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Redirecting the Aviation Dream: Jonathan Freye Leverages Himself as an Aviation Lobbyist

College of Aviation

… except when he flies for his job to complete an assignment.    And what a job that is for the 2005 graduate of … located in the Lake Michigan shoreline community about halfway up the state's Lower Peninsula.  He is the director of … Professor Lori Brown helped him take the first step. The nearby Calhoun Area Career Center (CACC) had plans for an …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/10/freye

WMU honors two for teaching excellence

News

… of psychology, for being exceptional educators and mentors and demonstrating outstanding dedication in their … will be recognized as recipients of Distinguished Teaching Awards during WMU's Academic Convocation at 2 p.m. Friday, … identity. He is an Honorary Faculty Inductee to Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society. His former …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1650

From co-owner to consultant to volunteer, industrial engineering alumna’s career is dedicated to data-driven solutions

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by Kayla Lambert on Amber Johnson, B.S.E'18, at the Alumni Awards with Spire Award winner Margean Gladysz, B.S.E'75, the …   Between co-owning a beverage co-manufacturing and fulfillment facility called Good Trade Depot, being a fractional … managed the extraordinary—balancing full-time studies with nearly full-time work. Even when exhausted, Amber never …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/amber-johnson-industrial-engineer

Dance, exercise science grad finds rhythm of success at Western

News

… and figuratively.   “Western Michigan University has made me grow in the best ways possible,” she says. Graduating with a bachelor’s … Dance has been an agent of empowerment for Tate since she was little. “I grew up being very shy and timid and barely …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/graduate-success-dance-exercise-science-shaniya-tate

Never too late: WMU dad surprises family by finishing degree

News

… degree in university studies. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— At a time of year when most people are finding creative spots to … his family Dec. 13 with a gift none of them saw coming: watching him cross the stage to accept his diploma—25 years … was working to complete his degree—including his wife , who nearly discovered the surprise recently while scouring their …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-university-studies-aj-tate

Frank R. Olenchak obituary

News

… , an internationally known education researcher and former Western Michigan University faculty member, died at his home in Columbia, South Carolina, Aug. 24 . He was 88. Olenchak joined the WMU faculty in 1966 and retired … For more than 23 years, Olenchak worked with the Phi Delta Kappa honorary education fraternity. He served as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/09/35298

Transfer Guides

Admissions

… College Bay de Noc Community College College of DuPage Delta College Glen Oaks Community College   Gogebic … Michigan College   St. Clair County Community College Washtenaw Community College Wayne County Community College District West Shore Community …

https://wmich.edu/admissions/transfer/guides

Scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… directly contribute to student success. Whether it's one-time or a recurring gift, anyone can make a difference for our … efforts and commitment to my studies. Additionally, being awarded the scholarship has motivated me further and … of Business scholarships The scholarships below are awarded by the Haworth College of Business. To learn about …

https://wmich.edu/business/scholarships

Welcoming messages going up around campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Welcoming messages going up around campus Submitted by Korey Force on Welcome boards can be found near the entrance to WMU’s libraries. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"Be … professor of University Libraries and a librarian at WMU’s Swain Education Library. "We learn so much from each other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38526

Art Wall

Sustainability

… Art Wall ART EXHIBITION WALL The Art Exhibition Wall gives student artists the opportunity to engage with the environmental, social, and economic aspects of sustainability … form if you plan to submit more than one art piece.  Name (required) First (required) Last (required) Suffix WMU …

https://wmich.edu/sustainability/office/projects-programs/art-wall