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From “Oorah” to “Oh Yeah” – Troy Kinnunen Springboards from the Marines to the College of Aviation

College of Aviation

… didn't want to have that 'what-if' moment and not pursue a career in aviation."  Along the way, watching the Blue … he says.  "I am not ruling out any other possible aviation careers or limiting myself with having prior military … No matter where I end up, I don't think I will regret this career choice."    Which may take him back to places such as …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/10/kinnunen

Christopher Smith, MSW Program Director

School of Social Work

… serves as the Grand Rapids program director. Chris has a career of over 30 years of service in the public, nonprofit …

https://wmich.edu/socialwork/directory/smith

From Success at Southwest to Directing Denver International Airport: Dave LaPorte’s Aviation Operations Pathway

College of Aviation

… love my job," he says.  "I am on the backside of my career, and I don't see me doing anything else.  I like … on."  And he's not afraid to talk about that aspect of his career when speaking to WMU students and at events around … are the parents of son Jonah and daughter Spencer.  His career has taken him to all 50 states and to three of his …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/03/laporte

Educational and Instructional Technology Programs

Education Leadership, Research and Technology

… program really opened up new possibilities for little known career paths such as Instructional Design and online …

https://wmich.edu/leadership/edinfotech

Dominic Nicolai – Aviation Dynamo and WMU Faculty Member

College of Aviation

… with the aviation program, Nicolai added a master's in career and technical education to his credentials.  Familiar … with an emphasis on pointing women and minorities toward careers in aviation.  He and his colleagues both drove and … his alumni status from WMU Aviation into a successful career at United Airlines , where he is currently a captain, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/09/nicolai

Addiction Studies Program (SPADA)

Addiction Studies Program (SPADA)

… for SPADA graduates to obtain employment in a rewarding career helping others. Whether you wish to work directly … is in the Addiction Studies Program (SPADA) and pursuing a career in the addiction field.    Briana Robinson completed … and skills you acquire in the program to specialize in  careers where substance use disorders demand attention  -- …

https://wmich.edu/addictionstudies

From WMU Ambassador to Aviation Analyst – Karen Kropornicki Sets the Gold Standard

College of Aviation

… during my WMU training.  The NGA opened my eyes to other career paths in aviation.  All of what a pilot needs has to … shown to me." Now solidly entrenched with an established career in NGA, it wouldn't reflect too well on the quality … who admits that in high school and early in her WMU career, she was something of a wallflower.  "I was very …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/03/kropornicki

Rising Above – Rachel Tuit’s Turn to Transform the World of Aviation

College of Aviation

… .  As a junior, she took part in the first Women's Aviation Career Symposium .  Along the way, she met a "WASP," a … of aerospace engineering was challenging aviation as a career path for Tuit, another summer camp -- this one … is being accepted into the Delta Propel Collegiate Pilot Career Path program , a giant advancement toward someday …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/tuit

Patience, Persistence and Pittsburgh – Vlad Robinson Routes His Way to WMU Aviation

College of Aviation

… Information There was more pointing him toward the sky as a career.  "I think the freedom of movement is really what … a team photo with architecture and archaeology as potential career paths.  "The summer camp was an integral part of why … Lines , including its international routes.  That level of career would allow Vlad to achieve a few other dreams -- own …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/01/vladislav

Tau Beta Pi Rocket Launch

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Pi  works to inspire area elementary students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics … Pi  works to inspire area elementary students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/rocket-launch