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Northern Jet Management's First All-Female Flight Crew - WMU Alumni
College of Aviation
… program, will fly from Grand Rapids, Michigan to Milwaukee and then on to Tampa Bay, Florida. They each have … Cox, CEO of Northern Jet Management. “It just happened that way on the schedule. The significance is not lost on me and … previously, it’s rare to have this happen in the corporate setting.” “I look at it as we’re just going to work,” added …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/04/njm
Brad Coffman: From Private to Professional Pilot in Four Years
College of Aviation
… early age. With O’Hare International Airport only 12 miles away from his hometown, it’s easy to understand why. However, like the “force” to Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars saga, aviation was stronger in the … while still in high school. He knew what he wanted and set his sights on the goal. With the resolve of the Wright …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/12/coffman
Alton Brown to bring culinary variety show to campus
News
… Although Alton Brown spent plenty of time in his mom’s kitchen growing up, his real interest in food sparked in … Good Eats has millions of fans and garnered a Peabody award for broadcast excellence. "Eat Your Science" audiences … and music, as well as what every cook needs in his kitchen: fire. To learn more about the show, visit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27841
Katrovas to combine storytelling and song in recital of Czech composers
News
… on the composers' four-year friendship and the pre-World War II era they lived in. The project is under the auspices …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43299
College of Arts and Sciences alumni recognized for achievements
College of Arts and Sciences
… Sciences is proud to announce the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award winners and to celebrate the outstanding contributions … influential alumni. This year recipients were honored with awards given in three categories: The Early Career Excellence … Magazine. Her first nonfiction book, The Grief Artist, is set to release next year. School of Environment, …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/aaa-awards-news
New study abroad experience for first-year students launches a WMU education in the Dominican Republic
Study Abroad
… April 22 at 6 p.m., to learn more. WMU Study Abroad will award a $500 scholarship to any student participating in … geographic and gender‑related factors shape economic pathways. Students visiting a modern sugar mill in San Pedro de … patterns of decision‑making in both urban and rural settings. After they return to campus, students will …
https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/02/first-year-study-abroad
Western's Japan Program manager recognized for community impact
News
… Japan Center has been presented with a 2023 Key Partner Award from Michigan State University Extension. The award is granted annually to those who’ve contributed greatly … locations. Furthermore, she helped develop “4-H in the Kitchen,” “4-H Exploration Days” and the “Japanese Visiting …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73255
Simply Eight founder to speak at Entrepreneurship Forum
News
… innovation. Prior to Simply Eight and ITEAS Group, Pang was a marketing executive at several consumer package goods … foods industry and is bringing the basics back to the kitchen. With only eight or fewer all-natural ingredients …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9139
All systems go: Aerospace engineering student launches work into space
News
… Force Base in California, Tom Scott , B.S.E.’25, M.S.’26, watched his graduate studies literally flash before his eyes. “It was almost surreal. It was pitch black and then all of a … resume. “This project required so many different skill sets and gave me a greater understanding of how systems come …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/05/aerospace-engineering-spacex-payload-launch-tom-scott
When curiosity composes a career
University Advancement
… Submitted by Jasmine Huynh on Henry Koperski, B.A.'11, set the stage for an exciting career in Western's Irving S. … sessions in downtown Kalamazoo to music directing on Broadway, Henry Koperski’s , career is rooted in curiosity, … his broad musical interests. His time as a student was spent almost entirely within the School of Music. “I was …
https://wmich.edu/alumni/news/2026/05/alumni-henry-koperski-music-broadway-performance-career