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WMU to confer more than 1,600 degrees during fall commencement

News

… Saturday, Dec. 15 , in Miller Auditorium. WMU President Edward Montgomery will officiate during the ceremonies. … ceremonies will last about two hours and be geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50678

First cohort of product design program sharp on all edges

W Magazine

… meet and greet—a risk that landed her in his office. She wasn’t in trouble. With Thaj’s question, the chief executive realized the intern was on to something. “Have you considered the potential of … process. “That’s really where implementing design can set you apart from the rest of the industry,” she explained …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63900

Reach for the most and find the best

College of Arts and Sciences

… Reach for the most and find the best Wallace Gardipe Major: Communications I had the great … the fall of 1974. I grew up in Albuquerque, NM, and at 18, wanted adventure and travel. I had been accepted at Arizona … In fact, they had no code by which to inspect the first set of panels I had installed. I am a "greenie", I harvest …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/gardipe

From Aviation Camp to Aviation Captain

College of Aviation

… USA.  However for Richard Bartlett, Battle Creek, Mich was aviation mecca.  It was the city that offered him the access to the key that … .  Said Bartlett, “TMC is a great place to work.  I have a set schedule and can live wherever I want.  One of the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/09/bartlett

Lessons That Don’t Appear on a Checkride: Nick Garrod reflects on flying, learning, and what really matters after 20 years in aviation

College of Aviation

… in southwest Michigan, Garrod said his job "has me home way more than I'm away, and my salary pays the bills, with some money left … and wanted my flying to be near perfect.  All this set the foundation for the pilot I am today.  I'm always …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/01/garrod

Cruising with Captain Cooper – Heather’s Ups and Downs in Aviation

College of Aviation

… Ups and Downs in Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on It was the best of times, it was the worst of times -- and WMU College of Aviation alumna … there is something else that is just as rewarding.  "Setting the tone for the flight and being the leader of the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/11/cooper

FIRE Sexual Assault Peer Educators

Health Promotion and Education

… planning, providing supportive services and other awareness/education activities. They present on the topic of … are violated. FIRE members are required to participate in a set number of presentations per semester and are encouraged to get involved in other ways through committees and planning. Members must …

https://wmich.edu/healthpromotion/involved/peer-fire

Lockout Tagout Program

Environmental Health and Safety

… release of energy which could cause injury when they set up, adjust, repair, service, install, or perform … be retained by the authorized employee to whom the lock was issued.  Locking Out and Isolating Power Sources A.  … return to work.  A note attached to their time card is also warranted as an additional safety precaution. Complete a …

https://wmich.edu/ehs/policies/loto

WMU names Essential Needs program to honor President Montgomery

News

… Montgomery Essential Needs program manager; and President Edward Montgomery visit the Bronco Food Pantry in Faunce … Michigan University’s celebrated Essential Needs program is set to be named the Montgomery Essential Needs program. The new name honors Dr. Edward Montgomery , whose tenure as Western’s ninth president …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/03/essential-needs-named-montgomery

Western Michigan University recognized for innovation in sustainability

News

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on Keeton Bigham-Tsai was among the students who participated in the first Bronco … today, and Western Michigan University students aren't waiting until graduation to make an impact. … "By fostering sustainable practices and initiatives, you set an inspiring example for your peers and future …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72762