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Gaining his Western Wings and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation Career

College of Aviation

… as part of the flight crew aboard an Embraer 175.  He was upgraded to captain's status in 2017, saying "What a thrill it … are limited in Malaysia," he says.  "Without the scholarships and partnerships that he and the institute … remiss if I did not do my best to pay it forward."   After graduation and into his career, he helped establish the WMU …

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

Eric Johnson – Flying High from Mesaba to FlightSafety International

College of Aviation

… leaving Western Michigan University as a Lee Honors College graduate with a degree in aviation flight science, Eric … to becoming a pilot was "just down the road" for the 1995 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School .  Western's … in the seniority ranks to move up the list, let alone upgrade to captain.  I was fortunate to hold on to my job as …

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

From WMU Ambassador to Aviation Analyst – Karen Kropornicki Sets the Gold Standard

College of Aviation

… the United States and around the world. Kropornicki, a 2011 graduate of the WMU College of Aviation with degrees in … get a job with NGA as an aeronautical analyst shortly after graduation," Karen says.  "Like most people, I had never … change, she made a donation to the College of Aviation scholarship fund. "The scholarship I received at Western …

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

Ali Neamah, from Iraq, Thrives at WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… when speaking English for the first six months. Because I graduated at the top of my class in Iraq, my government gave me a scholarship to study abroad for three years— one year to … he has been given to complete his studies at WMU. If he graduates with honors, as he hopes to do, his payback …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2019/09/ali-neamah

Student finalists for $100K Cultivate 269 pitch competition announced

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… event caps off Western’s Research, Innovation and Creative Scholarship Week , which showcases the impressive research …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/cultivate-269-finalists

Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set

College of Aviation

… flight his family took when he was in the fourth grade.  "I was instantly hooked," he says.  "As soon as I … his networking capabilities and the latter provided scholarship funds to finance his flight training.   … in meeting new pilots comes the statement that he's a graduate of the Western Michigan University College of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon

"Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams

College of Aviation

… lucky. For Sean Egglesfield, aviation was not his dream.  Graduating from a high school in Crete, IL, Egglesfied’s … things: football and medicine.  “I will tell you, when I graduated from high school and selected Western Michigan … chose WMU solely on being awarded a ‘presidential’ academic scholarship (part of the Medallion program) and being …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/07/egglesfield

Finding community and confidence: Manavi Trivedi’s journey from India to Kalamazoo for an MBA

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… by John Sweeney on Manavi Trivedi , an international graduate student from India, is pursuing an MBA in business … KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Manavi Trivedi , an international graduate student from India pursuing an MBA in business … global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic opportunities on campus; providing …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/02/trivedi-international-student-story

WMU alumni awarded prestigious Blue Cloud Award

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… Collections Center, Haworth College of Business, Medallion Scholarship Program and Heritage Hall.  Together, the Zhangs … Collections Center, Haworth College of Business, Medallion Scholarship Program, Heritage Hall, Miller Auditorium and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lynn-chen-zhang-charles-zhang-china-institute-blue-cloud-award

Wrenches and Wings: Morgan Boyd’s Mission to Keep Aviation Soaring

College of Aviation

… Western's home campus in southwest Michigan, Boyd is a 2020 graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School.  "I had the … in both her student and now her professional life through scholarships and  training opportunities.  Skills were honed … her interning at Stryker Corporation's flight department.  Graduation saw Boyd returning to Duncan's airframe …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/07/boyd