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Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set
College of Aviation
… the rank of captain and the status of flight operations supervisor for SkyWest Airline, the regional enterprise based … to spout out the names of folks who guided him along the way -- starting with the college's dean, David Powell, a … forward to going to classes," Dillon says. "There is no better classroom than one in the sky," he says. "I had a …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon
Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often
News
… in our country, they're going to hear about it. There's no way we can protect them from it; it's out there. So, we have … are intentionally racist and harbor hate for another group, but I think what we're starting to realize now is that … resource for talking to younger children. A girl holds a sign at a protest in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Samuel …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60000
WMU alumnus Zachary Earle awarded Elite Margriet Tindemans Early Strings Scholarship
College of Fine Arts
… by Early Music America, this distinguished award supports advanced study of Medieval, Renaissance or Baroque … with big aspirations and to expose them to an alternative way of learning their instrument free of societal barriers.” … chosen field. Earle’s path to this distinguished honor was significantly shaped by formative experiences and …
https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2025/07/earle-scholarship-award
A flexible path to independence: Harinie Narasimhan’s MBA journey
Haworth College of Business
… so everything was real-world and real-time.” Faculty support has been critical for Narasimhan as an international … for the first time. “I know in my academics that I can always ask any questions I have. The U.S. classroom dynamic is … tend to stay with their parents. It’s been tough being away, and I have cried some nights but can feel myself …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/08/harinie-narasimhan
Longtime staff member retires from University Libraries
University Libraries
… Douglas moved into new roles as periodical service window supervisor and circulation reserves supervisor. Later, … as the world,” she says. “Kindness and compassion go a long way, ‘treat people the way you would like to be treated.’” For more WMU news, arts …
https://wmich.edu/library/news/2025/07/jean-douglas-retirement
Hands-on experiences put engineering grad in driver's seat for career opportunities
News
… manufacturing engineering technology program, his revved up resume packed with multiple internships and hands-on … back. Gould, who grew up in Highland, Michigan, has always been fascinated by how things work. He was involved in … competitors from around the globe. "It's all student designed, manufactured, built and tested," he says. "It's an …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75861
Sky's the limit for aviation grad who knows planes inside and out
News
… technical operations. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Adaora Osolu has always been fascinated by the unexplored—whether it's the … to help me with different projects and encourage me to do better. Both ended up writing referral letters for me for different jobs and …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-aviation-flight-science-technical-operations-adaora-osolu
Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation
College of Aviation
… it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During … to their stories about travels and meets while growing up, she wanted to follow in their spike marks as well. Good … for the heavens. Were there hurdles in her lane? You bet! But to borrow a metaphor from another mode of global …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58976
Alumnus turned top Seattle tech CEO tackles health care arena
W Magazine
… Accolade combines virtual primary care, mental health support and expert medical opinion services with intelligent … Gopal came to America to further his education and forge a better life for his growing family. Singh has not only said … and thought, ‘Oh, these guys are pretty attached to the way things used to be,’” he says. “Then I saw …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75128
WMU Student Center becomes the 17th campus building to earn LEED certification
WMU Student Center
… spaces like the Game On! game room were thoughtfully designed to be sustainable and energy efficient spaces for … marks another win for sustainability at Western Michigan, supporting the university’s commitment to people, places, and … example. Attaining LEED Silver (and maintaining it) is one way of modeling good decision making and environmental …
https://wmich.edu/student-center/news/2025/08/student-center-leed-certification