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Eric Johnson – Flying High from Mesaba to FlightSafety International

College of Aviation

… Johnson figured either he knew it all, or at least he was close. Request College of Aviation Info But after … products for FlightSafety International , there is always more to learn, and that's the way he wants it. Eric Johnson with Avro in the hangar at …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/04/johnson

Waving the Western Flag: Claire Holloway immerses herself into Aviation and WMU culture

College of Aviation

Waving the Western Flag: Claire Holloway immerses herself into Aviation and WMU culture Submitted … Thinnes on WMU Aviation Flight Science Student Claire Holloway Getting Ready for a Flight If the adage that it takes a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/04/holloway

ArtPrize internship helps kinetic imaging students see big picture

News

… Avery McNew ’s eyes brim with excitement.    The students walk through the gallery they curated. “It’s so clear to me that I want a career in art; this experience has really sealed the … through a flexible curriculum.    “This program is very heavy on technology , software systems and coding, things …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/artprize-2025-internship-kinetic-imaging-resonant-gallery

Maintaining Aviation Excellence – Christopher Myrick Purposely Picks A Career in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… airport to see my grandmother in Detroit.  I remember always looking up and seeing the planes fly over (interstate highway) I-94 to land.  They were so big and it always fascinated me."  Request College of Aviation Info   Not …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/04/myrick

Best-selling author to share war letters from U.S. troops

News

… Best-selling author to share war letters from U.S. troops Submitted by Anonymous (not … will share correspondence from U.S. soldiers in American wars during a visit to the campus of Western Michigan … an all-volunteer initiative that honors veterans and active-duty troops by preserving their wartime letters and emails. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/112

WMU earns its sixth consecutive 'military friendly' designation

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… their families. The annual Military Friendly Schools list was announced Sept. 23 by Victory Media , which produces … and Military Spouse. The military friendly designation is awarded to the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and … of veterans and to help them transition from their active duty roles to the life of a student. New leadership for that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19401

U.S. Air Force Band presents free concert at Miller Auditorium

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… Air Force. Stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., it is one of six musical ensembles that … Corps dance band, the current band consists of 18 active duty Airmen musicians including one vocalist. Through the … the world, and local performances throughout metropolitan Washington, D.C. For smaller, more intimate venues, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15993

Staff Spotlight: Anthony Smith – From Student Technician to IT Specialist

Information Technology

… new challenges and learning opportunities. Building Toward Cybersecurity Currently pursuing a master’s degree in … benefits, Anthony sees his role as a stepping stone toward his long-term goal of working in cybersecurity. He’s … Rocket League, Hollow Knight, and a bit of Call of Duty. …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/anthony-smith-it-staff-highlight

Western Army ROTC cadet top in state, ranked 8th nationally

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… in Western's ROTC program. This year, as a senior, she was  named the recipient of the 2022 Army Officer’s Saber … Michigan University Army ROTC cadet Grace VanArendonk was selected as the top cadet in the state of Michigan—a … ranked eighth nationally among all cadets in the Active Duty Nurse Corps. VanArendonk, a senior from Norton Shores, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67835

WMU engineering student's prototype design unveiled at Frankfurt Auto Show

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… and commercial vehicle markets. About the project Knepley was personally able to visit the display of his creation, … Maxion displayed at the show in September. Knepley's design was a lightweight version of a current production steel … a conventional wheel and removed steel, which is dense and heavy. In place of it in strategic areas, they added a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28063