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Philanthropic opportunities uncorked with new WMU wine
News
… to right: Dr. Derrick McIver, Joe Newman, Dr. Doug Lepisto, Megan Miller and Jason Olinger discuss the new Bronconess wine. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—How do you … launching a cause-driven, micro-local wine in Michigan was feasible. Students in Western Michigan University's …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/10/55583
Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth Submitted by Elizabeth … and Global Citizen. Each status comes with unique rewards, including scholarships for studying abroad. Nearly 180 students were recognized for earning a new GEP …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/program-feature-global-studies
From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po Hsien 'Johnny' Chen
College of Aviation
… of Aviation attracts students from around the globe -- meet Po Hsien "Johnny" Chen, whose roots are in Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, and who ended up in Southwest Michigan by way of the … to what was offered by a collegiate aviation program based near a place called Kalamazoo. His "host father" in Elkhart …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/01/chen
Airport and Aviation Extraordinaire: Ashley Lucas
College of Aviation
… Ashley Lucas Submitted by Tom Thinnes on While working her way through the WMU College of Aviation, Ashley Lucas admits that she had almost no time for the extra-curriculars that would have helped launch … of Alaska, McAllen is at the extreme southern tip of Texas near the Mexican border. "Before this job," Lucas says, "my …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/lucas
Props, Planes, and Police - The Abe Herr Story
College of Aviation
… of Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation, was surrounded by transportation. Although the little city, located in Erie County near the northwest border of New York, was better known as a … railroad had a big impact on the city. It was also the home of Charles F. Ritchel, who engineered a small, one-person …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/12/herr
Professor receives international honor with prestigious Kuwait Prize
College of Arts and Sciences
… Professor receives international honor with prestigious Kuwait Prize Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on Mohamed Sultan, a professor in the … scholars and researchers and acknowledge the value of their scientific contributions to various fields of science. The …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-sultan
Setting his Sights – Sam Stallman Strives for Success
College of Aviation
… both on aviation flight science as well as aviation management and operations . Who knows! Maybe there will be time … became more than a blip on Stallman's radar "because of the warmth and welcoming nature I experienced when visiting the … path, enough so that Stallman started his flight training near his hometown in northern Indiana. When not taking part …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/10/stallman
Head Banging with Helen Hoffman – Music Aficionado, Soon-To-Be Professional Pilot, and Student Extraordinaire
College of Aviation
… jockey to -- maybe -- desk jockey to stunt jockey. Welcome to the career path of one Helen Hoffman. Now in her … a northern suburb of Detroit. Like many a teenager, she was uncertain of her future course in life, but she also … impressive lineage. Its establishment at a small airport near New York City was orchestrated by Amelia Earhart, who …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/02/hoffman
Rachel Lipscomb studies abroad twice with WMU
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… Spring 2013: Cusco, Peru Set in the Andes, Cusco, Peru was an amazing city to travel to for study abroad. Cusco is … not everything is as efficient as it is in the U.S. Some could see that as a bad thing. I saw it as a way to slow … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 international students and alumni at home and …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2014/01/rachel-lipscomb-profile
Wrenches and Wings: Morgan Boyd’s Mission to Keep Aviation Soaring
College of Aviation
… Technical Operations Alumna Morgan Boyd during her time as an intern at a corporate flight department Inside … "I have found that there is nothing more thrilling than watching an aircraft, which you helped tear apart, inspect, … to prep for a career in aviation technical operations. A near-lifetime resident of Kalamazoo, Western's home campus …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/07/boyd