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Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors
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… to his alma mater nearly 25 years after earning a degree in aviation sciences. With a deep background in public service …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/crains-newsmakers-2025-russ-kavalhuna-doug-lepisto-derrick-mciver
From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po Hsien 'Johnny' Chen
College of Aviation
… "Johnny" Chen, SkyWest Airlines Captain and WMU College of Aviation Alumni The WMU College of Aviation attracts students from around the globe -- meet Po … mentor in pursuit of a dream. Request College of Aviation Information Growing up in a home situated under one …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/01/chen
Pilot training program recognized for excellence
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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A national aviation association has honored Western Michigan University's College of Aviation for excellence in pilot training. The National Air … 2018-19 Industry Excellence Awards recognized WMU's aviation programs for outstanding contributions in safety, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53459
United Airlines' Aviate Pilot Development Program puts WMU aviators on fast track to careers
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… at WMU, stands near several planes on the College of Aviation campus. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … called Aviate . The partnership will put WMU College of Aviation students accepted into this new program on a fast … Airlines,” says Capt. Dave Powell , dean of the College of Aviation. “As the airline industry continues to address the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/57857
WMU is new Delta partner for training aircraft maintenance personnel
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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's College of Aviation has been chosen by Delta Air Lines to be part of a … detailed federal regulations set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration. Delta has named a group of 38 partner colleges, universities and aviation schools around the nation that have been evaluated …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/05/40017
Spring 2025 career fairs provide students gateway to jobs, internships
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… to 3 p.m. and Thursdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. College of Aviation: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The … which focuses on those seeking employment in such areas as aviation, business, health care, integrated supply chain … the WMU Fetzer Center. It is geared toward candidates from aviation, business, health care, integrated supply chain …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/newsspring-2025-career-internship-fairs
"Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams
College of Aviation
… Tom Thinnes on Captain Dave Powell, dean of the College of Aviation, is often quoted as saying, “Sometimes it’s better … Egglesfield was both good and lucky. For Sean Egglesfield, aviation was not his dream. Graduating from a high school … than a mid-field pass from Tim Lester: he would catch the aviation bug. “Long story short, after a dorm friend, who …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/07/egglesfield
A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots
College of Aviation
… They enrolled in the Western Michigan University College of Aviation that fall. They received their degrees in aviation flight science in 2019, along the way enjoying the … both worked as certified fight instructors for Superior Aviation Gateway, which is based at the executive airport …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/karleighandmitch
Spring 2023 career fairs connect Western students with hundreds of employers
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… which focuses on those seeking employment in such areas as aviation, business, health care, integrated supply chain … the Bernhard Center Ballroom and attracts candidates from aviation, business, health care, integrated supply chain … at (269) 387-2745. Find more information for students Aviation Outlook Day Students can connect with aviation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70370
Spring 2024 career fairs connect Western students with hundreds of employers
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… which focuses on those seeking employment in such areas as aviation, business, health care, integrated supply chain … B and Rooms 2209, 2211 and 2213 attracts candidates from aviation, business, health care, integrated supply chain … openings. Request information or call (269) 387-2745. Aviation Outlook Day Students can connect with aviation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74469