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Climate change could make the Great Lakes region unrecognizable

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… change ecology. Dr. David Karowe Dr. David Karowe says if warming is left unchecked, Michigan and other states around … trout, salmon, white pines and sugar maples will probably die off. Meanwhile, the state's infamous lake-effect snow … a time-series progression of color-coded maps that display modern thermometer readings taken from around the world. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/51387

National leader, respected public servant and longtime advocate for Western to receive honorary degree

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… by Deanne Puca on Congressman Fred Upton speaks at the dedicated of the new expansion and opening of the Aviation … l in August 2022 and collaborated with WMU President Edward Montgomery to discuss the future of civility in … Kalamazoo and Flint, and pushed bipartisan legislation to set national drinking water standards for PFAS, which are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70189

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 … it bad. Fortunately for Bartlett, as his passion was building, Western Michigan University’s aviation program was … .  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

… should have priority over financial ones in choosing what directions to follow in charting that career.   Request … in southwest Michigan, Garrod said his job "has me home way more than I'm away, and my salary pays the bills, with … 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

Breaking Barriers: Blind international students find opportunity at WMU

International Student and Scholar Services

… to education and the arts. The foundation seeks to reduce disparity and champion the growth of promising young … came here,” Chae says. “When I entered university, my goal was to challenge myself. I realized that the real obstacle … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/11/celcis-south-korea

Empowering Futures: 'So that all may learn'

W Magazine

… "I did one day of work, and she said, 'This is why I don't want you to do it; this is what we live through on a daily … within a community—we’re missing a key piece.” The donors designated $200 million of the gift for WMU, $50 million for … me know I have a voice and I have the ability to do what I set my mind to do. They pushed me," says Cortes, who wants …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/empowering-futures-so-all-may-learn

First cohort finding success, belonging in new Bronco Connect Living Learning Community

W Magazine

… have opportunities to meet weekly and engage in programming designed to keep them involved on campus and build a … the video game stream, Juliana Smith is in the zone. “I always wanted to be involved in an esports club, but it wasn’t … Committee and Bronco Connect Work Group. Each student also sets up a success plan, which will be revisited throughout …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70890

WMU joins national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty

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… national alliance aimed at developing more inclusive and diverse STEM faculty Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … & Diverse STEM Faculty . The new cohort joins an  inaugural set  of 15 institutions that began working together to … for them to aspire to be part of these fields going forward," says Dr. Jennifer Bott , provost and vice president …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/56137

Free college-level courses offered to income-eligible residents

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… low- to moderate-income residents in Kalamazoo County indispensable tools and opportunities to engage in their … 10 graduated. Now we're seeing a number of them moving forward in practical ways," Yarbrough says. "One man, who was … that begins Jan. 14, 2013. The second fall course is set to start Monday, Oct. 22. Each course, or module, lasts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2271

Two WMU business students among six nationwide to win prestigious scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… to receive a coveted nationwide business scholarship awarded by the Richter Foundation and the Institute for … the field. The 2019 Richter Scholars will be honored at a dinner at the ISM Annual International Supply Management … colleagues at Pfizer and many others." Hayward's skill set and his focus on the people around him stands out to Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52257