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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