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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 … career was being on the College of Aviation's flight-line service team shortly after the program's move to the Battle …

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

WMU’s Venture Studio turns design students into founders

College of Fine Arts

… Brandi Engel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— If they were nervous, it was hard to tell. On a Friday evening in late April, a group … Innovation (RIDI), distributed more than $25,000 in cash, service grants, scholarships and resource memberships across … president for research and innovation at WMU; and Phil Swanson , senior director at Newlab. The annual pitch event …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2026/05/venture-studio-pitch-event

Top model, top student: WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway

News

… WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway Submitted by Erin Flynn on Maya Narayan has made multiple appearances on New York Fashion Week runways. (Photo courtesy: Jabbar Walker @art_of_jabbar ) … Medallion Scholar, Narayan had the opportunity to develop a service project alongside her 2023 cohort. They launched the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/music-theatre-performance-medallion-scholar-new-york-fashion-week-maya-narayan

WMU Aviation’s Jersey girl and recent grad: Jade Joseph

College of Aviation

… in 2019."   Two years earlier while on a tour of Delaware State University with her sister and father, she "accidentally wandered off" on a tour of its program in aviation.  "Both … a bit "scared to leave New Jersey," but that trepidation was overcome by her goal "to attend a top aviation school …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/joseph

Preparing to Lead: William Murphy’s Aviation Management Approach

College of Aviation

… about accomplishing all that. . . and in spades.  By the way, Murphy has also logged time as a laboratory assistant … AHP "littles", Luke (left) and Cade (right). To Murphy's way of thinking, these activities have nurtured his … suburb northwest of Detroit, Murphy says he was attracted to aviation as a career because "I have always …

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

Marching with Mardoian – Dylan Sets His Sights on the Sky

College of Aviation

… Request WMU College of Aviation Information "I did not want to be just someone twiddling their thumbs throughout my college years," he says. "I wanted to make a difference. I had been part of a marching band since my years in junior high. I didn't want to stop doing what I loved. So, I didn't at Western. As …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/08/mardoian

Alan Turfe now leads WMU Board of Trustees

News

… Feb. 12 , meeting. He and Trustee Kelly Burris , who was elected vice chair Thursday , will lead the governing … history,” Turfe said upon his election. “I also want to thank our outgoing Chair Edgerton for her leadership … Michigan University are better today for Shelly Edgerton’s service,” Turfe said, adding that he looks forward to …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/alan-turfe-elected-wmu-board-chair

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

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Lambert on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Welcoming over 150 students and industrial engineering experts to share in networking, … in February.   “The  goal  of this year’s conference was to help students discover new and emerging areas within … lead breakout sessions that showcased diverse career pathways in aerospace, entrepreneurship, technical sales, …

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

Grayson's Anatomy - The Parts and Pieces of a Professional Pilot

College of Aviation

… known an industry that can get into people's blood the way aviation does,” stated Robert Six, founder of … Information! From this initial experience, young Grayson was hooked. “I was extremely curious to know how the heavy … she also embraced the many opportunities offered by a full service university. Understanding the global nature of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2017/08/grayson

WMU business college receives largest philanthropic gift in its history

Haworth College of Business

… its history Submitted by Stacey Lowis on A $17 million gift was announced from The Stan Lucas Trust. The gift will … when his bank referred Lucas to him for private banking services. Throughout the years, Grady found Lucas to be … trains and automobiles.  In 1976, Lucas began acquiring industrial real estate in Southern California. He then …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/largest-gift-haworth-college-business-lucas-trust