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The Lechota Legacy - Tom and Tim Take Off with Aviation

College of Aviation

… Hank provided one of his trademarked replies, saying he was simply carrying on the “family tradition.” WMU Alumni … and Western Michigan University. Originally, Tom Lechota was a “car guy.” Growing up in Flint, Mich., it was hard not to be. The automobile industry permeated the city. Young Tom had visions of following his …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/04/lechota

'Heritage' and community values celebrated during Homecoming weekend

News

… 'Heritage' and community values celebrated during Homecoming weekend Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … eager to see the interior of the building Kalamazoo has watched re-emerge as "the Acropolis of Kalamazoo." Heritage … Shuttles that day will run on a continuous loop from nearby parking lots 10, 11, 12, 95, 102, 104 and 105. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27699

Dean Smith’s story of survival and sisterhood

College of Health and Human Services

… and sisterhood Submitted by Jillian Fraze on While I waited for the doctor’s phone call with my breast cancer … took in the scene of my anxious family. My husband, Lang, was busy talking to my sister, Cory, and her husband, Kevin. … a little before 6pm, Wednesday, August 2, 2006. It seemed surreal for this to happening to me after supporting …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/10/sisters

Three professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards

News

… Three professors to be honored with Distinguished Teaching Awards Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University will honor three faculty members for being exceptional educators and mentors and … as recipients of this year's Distinguished Teaching Awards during WMU's Academic Convocation at 11 a.m. Friday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43111

Fall programs highlight tuition-related employee benefit

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… Mich.—Several information sessions are being held this semester so Western Michigan University employees can learn … held at noon Wednesdays in 205 Bernhard Center, and refreshments will be served. This semester's sessions are set for … on the free-tuition benefit have been scheduled on a near monthly basis from now through the summer II session. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42941

Finding success through scholarship support

College of Health and Human Services

… by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Throughout her time at WMU, Micah Lee , master's student in the Department of … hands-on experience in her field. But behind the success was a challenge: financial hardship. That’s where the John … Hanley Endowed Scholarship made all the difference. “I was honored to receive this scholarship, as it has been …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/01/micah-lee

Aviation, education jobs focus of April career events

News

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Both fairs are geared toward WMU students and alumni. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Those attending should bring a sufficient supply of resumes to distribute to employers. Information about both … industry. Recruiters registered for the event range from Delta and Piedmont airlines to the National-Geospatial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31124

Grow Your Own student applies literacy skills in elementary school

College of Education and Human Development

… Grow Your Own student applies literacy skills in elementary school Submitted by Chris Hybels on Lupita Eufracio … Mich.— Lupita Eufracio , a paraprofessional at Lawton Elementary, is pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher through … through an email from VBISD. They told us that the program was going to be available to us and we would be able to get …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74874

WMU student wins coveted scholarship from software company

News

… WMU student wins coveted scholarship from software company Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Taylor … a $5,000 scholarship from the world's leading business software company. Andrew Taylor of Kalamazoo , a junior majoring in integrated supply management, has won the SAP America Scholarship , which recognizes …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/92

Integrated supply management students receive prestigious industry scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… Integrated supply management students receive prestigious industry scholarships … and will be formally presented to the students at an awards ceremony in October. This is the fourth year in a row … 100 students graduate from the WMU ISM program with nearly all finding positions in the profession. For more …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/34442