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Trustees approve changes to academic programs
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… entrepreneurial skill set. Deleted academic programs The aviation flight science major—option B is a compressed version of the aviation flight science program and is no longer being … a Bachelor of Science in Engineering—Aerospace Engineering. Aviation management and operations is the new, more …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6169
New partnership gives Western students pipeline to pilot's seat at Allegiant
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Creating a smooth landing for College of Aviation students, Allegiant Travel Company has selected … director of flight operations in Western's College of Aviation. "The ability for our students to seamlessly … school to a career with a major carrier is huge." The aviation industry is experiencing a flight crew staffing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73263
WMU Sky Broncos takes top spot at regionals, advances to national competition
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… graduates and current flight instructors at the College of Aviation. Ryan Seiler, aviation master faculty specialist, is the team’s faculty … NIFA Region III SAFECON, hosted by Western. All members are aviation flight science majors, unless noted. Chris Balo of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73192
WMU aviators will be first in nation in American Eagle hiring program
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… Powell KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation is the first collegiate program in the nation to be … agreement, announced April 5 during the college's annual Aviation Outlook Day, means that American Airlines affiliate … by the airline. "This is a phenomenal opportunity for aviation students who meet American Eagle's demanding …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6319
National Gay Pilots Association
College of Aviation
… a home for LGBTQ+ people and allies with a passion for aviation. National Gay Pilots Association at Western … was designed to not only support those within the LGBTQ+ aviation community but to encourage an equality amongst us … statement is to build, support, and unite the LGBTQ+ aviation community worldwide." NGPA provides opportunities …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/student-resources/rso/ngpa
Career Fair 2025
Career and Student Employment Services
… MI 49008 US Scheduled Career Fair attracts candidates from aviation, business, healthcare, integrated supply chain …
https://wmich.edu/career/events/careerfair2025
Billy Clayton
Military Science and Leadership
… served in mechanized and light infantry, field artillery, aviation and as a senior military instructor for WMU’s …
https://wmich.edu/rotc/directory/clayton
Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals
College of Aviation
… is to enhance, promote, and educate the multicultural aviation community. This is accomplished by fostering a … educational and professional environments in the field of aviation. A primary task of OBAP is to mentor youth in the … event and volunteerin g efforts on behalf of the Aviation program at Western Michigan University. Their …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/student-resources/rso/obap
Western celebrates summer 2025 graduates earning nearly 1,000 degrees on June 28
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… Sciences College of Health and Human Services College of Aviation In addition to the conferring of degrees and …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-celebrates-summer-2025-graduates-earning-degrees
Thomas L. Deckard
College of Aviation
… assigned to teach flight and ground instruction in the aviation program. Throughout his 30 years of service to WMU, … the Transportation Technology Department Chair, College of Aviation Faculty Chair and Director of Flight Education. Mr. … He is highly regarded by past graduates as "the best" the aviation program could offer. light left …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/deckard