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Bronco in the Big Apple: Marketing student sees dreams come true at New York Fashion Week

News

… Big Apple for New York Fashion Week. (Courtesy: Andrew T. Bourland) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Call it a "pinch me" moment. … "The girl next to me, we were holding hands and tearing up the whole time because it was such a surreal experience," … who might wear her looks if she were a big-name designer. "All the celebrities you look up to and admire are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67195

Abby Raymond – How Aviation led to “Rags” and Riches

College of Aviation

… science and administration in 2011. "He was one of the biggest supporters for my success in aviation," which is why Powell … I wanted to fly and be involved in that world.  Growing up, our family traveled for vacations, so naturally I had a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/06/abbyraymond

From Rockford to Republic - Marty Coaker's Aviation Journey

College of Aviation

… Journey Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Marty Coaker grew up in Rockford, MI.  Aviation was in his blood and he wanted … When the 2002 team won the national championship, this upped the number of NIFA National Championships won by WMU … Seiler and Beth Seiler,” he recalled.  “We had a great group of students and instructors while I was at WMU.  I think …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/09/coaker

Countywide Earth Day celebration set for April 20

News

… a home more energy efficient to banding together to clean up a neighborhood river or write letters to governmental … family activities this year," Webb reports, "including many free children's books on environmental themes that will be … garden walks and are advocating that WMU students use their free access to the city's bus system to go from campus to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/52948

Assessment conference returns for 9th year

News

… as a workshop session. Conference attendees should feel free to come and go as their schedules permit. The event is free of charge, but registration is required by 5 p.m. … year's conference The Assessment in Action Conference is designed to provide education, resources and networking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45214

WMU again called best buy, top-100 school by Washington Monthly

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… idea that expense, luxury, and exclusivity should be held up as the highest values for colleges and students to aspire … with two key measures—participation and institutional support for service ranking nationally at No. 35 and No. 28, … WMU President John M. Dunn . "The measures used by the group to assess quality and effectiveness dovetail with Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18297

Teacher, influencer joins Grow Your Own program to support multilingual students

College of Education and Human Development

… Teacher, influencer joins Grow Your Own program to support multilingual students Submitted by Chris Hybels on … own education through Western's TESOL master's program. Designed to prepare educators to meet the unique needs of … certification or additional endorsements with a tuition-free education. The College hosts more than 25 of those …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75881

WMU looks to collect 200 pints of blood during annual challenge

News

… to collect at least 200 pints of blood. Everyone who shows up to donate blood March 22 will receive a free hero T-shirt. Walk-ins are welcome; however, making an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45727

Growing your own at Western: Bolstering the education workforce

W Magazine

… into a space where multilingual learners, who make up a third of her students, thrive. Kristi VanderWoude “The … in Michigan by providing school employees a tuition-free education to earn their initial certification or … and Human Development. The impact of these partnerships is significant for enrollment. Western added more than 400 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73397

Michael Coldagelli’s “Go For Shot” – Attend WMU and Pursue an Aviation Career

College of Aviation

… class of 1954.  After his military service, Harding ended up as the executive vice president of marketing for -- where … to 1987 before it merged with Delta Air Lines.  "I always begged him to share stories of his time flying and working at … organization is headquartered in Orlando, Fla., and up until 2011 had been known as the Campus Crusade for …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/04/coldagelli