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Physics professor amasses support for WMU students

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… Physics professor amasses support for WMU students Submitted by Erin Flynn on … campus. Dr. Michael Famiano talks with a student picking up free groceries. “Because our group is flexible, shamelessly … India. Like many international students, she is struggling with the impact of pandemic restrictions on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58964

Updated location and time: MLK Day campus speaker is author, educator and daughter of Malcolm X

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Updated location and time: MLK Day campus speaker is author, … X will run at the same time as the teach-in. All events are free and open to the public, although tickets for Shabazz’s … and available through the Miller box office for pick up until the evening of the event. You can also watch …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/73796

New WMU administrator to provide perspective at community breakfast

Haworth College of Business

… University's continuing evolution will be the topic of the upcoming Mercantile Bank of Michigan Breakfast Speaker … Friday, Nov. 18, in 2150 Schneider Hall. The event is free and open to the public and begins with breakfast at … at WMU, and school director for Proud to Be Me, one of the signature programs of Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36033

Mott Just Another Typical Pilot - Nicole's Journey to the Left Seat

College of Aviation

… people. As a new captain with Envoy Air , finishing her upgrade at the end of 2017, Mott has embarked on the next … Pilot Mott was destined to be a WMU Bronco . Growing up with two WMU alumni as parents tends to result in some … For all of the positives, there are challenges. “The biggest challenge about my job is the schedule,” said Mott. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/01/mott

Speakers to challenge silence, erasure at WMU MLK Jr. Day events

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… end the day we become silent about things that matter.” The free event will take place at 6 p.m. at Miller Auditorium. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/mlk-day-2026-events-preview

The rise of women’s sports—triumphs, challenges and the road ahead

W Magazine

… ahead Submitted by Erin Flynn on Outside hitter No. 19 Maggie King, BS ‘23, MA ‘24, goes for the kill in an … title. King went on to play professionally for the Omaha Supernovas. What’s so great about the resilience of women in … and women’s sports in schools receiving federal funding, significantly boosting opportunities for female athletes.   …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/rise-womens-sports-wmu-coaches-athletes-weigh

Joshua Yoweni’s Voyage of Vowels: Aviation, Excitement, Indonesia, Obstacles, and University

College of Aviation

… in Jayapura, "my mom sang a short tune about 'when I grew up, I would become a pilot.'"  That seemed impossible for … "Being able to fly a big bird that is almost 1,000 times bigger than the normal human seemed just awesome to me," he … a pilot would be to go home to Indonesia."  Yoweni and his significant other, enjoying a a nice sunny day with their …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/yoweni

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

College of Aviation

… (advanced placement) classes," Hoffman says, "and with a couple of online courses, I was able to graduate one year … was orchestrated by Amelia Earhart, who served as the group's first president.  Of the 117 female licensed pilots at … Getting knocked down and continuing to get back up was tough, but I am so proud of how far I have come.  …

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

WMU included in $2.2 million grant to enhance mobility for veterans

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… by Deanne Puca on The autonomous electric shuttle can hold up to four passengers at a time, or a wheelchair rider with … setting up new computer workstations that can run vehicle design software and autonomous control simulations, updating … pilot service will run after 4:30 p.m. and will be free to service members and their families. To date, 13 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/02/51504

University Libraries encourages students to go 'All In' with short story contest

University Libraries

… universities and other institutions around the world.   Upon submission, students will be considered for one of the … $550 to the public vote winner and $400 to the jury’s coup de cœur ( jury's favorite).   Regardless of prize money, … one of the 500 story dispensers in the world, prints a free story with the simple push of a button. It also offers …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/10/long-story-short-contest-2025