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Sky Broncos bring home fourth consecutive regional championship

News

… for the national competition May 9-14. Traveling with them was faculty advisor and Sky Bronco Head Coach Ryan Seiler. … Fader  is a junior from Essexville who is studying aviation maintenance technology. He placed second in preflight … from Columbus, Ohio, studying aviation flight science. He was the eighth highest-scoring contestant at regionals, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/10/35835

Officials give OK for WMU 'takeoff' in Florida

News

… licenses for Western Michigan University, paving the way for WMU to offer aviation and several other high-profile … the University to operate a campus at 9445 Camden Field Parkway in Riverview. The Riverview location already is home to … forward with plans to launch pilot training and aviation maintenance technology programs—each leading to a bachelor's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/07/33430

Summer camp opportunities abound at WMU

News

… from athletics to aviation. KALAMAZOO—Registration is underway for many camps at Western Michigan University for young … Admissions Essay, will be offered June 23-27. Fees: $100 per camp. Registration deadline is June 6. Contact: … who are generally interested in aviation and for those who want more in-depth experience. Students stay in residence …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/03/14527

Alumni Perspectives

Haworth College of Business

… involves caring for yourself—that is one of the key takeaways that Sylvan Benton has learned in the two years since … can help customize hospitality. “We’re finding creative ways to personalize the passenger experience and become more … “Many of the golf courses where the PGA is held are nearing 100 years old, and I am sure course architects would be …

https://wmich.edu/business/alumni2024

Burris family aviation scholarship will send air academy grads to WMU

News

… next steps to launch what promises to be challenging and rewarding careers in aviation for WMAA graduates." "We are so … "When we started WMAA only five short years ago, our goal was to give more opportunity to more young people. That … of three degree programs offered—aviation flight science, maintenance technology and aviation management and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23194

Multiple public career fairs to be held at WMU this fall

News

… and by taking advantage of this office's resume critiquing, walk-in advising and practice interview services. In … in different industries. It typically attracts about 100 companies. For more information, visit the Zhang Career … Ballroom, Bernhard Center. Representatives from more than 100 programs and schools located in Michigan and around the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48887

WMU business college once again secures gold standard in accreditation

Haworth College of Business

… University’s Haworth College of Business received a renewal of its accreditation from the Association to Advance … standards applies to accounting programs, and WMU Haworth was re-accredited for undergraduate and graduate programs in … professions. In fact, many of the college’s programs have 100% ratings in a variety of categories, according to this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74692

Peyser Endowment for the Study of New France

History

… Peyser Endowment for the Study of New France. The endowment was created by J. Randall Peyser with a gift of $100,000 to honor the memory of his father, Dr. Joseph L. … of the previously lost Fort St. Joseph. Fort St. Joseph was an important French trading post, located in present day …

https://wmich.edu/history/peyserendowment

President Montgomery forges legacy of student success

W Magazine

… of the most powerful early demonstrations of President Edward Montgomery ’s passion for the unique value Western … a major public announcement but at a Make a Difference Award ceremony honoring WMU’s stellar staff. Eric McConnell , … the spring commencement ceremony, he conferred nearly 2,100 degrees and nearly 1,000 more degrees are expected to be …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes

Aviation Flight Science

Academics

… as well as technical competencies and is geared toward educating captains—not just training pilots. Because … student organizations, and the benefits of attending a top 100 U.S. public university. When it's time to take to the … in the private pilot course on the second longest runway in the state and the third busiest airport in Michigan. …

https://wmich.edu/academics/undergraduate/aviation-flight