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Broncos reach new heights in NASA Student Launch competition

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… 1, ignition!" Members of Western Michigan University's American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Pegasus … its 25th year, the NASA Student Launch tasks students with designing, building and flying a high-powered amateur … taken ( Dr. Kristina Lemmer 's) propulsion class, where you do the math and learn about why rockets are so big, but …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/nasa-student-launch-challenge-2025-aiaa-pegasus-rocket

Prevent the spread of seasonal influenza

Sindecuse Health Center

… influenza Submitted by Joe VanDerBos on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With reports of an increase in confirmed influenza cases, … says there are steps members of the campus community can take to limit the spread of seasonal flu. At the top of … people experiencing flu-like illness should not overreact. "You don't need go to your doctor's office or the emergency …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37579

‘Pay it forward’: Alumnus mentors others to plan for future, helps revitalize local community

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… and former student-athlete Jamauri Bogan learned at a young age the importance of having a safety net while also … At the 2019 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, he was honored with the Humanitarian Award. That same year, he was featured … talking to people about financial planning for their future can be challenging if they are living day to day, Bogan …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67101

Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation

W Magazine

… love—and purpose—at Western. "Being former foster youth, we never really had examples of healthy relationships … Justin completed degrees in public relations and African studies in 2020. Together they completed 13 study abroad … be overwhelming. Justin and Alexis Black pose for a photo with Ronicka Hamilton, left, director of the Seita Scholars …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818

University Theatre presents 'Incognito'

News

… at the Gilmore Theatre Complex. The solo show is presented with support from the W. K. Kellogg Grant for Racial Healing. Tickets for this free event can be reserved by calling the box office of the Gilmore … The one-man show reveals the struggles of discovering you are not the person you thought you were. Imagine that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/02/21647

Study abroad at Western yields higher student success

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Institute for Global Education.   Similar gains are seen with student retention, Milostan says. For example, 97% of … years. Scholarship funding is available, and trips can be life-changing, he says.   “Make the decision you would regret the least," advises Parrott. "There is not …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/01/studyabroadimpact

Tierney’s Travels – the Recruitment and Retention of Shelbi Tierney

College of Aviation

… LIFT Academy, its new flight school.  In this role, she can also be a contact for WMU graduates in their quest for … for aviation and recruitment into my ideal position."  At a young age, she learned that if a person makes an avocation … and Recruitment. That's where she again crossed paths with one of her favorite "human resources" at the College of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/05/tierney

Geography grad created road map to success at Western

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… Lee Honors College and Presidential Scholar, is graduating with two bachelor's degrees and a job waiting for him at the … would have, but it has the intimacy and closeness that you would expect from a small college. And I think that's … what makes the college experience so important, because you can't really get that anywhere else," says Heiser. "There …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71466

Artificial Intelligence in Business is latest course offered at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… (AI) across industries is pervasive. Businesses can already see the transformative power of AI with its ability to increase efficiencies and personalize … tool. Whether it creates benefits or damages depends on how you use it,” Chen shares. “Working with AI in a symbiotic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74228

Spring Into The Streets Spring 2026

Student Engagement

… 2026 Submitted by Valerie Ott on Spring Into the Streets You and your organization is invited to volunteer next weekend at … media accounts. This is a great opportunity to connect with the community and promote your organization! Please …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/news/2026/03/spring-streets-spring-2026