Alumni News
July 01, 2012
Lance Corporal Ongiyo
Douglas O. Ongiyo (BS '08, Aeronautical Engineering) had the ability to pursue a career in engineering when he graduated, but instead, he chose to enlist with the U.S. Marine Corps. While his choice may not have been unusual, his reason for doing it was rather unique. Ongiyo, a Kenyan native...
June 25, 2012
Award Winning Alumni
Recently, several Bronco Alumni have been recognized for outstanding accomplishments in their every day lives. Congratulations to James Grepling, Melinda Moustakis, Taylor Smith, and Joanne duBois Sweedyk. James Grepling (BS ‘81, Medicine: Physician Assistant) PA-C, received the first-ever PA-Patient Hero of the Year award at the American Academy of Physician...
June 24, 2012
President Dunn Visits Malaysia
President John M. and Linda Dunn traveled to Malaysia in June to celebrate the 25th anniversary of a partnership between WMU and Sunway College near Kuala Lumpur. Over the years, this partnership has resulted in hundreds of international students at WMU, and changed the face of international education. During their...
June 21, 2012
Therapeutic Writing
In 2006 Rachel Eagly (BSW ’03, Social Work) had a beautiful baby boy, a good job, and no intention of writing a children’s story. However, one incident changed her entire life. Eagly suffered from a stroke one week after her son, Aiden’s, birth that left her with many challenges—including aphasia...
June 19, 2012
Patriotic Broncos
Lest We Forget is a nonprofit organization that strives to encourage patriotic behavior in the Berrien Spring community—and it was founded by Broncos. Alumnus, Don Alsbro (BA ’63, Social Science & Specialist of Education ’79) spearheaded the movement that grew into Lest We Forget. Alsbro, with three other veterans, approached...
June 18, 2012
Bronco Dads and Kids
Father’s day inspired us to collect stories of Bronco Dads and Children—below are a few of our favorites. A Dad and Daughter’s Day“My daughter and I are both working hard to graduate together from WMU in the spring of '13. Mary will be getting her BBA in finance and I...