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New career opportunities take flight in partnership between Western, SkyWest Airlines

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… and Dr. Raymond Thompson, dean of Western's College of Aviation, share their excitement in launching the elite … in the world. It will provide a runway to success for aviation students through SkyWest's Pilot Pathway Program … AMT Pathway Program . LaFollette talks to a room full of aviation students. "At Western, we're preparing the next …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70478

Sky Broncos advance to national competition

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… The Sky Bronco precision flight team is coached by Aviation Faculty Specialist II Ryan Seiler along with … and current flight instructor with the College of Aviation. This year's win marks the sixth consecutive … championship for the 13-member team that is coached by Aviation Faculty Specialist II  Ryan Seiler  along with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50133

Sky Broncos finish fourth in national collegiate championship

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… University. The 13-member WMU team from WMU's College of Aviation in Battle Creek captured third place in the … as the event's overall top pilot. He is a senior studying aviation flight science and administration. The WMU team has … and Steve Tkachuk, a longtime WMU flight instructor and aviation specialist. The names of Sky Broncos team members …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/581

Inspired by alumni grandparents, future Bronco aims to take wing as pilot

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… this fall. Choosing the University’s top-notch College of Aviation to pursue her dream was a given for the Grand … resident.  While attending Grand Rapids’ West Michigan Aviation Academy as a high school student, Jendrasiak learned about Western’s comprehensive aviation program—the third largest collegiate aviation

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68369

Hours for campus services during WMU spring recess announced

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… . Bronco Transit  Main Campus and Parkview routes  and the  Aviation Shuttle   will not run Feb.   28 - March   6 . They …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58048

Severe wintry weather closes WMU campuses for third day, Jan. 23

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… Jan. 23 , due to severe weather. In addition, the WMU aviation campus in Battle Creek will be closed Saturday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/closure-january-23-2026

Sky Broncos take fifth place in national collegiate championship

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… State University. The 11-member team from WMU's College of Aviation in Battle Creek captured fifth place in the … top-scoring individual contestants. He is a senior studying aviation flight science. The Sky Broncos were led this year … and Jim Whittles, longtime WMU flight instructors and aviation specialists. Lending their competitive experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7219

Sky Broncos are regional champs

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… 202 points at the Oct. 14-18 event held at WMU's College of Aviation in Battle Creek, Mich. Ohio State University came … of Hinsdale (Ill.) Central High School and is studying aviation flight science and flight administration at WMU. … High School in Norton Shores, Mich., and is studying aviation flight science at WMU. Batchelder placed first in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11061

WMU Sky Broncos qualify for national competition

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… Joseph Batchelder, of Grand Haven, Mich., is studying aviation flight science. He graduated from Western Michigan … male contestant. Elizabeth Bates, of Plymouth, Mass., is an aviation flight science major. She's a 2012 graduate of … contestant ranking. Indy Bernard , of Wexford, Penn., is an aviation flight science major. He graduated from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2312

Never too late: WMU dad surprises family by finishing degree

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… with his daughter, a first-year student in Western’s aviation program, and countless Bronco athletic events.   Tate attends a Bronco football game with his daughter, an aviation student at Western. “I’ve tried to immerse myself …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-university-studies-aj-tate