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Friday Feature: Dr. Gail Rouscher

College of Aviation

… A&P school, Dr. Rouscher worked as a contractor for American International Airways. She worked with DC8's, L1011's mostly and performed weekend … advice Dr. Rouscher gives incoming students is to follow your passion and get involved.  She explains that at the …

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

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

College of Aviation

… a career path.  A major in aviation technical operations with a plan to add a business minor, Mihelich undertook no … as a middle schooler anticipating a visit to the Grand Canyon.  It wasn’t until years later when, as a Westminster … 172 crystalized this thought -- an experience "way up here" can lead to a career "way down there."  Mihelich reviewing …

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

WMU taps MSU's Stephens to lead men's basketball program

W Magazine

… DJ rose to the top of an incredibly competitive candidate pool as the right choice to lead our men's … it was his sincere and authentic personality, coupled with his commitment to the holistic development of our … and to our WMU friends nationwide. We can't wait for you all to join us in supporting Coach Stephens and this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/68134

Luke Thelen’s career looks 'pitcher' perfect

Haworth College of Business

… is following his passions for numbers and baseball. With the support of the Haworth College of Business, Thelen … personable as one of my greatest strengths. The only way you can grow is by trying something new.” For more WMU news, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74603

WMU a leader in offering learning by virtual reality

News

… course. Teams work on a project to create VR environments with a sense of place and emotion. Photo by Mark Bugnaski … design a 3D car. Western Michigan University offers significant opportunities in the areas of teaching, learning and … have the opportunity to experience it for themselves. "If you ask educators out of the blue how VR can help them in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/12/50873

Moving beyond 'thinking outside the box' to see the world

Haworth College of Business

… Chen’s most-recent projects involve collaboration with researchers in Poland, Germany, France, Sweden, China, … to say which one of these activities is the most significant, since all these activities form a portfolio of … in many experiences. This included visiting Ernst & Young in Ireland, delving into the accounting firm’s …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73202

Libraries awards nine Open Educational Resources Grants

University Libraries

… will help instructors replace their commercial textbooks with free OER and are expected to save students an estimated … Because OER have open licenses, anyone in the world can access, use and adapt the materials for educational … is a burden for some students, and courses using free OER can be a financial relief,” Behr says. For more information …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/12/libraries-award-nine-open-educational-resources-grants-december-2025

Longtime staff member retires from University Libraries

University Libraries

… will retire from Western Michigan University on July 31. With over 35 years of service to the University Libraries,  … on July 31. After graduating from Indiana University with her bachelor’s degree in sociology, Douglas began her … and compassion go a long way, ‘treat people the way you would like to be treated.’”  For more WMU news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/07/jean-douglas-retirement

Sky's the limit for aviation grad who knows planes inside and out

News

… have it any other way, "When people tell me, ‘I don't think you should do this,’ it makes me want to do it even more," … addition to aviation, Osolu has a passion for baking. You can find her business, The Interstellar Bakery, at the … Jansen and  Nate Lisak —always took extra time to help me with different projects and encourage me to do better. Both …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-aviation-flight-science-technical-operations-adaora-osolu

WMU closes until 10 a.m. for icy conditions

News

… start at 10 a.m. Any class that starts before 10 a.m. is canceled. This article will be updated with special hours as information becomes available. Check … University events calendar to confirm whether an event is canceled. Those who have posted items to the calendar are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74442