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WMU lauded as a top university in third recent national news ranking
News
… that recognition. The U.S. News listing comes just weeks after two other major news organizations offered similar … highly ranked university in Michigan. In August, Washington Monthly magazine named WMU a top-100 national … for its emphasis on social mobility, research and public service. The overall U.S. News rankings are based on 15 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42544
From vault to venue: Waldo’s new event space opens
University Libraries
… From vault to venue: Waldo’s new event space opens Submitted by Angela Brcka on … 2025, the University Libraries opened a new event space on Waldo Library’s third floor in the former Special … The renovations also helped give the space a new purpose after Special Collections moved to the Zhang Legacy …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impract-report-new-event-space
Spring Staycation offers opportunities for community involvement
News
… to participate in Spring Staycation, an introduction to service learning in the community, to be held during the … Spring Staycation is a five-day project focused on raising awareness and serving the greater Kalamazoo community. There … and participated in associated service activities each afternoon. The group served a variety of organizations, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3213
Success with interest: Support adds up for accountancy grad
News
… applied a certain principle or calculated them a different way?" he says. That dedication is what earned the soon-to-be … alumnus a job offer months before graduation. Not long after he walks across the stage at Miller Auditorium during … enhancing my skills in financial analysis, client service and strategic planning," he says. "This internship …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/accountancy-graduate-success-jesus-osvaldo-martinez-jimenez
Career Cruising with Kurt Kraczon – Laying the Foundation for a Successful Career in Aviation Management and Operations
College of Aviation
… many Americans, Covid 19 did a pretty good job of "taketh away" for Kurt Kraczon, but it also did a bit of "giveth" for … on the first day of his safety internship with Republic Airways. May 2023 Raised in Portland, an Ionia County community …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/12/kraczon
West Michigan aviation power Duncan among honorees at WMU event
News
… Aviation will travel to Kalamazoo this week to accept an award honoring his company's long support of aviation … named company president at the age of 26—just nine years after his father founded the company in 1956. In 2007, he … his son, D. Todd Duncan. Today, Duncan Aviation offers full-service locations in Battle Creek, Lincoln and Provo, Utah. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43582
Counseling psychologist and faculty member Croteau dies suddenly
News
… education and counseling psychology, died suddenly after falling ill while cycling Sept. 18 in Kalamazoo. He was 59. James Croteau Croteau, a member of the WMU faculty … he worked for six years as a counselor at Ithaca College. Services Services will be held at Betzler Life Story Funeral …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35100
The ABCs of Braden Wilson: Aviation, Broncos, and Camaraderie
College of Aviation
… is shuttering in your dorm playing video games, you don't want Braden "Brady" Wilson as a "roomie." A WMU College … the speed laws. Request WMU Aviation Information Wilson was a class president, chased little white balls as a member …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/01/braden
When curiosity composes a career
University Advancement
… sessions in downtown Kalamazoo to music directing on Broadway, Henry Koperski’s , career is rooted in curiosity, … his broad musical interests. His time as a student was spent almost entirely within the School of Music. “I was … when he made unconventional academic or artistic choices. After graduating from WMU, he moved to New York to pursue a …
https://wmich.edu/alumni/news/2026/05/alumni-henry-koperski-music-broadway-performance-career
CEHD alumna named Associate Provost for Student Development at Olivet College
College of Education and Human Development
… Math Education ’03, MA, Adapted Physical Education ’12) was recently named Associate Provost for Student Development … where they are at, provide the necessary support along the way, and be there to celebrate their graduation! The … of developing an inclusive classroom,” explained Perry. After teaching secondary math for over 7 years, Perry was …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2022/07/alumni-education-olivet-success-story