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From Geology to Aviation Business – William Walles Crafts a Career with United Airlines

College of Aviation

… From Geology to Aviation Business – William Walles Crafts a Career with … of Aviation Information Walles grew up in The Woodlands, a community of about 114,000 located 28 miles north of … majors and have never looked back."  It was "back home" where he got his first real-world experience in his newly …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/05/walles

From Geology to Aviation Business – William Walles Crafts a Career with United Airlines

College of Aviation

… From Geology to Aviation Business – William Walles Crafts a Career with … of Aviation Information Walles grew up in The Woodlands, a community of about 114,000 located 28 miles north of … majors and have never looked back."  It was "back home" where he got his first real-world experience in his newly …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/05/walles-0

Mott Just Another Typical Pilot - Nicole's Journey to the Left Seat

College of Aviation

… Mott Just Another Typical Pilot - Nicole's Journey to the Left Seat Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Mott and Capt. … College of Aviation Dean The thrill of piloting is to be in command -- to be the one behind the controls, calling out … aircraft and received a quality education that got me to where I am now.” WMU gave Mott many great memories. “I had a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/01/mott

From vault to venue: Waldo’s new event space opens

University Libraries

… From vault to venue: Waldo’s new event space opens Submitted by Angela … to move everything to the storage facility at Zhang, where environmental conditions were more stable,” says … to a modern multipurpose space demonstrates the Libraries’ commitment to meeting evolving campus needs. Since the room …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/02/impract-report-new-event-space

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

College of Aviation

… From “Oorah” to “Oh Yeah” – Troy Kinnunen Springboards from the Marines … military service would be.    First stop was basic and combat training in California, which in itself was quite a … the Upper Peninsula.  First station was in Pensacola, Fla., where Kinnunen learned "my MOS (military occupational …

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

’Tis the season: 2025 holiday trends

Haworth College of Business

… season is starting earlier than ever before, and with it comes a mixed bag of insights into the economy, supply chains, consumer behavior and family … on pristine, snow-covered landscapes, family gatherings where everyone gets along and enjoys each other's company …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/holiday-trends-2025

Education alumna Kelly Alvarez honored for statewide impact on multilingual learners

College of Education and Human Development

… Michigan University alumna Kelly Alvarez , continues to shape the future of multilingual education across … of English Learner Program Administrators (NAELPA), where she championed equitable opportunities and support for … educators and advocates throughout the state, Alvarez has become one of the defining voices of multilingual learner …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/05/alvarez-bilingual-spirit-excellence-award

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

College of Aviation

… Gaining his Western Wings and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation Career … Woo hails from the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur where he earned his high school diploma in 2006.  After completing a degree-partnership program at Sunway College in …

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

Aviate’s Path Leads Griffin to Air Wisconsin- He Gets it Done!

College of Aviation

… Aviate’s Path Leads Griffin to Air Wisconsin- He Gets it Done! Submitted by Tom Thinnes … college," he says.  "I had a few other aviation programs to compare it to, but WMU blew the others out of the water.  My … airline based at Willow Run Airport near Ypsilanti, Mich., where he got to experience a full-motion 747 simulator.  No …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/11/norton

Fraternity camps out for Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity

News

… 48 consecutive hours Tuesday through Thursday, Feb. 19-21 , to raise funds for Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity. … Lee Honors College, from noon Tuesday to noon Thursday. The community is invited to visit the campers, learn more about … How to get involved For more information about how to buy or help build a Habitat for Humanity home, visit …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/02/4971