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Kenya believe it? Gideon Kipkemoi’s amazing international aviation journey

College of Aviation

… began in kindergarten,” Kipkemoi says. “My school was on a flight path, and every time a plane flew overhead, … we’d run outside shouting, 'ndege! ndege!' (airplane in Swahili).” With each passing plane Kipkemoi, would even say, … a Part 135 charter company (an air-taxi or private charter service).  This internal motivation is leading him to take …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/10/kipkemoi

Planes, Pucks and Puchacz: Zachary Scores in Aviation Management

College of Aviation

… up fire-fighting and first-responder skills along the way. Being regarded as something of an industry expert on … than 1,000 folks and situated just east of Saginaw where he was born and where Michigan's famous geographical "The …  He says that involved “closely working with the Secret Service when politicians would visit the Lansing area.  I …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/12/puchacz

In Print, summer 2026

W Magazine

… respond to changing legal guidance following the decision. Award-winning author’s new collection explores the life of … Caucus of the American Library Association’s Best Poetry Award —in May 2025 with RIZE Press. The poetry collection … world. Published by Teachers College Press, “Screen‑Aware Early Childhood: A Realistic Approach to Helping Young …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/print-summer-2026

Erwin W. Rayford obituary

News

… Michigan University faculty member, died June 18, 2014 . He was 94. Rayford joined the WMU faculty in 1967 and retired in 1983 after 16 years of service to the University. He was a professor of industrial technology and education. Services have been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21265

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

Western's Dr. Chansheng He receives third Fulbright award

College of Arts and Sciences

… Western's Dr. Chansheng He receives third Fulbright award Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, … Mich.—Western Michigan University's Dr. Chansheng He was awarded his third Fulbright Specialist Program award in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71392

From “Oorah” to “Oh Yeah” – Troy Kinnunen Springboards from the Marines to the College of Aviation

College of Aviation

… -- the U. S. Marine Corps -- because once a Marine, always a Marine.  Almost right after his 2013 graduation from … at WMU.  And what a life-altering adventure military service would be.    First stop was basic and combat training in California, which in itself …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/10/kinnunen

Getting Underway and Unlocking Aviation Opportunity with Zach Orfin

College of Aviation

… Getting Underway and Unlocking Aviation Opportunity with Zach Orfin … by Tom Thinnes on As a sailor, Zach Orfin mastered his way through and on top of the water.  As a College of Aviation student, he's soared amidst …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/05/orfin

Finding Home with Hunter: Hayes Finds His Crew at WMU Aviation

College of Aviation

… took a tour of the technical-based school," he says.  "I was excited about all of the components that the aviation … for what would be his eventual landing in higher education was a class trip to the College of Aviation's campus at what … 2016.  After his "discovery flight," Hayes said he knew he wanted a career as a pilot.  In his senior year, he took WMU …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/03/hayes

DePuy is the Guy! Finding his path and overcoming challenges, Brian lands at Envoy Air

College of Aviation

… that? Just ask the successful novelists whose work room walls are plastered with rejection slips. 2017 WMU Aviation … Depuy preparing to fly a WMU Cirrus SR20 DePuy was raised in Naperville, Ill., which is 28 miles west of … to his resume was being part of the college's line-service department, which he has termed "a defining …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/07/depuy