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Redirecting the Aviation Dream: Jonathan Freye Leverages Himself as an Aviation Lobbyist
College of Aviation
… located in the Lake Michigan shoreline community about halfway up the state's Lower Peninsula. He is the director of … Request College of Aviation Information Nothing like that was on his horizon when, six months into his stint as one of … increased to subsidize the cost of starting a shuttle-bus service from the main campus to the College of Aviation in …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/10/freye
University Recreation’s new equipment investment prioritizes individualized student workouts, modern exercise trends
Student Affairs
… calf raise, standing arm curl and more. The new equipment was chosen to add variety to the gym setup and … director of facilities and programs. “The old equipment was going on 11 years old. It was out of its warranty and … see is shorter lead times on equipment being down or out of service,” Olson says. Outside of the investment in …
https://wmich.edu/studentaffairs/news/2025/09/src-equipment-update
From Northside to North Star—Alumna guides community to more equitable future
News
… who’ve inspired change, pushed boundaries and paved the way for so many. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As a little girl growing … Hon. Alisa Parker-LaGrone had big dreams. "I actually wanted to be an astronaut," she says over video conference … her professional prowess rising through the ranks at Legal Services of South Central Michigan, finding purpose in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66942
College of Education and Human Development Alumni receive awards
News
… College of Education and Human Development Alumni receive awards Submitted by Tyler Sonnenberg on The College of Education and Human Development Outstanding Alumni Award is one of the University's highest alumni awards and is … Education; M.A. ’69 Teaching) is the founder of Gifted Services of Ohio where she runs a practice for gifted …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56072
Shifting focus: WMU film grad Aidan Ralko captures success through Experience-Driven Learning
News
… in film, video and media studies and a resume packed with awards, internships, professional work and global experience … still have a 20-minute movie I made for ‘Toy Story 4’ that was basically the script from ‘Toy Story 3’ with me moving … in the 2025 Michigan Student Broadcast Awards in the public service announcement category for a drunk driving PSA. …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/graduate-success-film-video-media-studies-aidan-ralko
Pact with WMU puts Aquinas students on fast track to master’s degrees
News
… multiple fields of study. It means students do not have to wait until completing a bachelor’s degree to start working … during their first four years of college and apply them toward a WMU master’s degree. Of the 12 credits, up to six … community that emphasizes career preparation, leadership, service to others and lifelong learning. Learn more by …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52249
WMU administration to launch employee engagement survey
News
… commitment to our students and our University," President Edward Montgomery told employees in a March 11 email message … made to work here. Our last comprehensive engagement survey was in 2012, and the time is right for us to conduct another … Your voice matters. Join me in taking the survey—we look forward to your feedback." Confidential and anonymous To ensure …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52385
Meet Val: TESOL
College of Education and Human Development
… education? I feel like I had the unique opportunity when I was younger that I did have another language spoken in my home so it was a thing that I had grown up with. And because of that, I … you recommend the program to undergraduates or other pre service teachers? I would recommend this program because …
https://wmich.edu/education/spotlight-val
Quick Guide to Work-Study
Career and Student Employment Services
… federal government and Western Michigan University. It is awarded to students based on need who are enrolled during the … employment. Unlike grants and scholarships, work-study awards are earned and paid through the payroll process in the … work-study may also work off-campus in approved community service work-study non-profit sites. Students with a …
https://wmich.edu/career/campus/workstudy
Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award Nomination Form
Teaching and Learning
… Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award Nomination Form Nominee (required) Enter the name of … Degree, year, field(s), institution, and country if degree was earned outside of the U.S. If necessary, explain the … conferences in field of expertise. Listing of papers read, service as a panelist and chair list of invited lectures and …
https://wmich.edu/x/instructors/awards/distinguished-faculty-scholar/nominate