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Jason Anthony’s Allstate Avionics Aviation Ascension

College of Aviation

… of where he would polish his employment credentials. But it wasn't an exact route to Battle Creek's W. K. Kellogg … in the footsteps of his dad who retired from military service an an operator of heavy equipment.  While Anthony … fleet. Anthony was not your typical fresh-faced student after the ink dried on his Navy discharge papers.  While he …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/06/anthony

Shannon Carpenter Fine Tunes Her Time in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… her case, it might be Miss Avionics. Scheduled to graduate after the 2020 fall semester with a degree in aviation … any and all of that at the College of Aviation, she has a warm spot in her tool box for faculty specialist Dr. Gail … charters, avionics maintenance, in-flight catering, and services for fixed-based operators at airports.  For the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/09/shannon-carpenter

The American Dream: Matt Taylor Ascends Through the Airline Operations World

College of Aviation

… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Alumni Matt Taylor Want a short story about a dynamic career and how the WMU … with a degree in flight science.   It all started shortly after he launched his days as a Bronco in 2007 when he began … the "go-for" when it comes to the nitty gritty of passenger service.  Seventeen years later, he's much closer to the top …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/11/taylor

WMU closes Kalamazoo campuses March 19 due to widespread power outage

News

… on Western Michigan University’s Kalamazoo campuses after a widespread outage in the Kalamazoo area. Aside from essential services, the Kalamazoo campuses remain closed and classes … Center will be open from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Waldo Library and Zhang Legacy Collections Center are closed …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/closure-march-19-2026

An "AAR"guably Great Experience - Will Wales Internship with AAR Corp

College of Aviation

… An "AAR"guably Great Experience - Will Wales Internship with AAR Corp Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … AAR Corp. AAR Corp. is an independent provider of aviation services to commercial and government customers in more than … list in 2018 and 2019. AAR Corp. prides themselves on their aftermarket expertise and award-winning market solutions …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/09/walesaar-0

Good for the community. Good for business.

Haworth College of Business

… These community partners had brought real problems, waited through a full semester and were about to find out … the numbers and designed the campaigns for organizations waiting on the work. “An exam tells me what a student can … it did—they had access to Greenlees, the WMU Office of Service Learning and a 24/7 artificial intelligence coaching …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/06/service-learning-spring-2026-0

From Intern to Operator: Hudson's Aviation Management Journey

College of Aviation

… years, spent much of the time up in the sky and not on the water.  "Being able to watch him fly and be a role model," … operator at Cherry Capital, as well as offering charter services, airplane management, and sales.  "Both of these … as a pilot and eventually in aviation management.   Hudson after a flight in the L-39 Albatross. Hudson is a 2023 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/hudson

David Chaplin obituary

News

… sociology at Western Michigan University, died July 27 . He was 86. Chaplin joined the WMU faculty in 1972 to serve as chair of the Department of Sociology and retired in 1992 after 20 years of service to the University. He chaired the sociology …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42352

New Zhang Financial Presidential Internship levels up Experience-Driven Learning opportunity through investment management

News

… to preparing Broncos who are ready to lead immediately after graduation,” he says.   Moving forward, the Zhang Financial Presidential Internship is … is also a member of WMU’s chapter of DECA and the Financial Services Association.    He has gained hands-on experience …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/zhang-financial-presidential-internship-announcement

Kenya believe it? Gideon Kipkemoi’s amazing international aviation journey

College of Aviation

… began in kindergarten,” Kipkemoi says. “My school was on a flight path, and every time a plane flew overhead, … Instead of being met with disapproval from his parents after being missing, they let him follow his dream. He was … a Part 135 charter company (an air-taxi or private charter service).  This internal motivation is leading him to take …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/10/kipkemoi