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Marching with Mardoian – Dylan Sets His Sights on the Sky

College of Aviation

… Request WMU College of Aviation Information "I did not want to be just someone twiddling their thumbs throughout my college years," he says. "I wanted to make a difference. I had been part of a marching … always with me." Mardoian and his family enjoying a fun-filled vacation The native Illinoisan has many warm feelings …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/08/mardoian

Western spotlights staff who go above and beyond to make a difference

News

… the options below to nominate them for a Make a Difference award. There are semiannual and annual awards available to those who provide exceptional services to the University Fill out the online semiannual nomination form; Email …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65004

Airplanes, Students, and Camaraderie: Tracey Kauppila Keeps Her Head in the Clouds and Eyes on the Prize

College of Aviation

… represents something of a homecoming for her since she was born in Battle Creek but grew up in Plymouth in … She's kept the College of Aviation on the right course and away from turbulence as much as possible.    Her affinity for … professional goals.    While her COA duties seem like they fill each 24-hour day on the calendar, Kauppila finds time …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/kauppila

Virtual career fairs to connect WMU students to employers

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… Mich.—Hundreds of employers will vie for candidates to fill full- and part-time jobs as well as internships and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62621

Behind the Boarding Gate: Brady Wilson’s Impact on Aviation Management

College of Aviation

… one's career and life.   On a spring Saturday in 2022, he walked across the Miller Auditorium stage to receive his … in airport management and operations, and on Monday he was in the employ of Delta Air Lines at its hub in Atlanta, … The objective was simple yet tricky -- offer flights that fill up, avoid trips with relatively few passengers, and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/12/wilson

Corporate Pilot Dan Homolek - Giving Back by Going Back

College of Aviation

… the cloudy memories, Dan remembers knowing by 7th grade he wanted to fly as a career.  Not that the career was always his first choice.  He initially went through … involved with younger students.” Dan’s experience at WMU is filled with many warm memories.  Looking back are …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/06/homolek

Joel Webley’s Words of Aviation Wisdom

College of Aviation

… 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 … asks for volunteers, or when there is an opportunity to fill a need when no one else will.  The next time someone …

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

Alumni panel and scholarship presentation strike big during WMU and Grand Rapids Gold partnership

College of Education and Human Development

… on From left to right, Ameer Ismail, Eric Woodyard and Warda Niaz. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—If you stay ready, you don't … , B.A.'10, ESPN beat reporter for the Detroit Lions; and Warda Niaz , B.S.'23, youth hoops coach for the Chicago … highly of me and I ended up getting a position. I never filled anything out, never saw an application, never had to …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/03/grand-rapids-gold-basketball-partnership-alumni-panel-scholarship

BroncoJobs Web platform gets major makeover

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… jobs as well as for on- and off-campus employers seeking to fill open positions. Handshake is based on social networking …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/06/24745

Western Michigan University, MEDC announce major new state-of-the-art EV and semiconductor technical learning program expansions

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… in Southwest Michigan and Greater Grand Rapids to help fill jobs in the state’s surging EV and semiconductor … in his lab. “For Michigan to lead the nation and win the war for talent, we must close the talent gap,” said Ava … and deliver talent specific to Michigan’s new, tech-forward economy in areas where we have the most opportunity to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/wmu-medc-kcc-electric-vehicle-semiconductor-training-program-expansions