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Aspiring aviator’s dreams take flight at WMU’s College of Aviation through Make-A-Wish

News

… as he peered over the dash, it was clear Vail’s visit to Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation left an …   “This is awesome!” the aspiring pilot said.   Vail and his mom, Carey Fear , drove to Kalamazoo from their home …   Evan Simpson , an aviation flight science student at Western, grew up in the same town as Vail. While they hadn’t …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/05/college-aviation-make-wish-flight-simulator-vail-fear

Wrenching Wings and Gearing for Professional Growth with Dr. Gail Rouscher

College of Aviation

… Wrenching Wings and Gearing for Professional Growth with Dr. Gail Rouscher … in management and organizational development from Spring Arbor University (2007), a master's from Spring Arbor … in educational leadership in higher education from Western Michigan in 2018.    And, if the U. S. Navy awarded …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/04/rouscher

First Year Fun and Medallion Scholarship Success: Makenzie Russell Ascends at WMU Aviation

College of Aviation

… First Year Fun and Medallion Scholarship Success: Makenzie Russell Ascends … of Aviation , she is an avid hockey player and was awarded Western's prestigious Medallion Scholarship for her academic … at Homewood-Flossmoor High prior to her graduation in the spring of 2023 put her on the path to a Medallion …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/10/russell

Jumping In and Out with Keaton Jeffrey: Aviation Technical Operations Student, Sky Dive Bronco Member and RAI Jets Intern

College of Aviation

… Jumping In and Out with Keaton Jeffrey: Aviation Technical Operations … City at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula in the northwestern part of the state.  Keaton Jeffrey engaged in timing … Jeffrey and friend, Austin, visiting Chicago during their spring 2021 freshman year "It  is truly a 'win-win' for RAI …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/03/jeffrey

Teaching for tomorrow: How hands-on AI experience is empowering new educators

College of Education and Human Development

… Teaching for tomorrow: How hands-on AI experience is empowering new educators Submitted … artificial intelligence spreads across every industry, Western Michigan University’s College of Education and Human Development is positioning itself as a leader in …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/wmu-cehd-leading-ai-integration-education

Hanging out with Helen Manumbu – Traveling Down the Aviation Tech Ops Path

College of Aviation

… Tech Ops Path Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Helem Manumbu and her mother getting ready for another shift in the … Helen Hyabita Manumbu , who also has some legacy links to Western Michigan University.   Before shifting her residence … in Battle Creek in 2022, but the decision went down to the wire.  "I was accepted at Embry-Riddle," she says, "but …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/11/manumbu

WMU to host discussion on the fall and rise of income equality in the U.S.

News

… WMU to host discussion on the fall and rise of income equality in the U.S. Submitted by … as part of the 2017-18 Werner Sichel Lecture Series at Western Michigan University. Dr. Charles Ballard , MSU … , in 2028 Brown Hall. His presentation, titled " The Fall and Rise of Income Equality in the Unites States," is free …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42876

Gaining Altitude with Guadalupe Guzman Ramos – Current WMU Aviation Flight Science Student and Future Professional Pilot

College of Aviation

… Guzman Ramos – Current WMU Aviation Flight Science Student and Future Professional Pilot Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … year in 2019 was spent dually enrolled at Florida SouthWestern State College in Fort Myers.  While there, he … United Airlines' career-development pathway for pilots.  Spring Break in Hidalgo, Mexico He's also learned that, just …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/guzmanramos

Flying, French, and Fit – WMU has it all for Rebecca Lowe

College of Aviation

… Flying, French, and Fit – WMU has it all for Rebecca Lowe Submitted by Tom …   In addition to majoring in aviation flight science at the Western Michigan University College of Aviation, she's a … Lowe at the WMU World Languages Award Ceremony, Spring 2022 Lowe believes her personal story can add to her …

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

Clear for takeoff: How WMU’s aviation program launched A’maree Waddell’s career

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… by Erin Flynn on A’maree Waddell, an aviation management and operations grad, is headed to one of the world’s busiest … Pan-Hellenic Council. “When you mention you went to Western in an interview, they know you’re good. Western has … professional connections   The College of Aviation became a springboard for connection, and when she wasn’t racking up …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/graduate-success-aviation-management-operations-amaree-waddell