comes … formal installation as president during inauguration events set for Sept. 15 and 16 . The date was chosen to coincide …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41548

WMU introduces new tribal governance certificate

College of Arts and Sciences

… (not verified) on The tribal governance certificate was announced at an event held at WMU on April 13 where … secretary of Indian Affairs in the U.S. Department of the Interior, spoke. (Photography credit: Johnathan Moulds) … tribes), we wondered what type of things WMU could do to support them,” says Dr. Matthew S. Mingus , incoming director …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71601

Men's soccer Broncos headed to MAC Championship

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… the game or in advance at wmubroncos.com/tickets . The matchup will be aired on ESPN3. The Broncos enter the … on corner kicks and out-shooting the Mountaineers 20-3. "It was a pretty solid performance from the men today," said WMU … did that today." The shutout was WMU's 13th of the season, setting a new program record, and upping the Broncos' …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43772