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Head Banging with Helen Hoffman – Music Aficionado, Soon-To-Be Professional Pilot, and Student Extraordinaire

College of Aviation

… a northern suburb of Detroit.  Like many a teenager, she was uncertain of her future course in life, but she also realized that the best place to get something started was in her high school years. Hoffman and best friend, … a degree in aviation was my goal." So naturally, her sights set on the NCAA Division 1 university in southwest Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/02/hoffman

WMU inventors win $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… WMU inventors win $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award Submitted by Stacey Lowis on From Left: Stephen John … Student Prize Competition has won another impressive award—the Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. … as their think tank and achieved every milestone that they set out to accomplish," says Lara Hobson , director of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25223

Wynonna and The Big Noise bring 'A Simpler Christmas' to campus

News

… Miller Auditorium for a second year. The show is set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 . Purchase tickets … for a memorable evening of music. "Every year I look forward to our Christmas tour," says Wynonna. "It's so easy to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/11/20385

Programs planned to clarify tuition-related employee benefits

News

… There will be a noon brown-bag event for employees wanting to learn more about signing up for courses … Resources and the Office of Admissions. A 4 p.m. program is set for employees' children and other eligible individuals … children or other designated eligible individuals. "We want to help people explore all their options," says Scott …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18022

Earning a CPA license before graduation: A valuable asset

Haworth College of Business

… Earning a CPA license before graduation: A valuable asset Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Before I … preparation until after graduation, accountancy faculty wanted students to engage with the advanced concepts on the … making that pursuit more attainable and less stressful was top of mind for Penner and accountancy faculty members. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/cpa-exam-preparation

Class of 2020 to visit WMU for Bronco BUDS program

News

… . The program encourages early middle school students to set their sights on college and take advantage of the … the Class of 2016 and continuing as these students move toward high school graduation. Scheduled visits Linden Grove …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/13860

10 ways to use the Libraries in your course

University Libraries

… 10 ways to use the Libraries in your course Submitted by Angela … prepare your courses for the next semester. Here are ten ways you can make use of what we offer. 1. Schedule a … electronically for a course. Use your instructor account to set up your course and add items online. We also offer …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/10-ways-libraries-can-help

Students crack code for career success at WMU Cybersecurity Summit

News

…   A student asks a question during a session. “This year was a huge success! We had strong student participation and … in planning and executing the summit, a process Barton says was vital for the event’s success.   “It empowers them to … the city’s cyber infrastructure.   “Western has definitely set me up in a way that is so good foundationally that …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/students-lead-cybersecurity-summit-2025

Dr. Michitoshi Soga obituary

News

… University emeritus professor of physics, died March 3 . He was 86. Soga, a native of Japan, joined the physics faculty … Tokyo University of Education. Before coming to WMU, he was a research associate for 10 years at the Tokyo Institute … in Japan. He made a lasting impact on the University by setting up programs and linkages with higher education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5512

Nerves of steel prevail as WMU sales students win big at Steel City Sales Challenge

Haworth College of Business

… while learning and gaining confidence,” says Nielsen. “I watched them bond as a team. They helped and supported one … worked very hard, and made great memories. They all took away something from the competition that they can highlight … competition, Major enhanced his sales skills in a virtual setting—something becoming increasingly important in today’s …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/steel-city-sales-challenge-2025