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WMU celebrates fall 2024 graduates at Dec. 14 commencement

News

… of Health and Human Services, and College of Aviation Along with the conferring of degrees, President Edward Montgomery … Friday, Dec. 13, at 5 p.m. Email Margot Allemand to reserve your tickets for the Livestream Lounge. Indicate the number … will receive a confirmation email. Guests without tickets can watch the livestream available online on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/fall-2024-commencement-details

New report reveals WMU faculty, researcher perspectives on open access publishing

University Libraries

… Western faculty, staff and graduate student experiences with open access publishing. The survey received 192 … not only expands its reach to global audiences, but it can help remove barriers for learners and other researchers … to move the work forward. However, open access publishing can have financial considerations, as researchers often pay …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/09/open-access-report

From classroom to credit union, Chloe Park invests in her future

Haworth College of Business

… she then took that data and created visual reports with the help of tools such as Power Business Intelligence … my academic goals,” she says.  Transferring to a university can be intimidating. However, Park was welcomed to WMU … approachable, encouraging and more than happy to help if you ever have a problem.” Not only have the faculty of WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73126

American Samoan a starting linesman for Bronco football

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… American Samoan a starting linesman for Bronco football Submitted … a country so close to the equator, Uitalia said he grew up with lots of exposure to American football. “Back home on … again. “He also asked me to help him recruit other talented young players from back home on the islands,” Uitalia said. …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/kasimili-uitalia-spotlight

Leadership, internship and relationships elevate sport management grad's experience

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… basketball administrator and sports agent after graduating with his bachelor's degree in sport management. KALAMAZOO, … my mentor told me, 'Western would be an excellent fit for you. You will gain valuable knowledge and have countless … advocates, so you need to talk to them as much as you can and approach every day as a new opportunity," he says. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-sport-management-ethan-cheatham

International health care experiences put nursing grad on path to career success

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… full of promise , headed to Western Michigan University with her sights set on becoming a nurse anesthetist. Four … I have a lot to give. When people come to the hospital, it can be the worst moment of their life. So something as … real life. And that's been super helpful, because even if you think that you're going into the medical field, it's …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nursing-graduate-2024-commencement-emily-bosak-career-success

WMU, West Michigan Aviation Academy launch aviation pathway to meet growing pilot demand 

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… and STEM education.   WMU’s College of Aviation, located within an hour of home for WMAA students, is one of the … building a robust talent pipeline that keeps our brightest young aviation professionals local, fueling the industry's … As one of the few high schools in the nation where students can earn their private pilot certificate as part of the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/west-michigan-aviation-academy-college-aviation-launch-pilot-pathway

Nominations sought for student Who's Who

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… students for inclusion in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges . WMU has participated in this … Leadership Programs, Mail Stop 5356. Call (269) 387-2547 with questions. Contact: Tonya Durlach January 24, 2012 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/96

The Vitt Factor: empowering students to make their mark

Haworth College of Business

… from Chicago, Illinois, certainly has the "it" factor. With the mission to mentor the newest generation of budding … Vitt Factor, is creating accessible opportunities for youth to develop their interview techniques and … Vittorini is excited about his future and hopes that others can feel the same excitement through his business. “I have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70677

Aviate’s Path Leads Griffin to Air Wisconsin- He Gets it Done!

College of Aviation

… and holidays easy.  But most important were the people with whom I interacted.  Everyone was excited to see me and … attention to Norton's credentials that made him a quality candidate with substantial leadership skills -- more than … an interest that was nourished by some ancestral lineage.  Young Griffin visiting the Pima Air and Space Museum in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/11/norton