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WMU welcomes over 150 students and professionals across Great Lakes region for IISE conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Maria Bautista , who served on the marketing team and as program designer for the conference. “They gave me the … of WMU’s industrial and entrepreneurial engineering programs.    “While we may be smaller in size than some of … impact, initiative and close-knit culture that define our program,” says Hammond. “It reflects our students’ ability …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/iise-conference

WMU researchers creating national database of religious response to COVID-19

News

… from religious leaders, health officials and religion scholars; and webpages belonging to different religious … Religion are what drew him to WMU's world-renowned program, which he heard about during his time as an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60002

From “Oorah” to “Oh Yeah” – Troy Kinnunen Springboards from the Marines to the College of Aviation

College of Aviation

… give credit to the EAA (the Oshkosh air show ) Young Eagles Program whose mission is provide youths 8 through 17 with … and science courses testified to that. Western's aviation program wasn't the only one to come into his purview, but it … "Not many public universities have a comprehensive aviation program.  Being able to get a college experience and a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/10/kinnunen

Flying Frisbees, Planes, and Fish: Scott Lands at Western Michigan University

College of Aviation

… introduction-to-aviation course.  Checking out aviation programs around the nation, Fish encountered only one … that his son "would never be a Boilermaker."    Western's program won out because "it was so welcoming and inviting," … my campus visit.  I sensed the atmosphere surrounding the program.  Everyone involved wanted you to succeed."    The …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/fish

Event highlights teaching, research, diversity and engagement

News

… gathering will include events from Extended University Programs, the Haenicke Institute for Global Education, the … President for Research Distinguished Research and Creative Scholarship Awards Dr. Wendy Beane , associate professor of … research and technology, and Jianping Shen , the John E. Sandberg Professor of Education and the Gwen Frostic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/02/45143

From Success at Southwest to Directing Denver International Airport: Dave LaPorte’s Aviation Operations Pathway

College of Aviation

… on the east side of his home state enrolled in Western's program in aviation technology with a dream of becoming a … good for me."   While he was in the aviation-technology program at first, those studies were shelved when he signed … level of precision flight, the results of NASA's Apollo program, and the Space Shuttle era.  "I have enjoyed seeing …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/03/laporte

Take advantage of global engagement opportunities in February

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… the Purdue Peace Project as part of the 2016-17 Visiting Scholars and Artists Program. Coffee and dessert will be provided after the talk … applications —midnight. Students can browse study abroad programs and apply online. For more information on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37721

Mott Just Another Typical Pilot - Nicole's Journey to the Left Seat

College of Aviation

… changed her senior year. “My high school participated in a program called EFE, or Education for Employment, ” Mott said. “One of the programs offered a focus on aviation, I applied and got … she would be remiss if she didn’t mention her study-abroad program and experience in China, her time as a member of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/01/mott

WMU education professors receive $29.5M grant to support Grand Rapids children, families

News

… the U.S. Department of Education's Promise Neighborhoods Program . One of the largest federal grants in University … superintendent. Dr. Jianping Shen Dr. Jianping Shen is the John E. Sandberg Professor of Education and the Gwen Frostic … were both selected as Distinguished Research and Creative Scholarship awardees by the Research Recognition Committee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66620

Josh Blain: Networking, Navigation and his Expedition to Envoy Air

College of Aviation

… flying.  Another factor is the Explorer Scouts' aviation program in which he was involved in high school.  He remains … in padding his resume by becoming an ambassador for the program.  "The job allowed me to come out of my shell and … Aviation, which is one of the best ways to give back to the program that polished his talents. The Citation Ultra Blain …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/joshblain