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Business Magazine

Business Magazine

… and in our homes. Get perspective on inflation, the war in Ukraine, the pandemic and how world events are … student success A fierce advocate for students for nearly half a century, Barb Caras-Tomczak has impacted … more Tim Palmer and Karen Lancendorfer Advisor of the year Delta Sigma Pi recognizes Dr. Tim Palmer, professor of …

https://wmich.edu/businessmagazine/2022

Latest Career Outcomes Report shows WMU grads are on a roll

News

… Latest Career Outcomes Report shows WMU grads are on a roll Submitted by Erin … expectations,” says Sutopa Suhrid , B.S.’24, a software developer at RoviSys in California—a position she … around the globe; recent Bronco graduates are employed in nearly every U.S. state and in 19 foreign countries. Top …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/career-outcomes-report-2024-25

Airport and Aviation Extraordinaire: Ashley Lucas

College of Aviation

… Ashley Lucas Submitted by Tom Thinnes on While working her way through the WMU College of Aviation, Ashley Lucas admits that she had almost no time for the extra-curriculars that would have helped launch … of Alaska, McAllen is at the extreme southern tip of Texas near the Mexican border.  "Before this job," Lucas says, "my …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/lucas

From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po Hsien 'Johnny' Chen

College of Aviation

… of Aviation attracts students from around the globe -- meet Po Hsien "Johnny" Chen, whose roots are in Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, and who ended up in Southwest Michigan by way of the … to what was offered by a collegiate aviation program based near a place called Kalamazoo.  His "host father" in Elkhart …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/01/chen

Props, Planes, and Police - The Abe Herr Story

College of Aviation

… of Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation, was surrounded by transportation.  Although the little city, located in Erie County near the northwest border of New York, was better known as a … railroad had a big impact on the city.  It was also the home of Charles F. Ritchel, who engineered a small, one-person …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/12/herr

Medallion Scholar to cross ocean and cultures to continue military legacy

First-Year Faces

… Medallion Scholar to cross ocean and cultures to continue … shock for Molly Cochran. “I’m an American citizen, but I was born in Sasebo, Japan,” she says. “There was a military … Michigan State and a school in Tennessee, where I would be near my aunt, but I liked this campus best. Michigan State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68548

Chapters

Student Engagement

… Chapters Western Michigan University is currently home to 32 fraternity and sorority chapters. These … society Order of Omega Organizations not recognized by WMU Delta Chi Delta Sigma Phi Pi Beta Phi Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Pi If …

https://wmich.edu/studentengagement/greek/chapters

Light Center for Chinese Studies launches Spring Guest Lecture Series

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… are free and open to the public. Prior registration is recommended.    Dr. Patrick Fuliang Shan , professor of history … and the United States: Li Dazhao’s Changing Attitudes towards America” are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in 3130 Sangren … international students and recent graduates, as well as nearly 1,000 WMU degree-seeking students studying at partner …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/china-lecture-2025-spring

Western honors staff who go above and beyond with Make a Difference Annual Award

News

… who go above and beyond with Make a Difference Annual Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Michigan University will recognize four exceptional staff members whose dedication and service have made a lasting … and organize a food drive challenge that recently collected nearly 2,000 pounds of food for Montgomery Essential Needs. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/09/make-difference-annual-award-2026-recipients-recognized

Academics

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

… career plans lie in automotive, aerospace or healthcare, mechanical engineers are important drivers of innovation in … to know lab hours, find tutoring or require special software or hardware, check out the resources right in Floyd Hall. …

https://wmich.edu/mechanical-aerospace/academics