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Celebrating the 2026 College of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ Presidential Scholars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Al Rasbi. For Aus Al Rasbi , cybersecurity is a field of always evolving challenges that bring new excitement every … day. With new threats arising daily, Al Rasbi finds new ways to enhance his skills with every project he takes on.   … here are a great way to build community,” says Borowski.   After an internship with Ford Motor Company, Borowski …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/04/2026-presidential-scholars

United Airlines' Aviate Pilot Development Program puts WMU aviators on fast track to careers

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… WMU to produce the industry's best trained and most sought-after graduates.  This partnership helps to validate how the … into the program will be put on an expedited trajectory towards a career at United. With the fastest track to a major … Share the company’s commitment to the principles of "core4" service behaviors: Safe, Caring, Dependable and Efficient; …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57857

WMU Alumnus Breaks Ground on 48‑Unit Recovery Housing Development

College of Arts and Sciences

… community on Kalamazoo’s east side, marking a major step forward in expanding stable, affordable housing for people … site near the Kalamazoo County Health Department, Community Services and the Family Health Center. The development, now … Michigan’s first drug treatment court in 1992. “Judge Schma was a pioneer in bringing the brain science of addiction …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/04/cas-groundbreaking-housing

Nita H. Hardie obituary

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… Michigan University faculty member, died Sept. 23 . She was 83. Hardie retired as chair of the Department of Science … an associate professor emerita of political science in 1992 after 27 years of service to the University. While at WMU, she served in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1856

From Lake Michigan to the Skies: The Journey of Two WMU Aviation Alumni Soaring with Delta

College of Aviation

… They came from opposite sides of Lake Michigan.  Their bond was forged in the welcoming and caring environment of the … while Quandt is waiting to hear her Propel wings.    Abuzir after completing a checkride while a student at the WMU … was impressed as well, hiring her for its Chicago-based service in 2021.  On her resume was a co-major in aviation …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/abuzir-quandt

Earl Borr obituary

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… of education and professional development, died Nov. 5 . He was 90. Borr moved to Portage, Michigan, in 1957 to join … in the Department of Education and Professional Development after almost 27 years of service to the University. Earl Borr During the latter part …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44160

Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western

Office of the Provost

… to Western Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Frank Waln KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Frank Waln , the 35-year-old award-winning Lakota artist and … can challenge, compliment or enhance traditional Western scientific knowledge in a variety of disciplines, says Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence

Western staff honored for their commitment to student, University success

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… members are recipients of the annual Make a Difference Award, one of the highest accolades bestowed upon nonfaculty … honors: Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Distinguished Service, Distinguished Teaching and Emerging Scholar awards. … Despite all the challenges of the pandemic and its aftermath, Tanya remains a powerful force in our exhibitions …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68716

Claude S. Phillips Jr. obituary

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… Haenicke Institute for Global Education, died April 17 . He was 91. Phillips joined the WMU faculty in 1957 and retired in 1988 after 31 years of service to the University. He contributed greatly to WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15877

University College to become Merze Tate College, honoring legacy of trailblazing alumna

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… 17. The BOT unanimously approved naming University College after Dr. Merze Tate. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Dr. Merze Tate saw … for exploratory majors—after the inspirational alumna who was a scholar, world traveler, journalist, author and … that all may learn." It is a centralized network of support services, units and departments that exist to help Broncos …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65686