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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
News
… 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
News
… 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
News
… 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