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Abby Raymond – How Aviation led to “Rags” and Riches
College of Aviation
… degree in aviation science and administration in 2011. "He was one of the biggest supporters for my success in … in the southeast part of the state in 2007. "I have always been interested in aviation," she says. "By the time I turned 18, I knew I wanted to fly and be involved in that world. Growing up, …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/06/abbyraymond
From Sweeper to Supply Chain: Wasinsky Lands Solid Aviation Career
College of Aviation
… From Sweeper to Supply Chain: Wasinsky Lands Solid Aviation Career Submitted by Tom … Michigan University’ College of Aviation, George “Chip” Wasinsky dreamed of the day his career would take off. With … the momentous aviation anniversary. “I think it is my duty to give back to the program and college that gave me so …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/03/wasinsky
Program that helps kids read wins STAR Award
News
… Program that helps kids read wins STAR Award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Case-Parris … improve their reading skills has been saluted with a STAR Award . The award was presented at an April 24 ceremony in … Volunteer Group category for going beyond the call of duty in their volunteer efforts. "They go beyond their …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/6964
Friday Feature: Jessica Birnbaum
College of Aviation
… of the best flight schools in the country and I just knew I was meant to go here” she said, “I did not want to be anywhere else, so it was the only school I applied to. Good thing I got in!!!” …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/birnbaum
University to honor its top four staffers for 2017-18
News
… have been selected to receive the Annual Make a Difference Award. The award is the highest accolade WMU bestows … orientation, accounts payable and Human Resources. There is heavy foot traffic from students, faculty, staff and … building and regularly goes above and beyond the call of duty. "She comes in every day with a positive attitude and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/09/48805
WMU business college continues service project for fifth consecutive year
Haworth College of Business
… . The Project The project began in 2012 when the college was looking for a service activity in the community that could be repeated annually. "Five years ago, we wanted to provide a meaningful community service project for all of our first-year students, and we didn't want to duplicate any of the efforts already underway at …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43249
From grading to wading, student finds success shifting academic focus to follow passion
News
… From grading to wading, student finds success shifting academic focus to follow passion Submitted by Erin Flynn on Adam Austin wades through a wetland while conducting field research. … design. A few years in, though, he began to realize donning waders and collecting tadpoles was more his midsummer …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60045
Alumni classnotes, fall 2024
W Magazine
… fiction book, “I, Soldier: A Voice from the American Civil War.” Vinod Thomas , BA ‘70, MA ‘71, published “Risk and … leadership and enhance team dynamics. Jay Martin, BS ‘84, was appointed as the new executive director of the … W. Angel , BA ‘03, accepted a position as superintendent of Grass Lake (Michigan) Community Schools. Ryan Cumback, BA …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-alumni-classnotes
New program pairs Western students with MSP to bring justice in unsolved murders
News
… program (at Western), it's going to alleviate some of the heavy lifting from the front end of this," says Detective … get your hands dirty and review it from inception all the way to what detectives were doing 20 years later that the … had that wound closed for all those years is a really rewarding aspect," Huber says. For more WMU news, arts and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63526
Student hits high note with national young jazz composer award
News
… Student hits high note with national young jazz composer award Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Eddie … WMU, has received the 2019 Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award . The award recognizes the most promising jazz artists … part of why he came to the University. "There are a lot of heavy hitters at Western," says Codrington. "All of them are …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52685