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Governor appoints new members to WMU Board of Trustees

News

… by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer , two new leaders are set to join the Western Michigan University Board of … to welcome Trustees Trevan and Turfe," says President Edward Montgomery . "I look forward to the expertise and insights they will add to the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62619

Studying with Dalai Lama caps off global studies degree program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by Emory University. Half of the program’s curriculum was focused on the mind, medicine and healing and half on … quickly learned what it is like to live where electric and water service are sporadic and air conditioning is … the United States to enter law or graduate school. “I was set coming in as a freshman to go into public law, but the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/studying-dalai-lama

Building Her Future, One Aircraft at a Time: The Journey of WMU’s Natalie Smeltzer

College of Aviation

… And that assignment won't be far from her roots.  Smeltzer was born and raised in Holland, Mich., a Lake Michigan … extravaganza that celebrates its Dutch heritage.   It was in her home community where a career in aviation dawned … work to connect residents with faculty members in a casual setting."   Smeltzer with her class buddies: Isabella, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/smeltzer

Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week

News

… Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week Submitted by Erin Flynn on … skills they’re learning in the classroom in a professional setting.   “These roles also have a direct impact on the … to 1 p.m . at the College of Aviation in Battle Creek.   Awards   Each year, the University recognizes exemplars in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/western-celebrates-student-employee-appreciation-week-2026

Isaac Ortega creates real relationships

Haworth College of Business

… great support system. Every professor I’ve had, whether it was within my major or not, has wanted me to succeed and pushed me to be the best I can be. … I made that decision to get involved.” With his sights set on graduation, Ortega is looking forward to his career. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/business-analyticsisaac-ortegabait

Students, public invited to 2017 Study Abroad Fair

News

… holds its annual Study Abroad Fair. The free event is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Sangren Hall. Activities will … place on the Sangren Pedestrian Mall by the main entryway as well as in atrium area of the main-entryway lobby on the first-floor. Planned activities Fair …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42668

From classroom to clinic: the impactful internships of Clay Linson and Olivia Naas

College of Health and Human Services

… analysis, tool/solution development and tabletop simulation walkthroughs for two selected security event scenarios: a ransomware attack and a University Authentication Service … readiness. Their dedication and innovative approaches have set a new standard for future interns and projects at …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/05/intern

Carol Cochrane finds global perspective through WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… began at WMU Haworth.   “Like many first-year students, I was undecided on my major, so I took a variety of classes, … of those being Applying Business Fundamentals with Dr. Bret Wagner . From day one, I could tell that Dr. Wagner had a … impressed that I picked up on his message and asked me to set up a meeting to discuss studying abroad. This small …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/international-business-carol-cochrane-study-abroad

Max Lampert fuels up for his future

Haworth College of Business

… drawn to the company’s prestige around work ethic, Lampert was responsible for supporting the buyers on his team in the … lacked encouragement. “My favorite part of this internship was networking and meeting all the amazing employees that … that they were always available for help. My manager set up daily conference calls to ensure my success …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/01/supply-chain-managementmax-lampertford-motor-companyinternship

Aspiring aviator’s dreams take flight at WMU’s College of Aviation through Make-A-Wish

News

… through Make-A-Wish Submitted by Erin Flynn on Vail Fear was all smiles on his visit to the College of Aviation. Vail … the Cirrus simulator for a spin alongside Blackburn. Vail watches a plane taxiing on the tarmac alongside aviation … house.   “He’s got all kinds of plane models and Lego plane sets, and he knows so much about planes—it’s amazing,” his …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/05/college-aviation-make-wish-flight-simulator-vail-fear