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New facility propels Western’s College of Aviation into the future

News

… and doubles the number of students the aviation program can accommodate. BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—The aviation industry … the stature of how the industry already recognizes us.” “If you talk to some of our graduates who are now flying for the … . WATCHING DREAMS TAKE FLIGHT The new facility was built with aviation in mind, including in the architecture and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64760

Grant advances bacteria research while training future scientists

College of Arts and Sciences

… focusing on how Shigella survives in harsh environments within the human body. The bacterium infects hundreds of … for dysentery.   Focus on student training   A significant component of the grant is its focus on student … of the project and share a passion for science,” says Gurleen Kaur , a previous undergraduate research student in …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/03/grant-advances-bacteria-research

Students Engage with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center

College of Health and Human Services

… Students Engage with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center … for a dynamic and educational experience. The visit aligned with the course’s overarching goal: to explore the intricate … Their personalized service sets them apart, making you feel like part of the Honor family."   During the visit, …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/01/honorcu

Western welcomes more than 275 new international students to campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… “We take pride in having a welcoming environment for all of you, and our commitment to global education and welcoming … the world remains.”   Buster Bronco makes Western "W" hands with international students at this fall's International … physically or mentally—we have services on campus that can help you. We're very glad to see all your faces today, …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/international-enrollment-2025

Academic achievement: Dean Lillian Smith’s collaborative research published in scholarly journal

College of Health and Human Services

… themes for improving outcomes in higher education. You can read the full article here .   …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/08/dean-smith-published

How to keep your body healthy during COVID-19 pandemic

News

… How to keep your body healthy during COVID-19 pandemic Submitted by … skills If you have some extra time on your hands, you can hone in on your culinary abilities. From beginner to a … wants to help you through breakfast, lunch and dinner with these recipe cards with ideas to stay healthy and fed. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58646

Theatre student gives back to hometown with youth summer program

News

… Theatre student gives back to hometown with youth summer program Submitted by Erin Flynn on Jack … confidence. That is just so rewarding to me, because I can see myself in these kids." Austin says the most …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/jack-austin-youth-theatre-summer-program

Two-time WMU Study Abroad traveler says global experiences change lives and careers

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… University majoring in sales and business marketing with a minor in international business, studying abroad … she says. “It was challenging but so rewarding.”   “If you can navigate, translate and explore in a country where …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-koepp

WMU researcher says despite gender-based challenges, women entrepreneurs use grit, resilience to achieve profitable growth

Haworth College of Business

… Babson College that identifies strategies all entrepreneurs can learn from an exclusive group of industry-leading women … networks. As business success is often based on “who you know” and not “what you know,” women entrepreneurs can … to networks and strategic relationships. Managing expansion with underfunding: Women must plan for and incorporate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58104

Broncos Lead interns learn the forgotten art of making books

W Magazine

… forgotten art of making books Submitted by Erin Flynn on You just can’t get the same experience just reading it out of a … and Grant Overbeek are filling the pages of their resume with chapters of experience. “It’s very tedious work …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/book-smart-broncos-lead-interns-kalamazoo-book-arts-center