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WMU MBA student embraces bold choices, new beginnings

Haworth College of Business

… working with people and so much of business is rooted in relationships, communication and using your strengths to create … of perspective. At times, continuing in higher education can seem daunting as most graduate students juggle family, … of marketing, stands out as someone who has had a significant influence on how I hope to think, communicate and lead …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/mackenzie-shepherd-mba-bold-choices-flexibility

Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set

College of Aviation

… from Jackson to Jet Set Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Flight Science Alumni Cole Dillon, current Captain at … when the captain's voice came over the intercom.   It can't be him, Thinnes wondered.  But it was -- Cole Dillon, … the latter provided scholarship funds to finance his flight training.   "Starting the chapter at WMU for me emphasizes …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon

Fall residence hall sign-up begins

News

… return to the residence halls for the 2016-17 academic year can begin the sign-up process for housing on Tuesday, … one has something unique to offer with different room features, living options and learning communities. In addition … advantage of hall activities, leadership opportunities, 24-hour staffing, a variety of on-campus dining choices and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/01/29695

Faculty and students at WMU develop novel and sustainable method for treating pollutants in water

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Faculty and students at WMU develop novel and sustainable method for treating … for treating water contaminated with toxic pollutants that can harm both humans and the environment. The research has … KAMSC student Abrar Hossen competed with this work at the 2024 Stockholm Junior Water Prize (SJWP) and as the winner for …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/faculty-students-wmu-develop-novel-sustainable-method-treating-pollutants

Interactive wayfinding maps help library users locate materials with ease

University Libraries

… Interactive wayfinding maps help library users locate materials with ease Submitted by Angela Brcka on … Mich.— Finding an item in a large academic library can be challenging, but a new wayfinding tool from … users search for a physical item in Library Search , they can click the “Locate it” button to see exactly where the …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impact-report-interactive-maps

High schoolers prepare for college through WMU business simulation course

Haworth College of Business

… High schoolers prepare for college through WMU business simulation course Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich. … about starting college. I know what to expect now and how I can succeed.” Surprising lessons During the semester, …   “I was surprised how much effective communication can shape how a business functions,” says Daniel Northrup , …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/van-buren-tech-dual-enrollment-wmu-haworth

Trustees approve changes to academic programs

News

… Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO—Several academic-related actions were taken by the WMU Board of Trustees during … of a new graduate certificate program and a new music minor as well as the deletion of six existing majors and … New academic programs Trustees signed off on an 18-credit-hour Graduate Certificate Program in Biostatistics …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6169

From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg

College of Aviation

… of Brian Vanderberg Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Ever watch one of those emergency helicopters sit down at a … almost a quarter of a century.   Brian Vanderberg during a training deployment to Ft. Polk, LA with the 10th Mountain … Formed life-long friendships and a network that I can still call on."   Like many a veteran , Vanderberg …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/vanderberg

Hanging out with Helen Manumbu – Traveling Down the Aviation Tech Ops Path

College of Aviation

… Hanging out with Helen Manumbu – Traveling Down the Aviation Tech Ops Path Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Helem … High School, which was established in 2014 and offers training in 24 programs.   Danvers, population 28,000, has … The experience encouraged me to attend college so that I can give back to my family and make my 97-year-old grandma …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/11/manumbu

Registration open for new lifelong learning classes, trips

News

… Registration open for new lifelong learning classes, trips … Jan. 17 , in the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts building. If canceled due to inclement weather, the event will be held at the same time and place Wednesday Jan. 24 . January Thaw allows attendees to preview the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44416