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Out of this Earth: Margo Vriesinga Reaches for the Stars with Virgin Galactic

College of Aviation

… to passively engage in outer space exploits. For some, the words acted as a magnet, drawing the individuals towards the human quest to explore and colonize the space … all right – even though I hadn’t been in a class of his for nearly a year. That meant a lot to me and showed how much he …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/03/vriesinga

VanHowe You Get Things Done! Lessons Learned and Applied by Thomas VanHowe

College of Aviation

… ambassadorial duties from 2013 to 2015.  The surprise is he was ever in that position in the first place.  "I had a … matters worse, I put the wrong telephone number on my resume.  Luckily it was my grandmother's number and she was able … of home-improvement and building products based in nearby Livonia and operating 38 facilities around the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/vanhowe

Certificate Programs

Geological and Environmental Sciences

… contaminant transport and remediation, drilling and water well design, installation and development and near-surface geophysics. Students will also gain hands-on … soil, gas, and sediment sampling, field geochemistry, scientific writing, proper data collection, field …

https://wmich.edu/geology/academics/certificate

Aviation, Broncos, and Cars – Brayden Broad’s Aviation Maintenance Career is Set to Go Far!

College of Aviation

… in aviation technical operations.   "Ever since my dad took me to the EAA AirVenture (the fabled international gathering … has stayed with him.  What hasn't is the fact that, on the way to Wisconsin from the family residence in the Lake Huron … in their vehicle at the Michigan International Speedway near Brooklyn.  The competition is organized by SAE …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/broad

Health and Human Services Study Abroad Programs

College of Health and Human Services

… offers transformative study abroad opportunities that immerse students in global perspectives on health, wellness, … to explore innovative models of care, engage with diverse communities, and gain hands-on experience that … a dance and cooking class Credits Three WMU credit will be awarded for courses successfully completed on this program. …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/academics/studyabroad

Meet Joelle: Sport management

College of Education and Human Development

Meet Joelle: Sport management "I chose sport management … all sports, and I really just found my passion in it. And I was like, why not go into sports management?  What was your … Union (BSU) for 2 years and it is something that I have near and dear to my heart. When I first got to college, it …

https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-joelle

Grant advances bacteria research while training future scientists

College of Arts and Sciences

… while training future scientists Submitted by Alison Nuismer on Dr. Benjamin Koestler , an associate professor in the … Sciences at Western Michigan University, has been awarded funding from the National Institutes of Health’s … research opportunities teach students how to apply the scientific method to real-world problems—an essential …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/03/grant-advances-bacteria-research

From the classroom to the community: Broncos Lead graduate puts her communication lessons to work at local nonprofit

W Magazine

… with Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes, which turned into a full-time job with the nonprofit as a communications assistant. … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Jobs in content creation and social media marketing are in high demand among Generation Z and … internet. But translating the dream into reality isn’t always an easy task. “I might have had a certain idea going …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/broncos-lead-internship-kalamazoo-loaves-fishes-grace-mulock

Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs Policy

Research and Innovation

… Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs Policy Policy number 17-28 Responsible office … proposal, and annually thereafter for the duration of the award, that they are not a party to a Malign Foreign Talent … who: contributes in a substantive, meaningful way to the scientific development or execution of a research and …

https://wmich.edu/policies/foreign-talent-recruitment-programs

International Student Health Insurance and Services

International Student and Scholar Services

directly to your student account ($868.35). Spring/Summer coverage runs from January 1 to July 31, 2027, and the … you decide to stay in the United States. Health Insurance Waiver You may be eligible to apply for a waiver if you are: … costs. Use the BCBS provider directory to find one near you. What is not covered by BCBS? BCBS does not cover: …

https://wmich.edu/international/insurance