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Propellors, Powerplants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich’s Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… Taking a trip up into the clouds as a senior in high school was more than just a joy ride for Mason Mihelich.  It pointed the sophomore from Elgin, Ill., toward Western Michigan University and charted a career path.  … of the Western chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), which was established as a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/mihelich-0

Mott Just Another Typical Pilot - Nicole's Journey to the Left Seat

College of Aviation

… Mott is one of these people. As a new captain with Envoy Air , finishing her upgrade at the end of 2017, Mott has … phase of her career. Charting her course from the time she was a junior in high school, Mott has navigated herself from … Information Future WMU Bronco and Professional Pilot Mott was destined to be a WMU Bronco . Growing up with two WMU …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/01/mott

Friday Feature: Dr. Gail Rouscher

College of Aviation

… to represent Western and the CoA - from football, to the Air Race Classic, to community events, etc. We asked Dr. … aviation students. Dr. Rouscher’s first jump into aviation was as a member of the U.S. Navy. She was an aircraft engine mechanic, stationed in Rota, Spain …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/02/rouscher

Propellers, Power-plants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… Taking a trip up into the clouds as a senior in high school was more than just a joy ride for Mason Mihelich.  It pointed the sophomore from Elgin, Ill., toward Western Michigan University and charted a career path.  … of the Western chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), which was established as a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/mihelich

Aviation partners with Delta to boost airline's pilot ranks

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… Aviation partners with Delta to boost airline's pilot ranks Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Western Michigan University is partnering with Delta Air Lines in its newly launched Delta Propel Career Path … Program , an initiative designed to identify and mentor the airline's next generation of pilots by drawing from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47954

Joel Webley’s Words of Aviation Wisdom

College of Aviation

… of Aviation , who is now flying for FedEx Express and chairs the national board of directors of the Organization of … and, instead, make yourself actively present in ways that enhance your student experience.  Join a student … and 2021 WMU College of Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award Winner, Joel Webley  "You would be amazed," he …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/12/webley

WMU student veteran honored with Operation Hat Trick scholarship

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… base in Diyarbakir, Turkey, served 5 1/2 years in the U.S. Air Force and is currently in WMU's Air Force ROTC program. … veterans who attends our institution," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "We appreciate the commitment to service … Hat Trick—OHT—is a nonprofit organization that generates awareness and support for the recovery of service members and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62011

Aviation grad found world of opportunity at Western

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… and a full-time job as an operations associate at Kalitta Air. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If globe-trotting were a major, … Michigan University student Raymond Miller would be on his way to a Ph.D. In addition to a bachelor’s degree in … management and operations and a full-time job already underway, the newly minted alumnus is leaving Western with a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/graduate-success-aviation-operations-management-raymond-miller

First-of-its-kind research shows lake-effect snow trends in Southwest Michigan

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… Lake Michigan snow machine. Dr. Lei Meng "My research shows air temperature has a strong link with lake-effect snowfall. … we tend to have more lake-effect snowfall compared to a warm winter," he says. "In addition to air temperature, the … also has a significant impact on snowfall in Michigan." The warm phase of ENSO is known as El Niño, and the cold phase …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66178

Aviation grad makes dream of flying a reality

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… home in LaSalle, Illinois, and dreamed of being inside the airplanes flying high above. "We would go to the beach on … have a guaranteed job for the rest of my life already if I want it." Charting her course Stachowiak gained leadership … AirVenture Oshkosh, the largest air show in the world. "It was one of the coolest experiences to fly in," she …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-aviation-flight-science-management-operations-grace-stachowiak