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Michael Carnarvon’s Carnival of Aviation Careers – Culminating at the Michigan Office of Aeronautics

College of Aviation

… at the Michigan Office of Aeronautics Submitted by Tom Thinnes on If anybody could assess -- say from an … located 15 miles south of Detroit in his home Wayne County community of 13,000 folks, when he stumbled upon the College … campus after his 2011 graduation from Riverview High where, as a Western freshman, he majored in aviation flight …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/12/carnarvon

In Tempo, fall 2024

W Magazine

… fall 2024 Submitted by Deanne Puca on Music alum continues to bridge classical, hip-hop with new album Jordan Hamilton … and love. Hamilton wrote “Project Freedom” in Kalamazoo, where he started as a songwriter, producer and artist, after … Western. He’s also continued to keep musical roots in the community, performing regularly with the Southwest Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-tempo

The Dispatching Dynamo – Emma Anderson Flies Forward at WMU

College of Aviation

… Dynamo – Emma Anderson Flies Forward at WMU Submitted by Tom Thinnes on A person's first flight can be an … . water.    Raised in Sparta, Mich., something of a bedroom community for Grand Rapids to the south, Anderson was 16 at … in aviation safety.  "I really enjoyed the final project where you had to pick an accident and go into depth about …

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

WMU men's rugby club eyes national championship

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… The team won its first-ever MAC title and earned a bid to the USA Rugby College Sevens National Championship. … Mark Allen . "Their disciplined play, teamwork, fitness, commitment and respect for each other has led to our … says. "Quite honestly, without his help, we would not be where we are." Student-athletes credit Fonua with getting …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53484

Arts and Sciences dean named a distinguished woman in higher education

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… in higher education leadership. This annual award is given to those who have distinguished themselves by providing … or STEM. "Dr. Koretsky is an exemplary administrator and a compassionate citizen with an unwavering commitment to serve … For more WMU News, arts and events, visit  WMU News  online. Contact: Kathleen Refior June 17, 2020 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59963

Enterprising alumna finds herself in fashion

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… Anonymous (not verified) on WMU alumna Lesley Ware, proprietor and chief educator at Creative Cookie and published … but fully embodies today, inspiring and teaching the up-and-coming generation of fashion lovers. Ware is the proprietor … Cookie, a boutique sewing studio in Brooklyn, New York, where she teaches sewing and design to young fashion …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37905

Orion Rahjes is finding belonging and building legacy at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… Rahjes is fully supported by WMU Haworth as they begin to step into the professional world. “Beyond just helping me complete course requirements, WMU Haworth is preparing me … Measure progress toward your goals both in relation to where you started and where you're going. The only thing you …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/accountancy-orion-rahjes-naba-student-organizations

Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation

College of Aviation

… Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on When it came to a career in aviation, Alexis … right "track." During their college careers, her parents competed in that sport and, listening to their stories about … was a period when I just simply did not know what to do or where to start," Brown admits.  "When I was getting closer …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/04/brown

The American Dream: Matt Taylor Ascends Through the Airline Operations World

College of Aviation

… Ascends Through the Airline Operations World Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Alumni Matt Taylor Want a short … of the "duties" ladder, kind of like the "go-for" when it comes to the nitty gritty of passenger service.  Seventeen … agent" at Bishop International Airport in Flint, Mich., where he also assumed overall supervision of the team …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/11/taylor

College financial aid options explained at free event

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… Mich.—College-bound students and their families are invited to come to Western Michigan University Sunday, Feb. 14 , for … organizations: EduGuide, which leads the effort, and USA Funds, which is the primary sponsor. Visit  …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30202