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WMU becomes second in the state to offer esport minor amidst growing interest in the field

College of Education and Human Development

… in the future for our students here and we really wanted to be at the forefront of that,” says Dr. Colin Cork, … ABOUT THE ESPORT ARENA The Esport Arena, unveiled in 2018, was a $500,000 investment funded by President Edward … 36 gaming machines, of which 12 are competition computers, set in front of a 190-seat auditorium. For more WMU news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71273

2024 New Year's Open Tennis Tournament

West Hills Athletic Club

… it is because you received a bye in the first round and are waiting for the outcome of a first-round match. If you do … on match times, please call West Hills at (269) 387-0410. Awards Awards will be presented to each division's winners, … each match will consist of two regular scoring tie–break sets. In the event of a third set, the 10-point match …

https://wmich.edu/events/71958

WMU inventors win $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award

Haworth College of Business

… WMU inventors win $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award Submitted by Stacey Lowis on From Left: Stephen John … Student Prize Competition has won another impressive award—the Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. … as their think tank and achieved every milestone that they set out to accomplish," says Lara Hobson , director of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/07/25223

Getting Underway and Unlocking Aviation Opportunity with Zach Orfin

College of Aviation

… Getting Underway and Unlocking Aviation Opportunity with Zach Orfin … by Tom Thinnes on As a sailor, Zach Orfin mastered his way through and on top of the water.  As a College of … base of Kalamazoo in Schoolcraft, not too unlike the rural settings of Wapakoneta, Ohio, where astronaut Neil Armstrong …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/05/orfin

Cole and Alec Hoffman: Brothers in Arms and Aviation

College of Aviation

… a career in aviation seemed to be in their genes, the spark was not quickly ignited, even though their father routinely … family flew to Utah for a skiing adventure.  "I knew Dad was a pilot," Alec recalls, "but until that flight I did not … the destination Alec is mapping.  But in the interim, he's set his sights on becoming a flight instructor for the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/11/hoffman

Bravo For Bravman: How Two Internships Led to One Outstanding Career

College of Aviation

… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Landing one major internship was not enough for Bronco alum, Justin Bravman! During his … He graduated with his BS in the Spring of 2016. Justin also was part of the Lee Honors College where he completed a … himself as “always pretty adventurous.” Luckily, the skill set Horizon needed matched Justin’s and he was offered the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/02/bravman

Accessing Aviation with Amanda Charlton – Crusing Towards a High Flying Career

College of Aviation

… Accessing Aviation with Amanda Charlton – Crusing Towards a High Flying Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on The … San Antonio, ended up pursuing higher education way up north in aplace called Kalamazoo, Mich .  Here's how … to research the program and decided it was definitely worth setting up a tour," she recalls about her introductory …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/03/charlton

There “Arndt” Reasons to Skydive? Teagan Works to Maintain and Jump

College of Aviation

… wondered what made cars tick.  Even beyond the innards of a set of wheels, Arndt took part in a program that taught … Broncos at Bronco Bash Sensing that this kind of enterprise was right down her flight path, Arndt pointed her career radar westward.  "I chose WMU because of its outstanding aviation …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/10/arndt

The 30 2026 Honorees

Haworth College of Business

… performance earned him a promotion to auditor II, but he wasn't content to just climb the corporate ladder alone. … studying for (then conquering) his CPA exam in 2023, Bailey was busy networking across Metro Detroit campuses, … off my student loans within five years of graduation. I set that goal early on, and through disciplined money …

https://wmich.edu/business/the30-2026-honorees

The George and Beatrice Fisher Gerontology Dissertation Prize

College of Health and Human Services

… a graduate certificate in gerontology from WMU. She was also a leading volunteer in community service organizations, and in 2000 was honored with one of two Distinguished Alumni Awards from … Fisher, who passed away in January 2010, it was created to set the stage for WMU to expand its gerontology curriculum …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/fisher