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Marching with Mardoian – Dylan Sets His Sights on the Sky

College of Aviation

… Request WMU College of Aviation Information "I did not want to be just someone twiddling their thumbs throughout my college years," he says. "I wanted to make a difference. I had been part of a marching band since my years in junior high. I didn't want to stop doing what I loved. So, I didn't at Western. As …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/08/mardoian

Supply chain grad leverages WMU experiences into a career

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… supplier coordination for a global technology leader, swapped strategies with CEOs at national conferences and … allows me to focus on growth and opportunities right away,” says Ledbetter. “Since I was a kid, I’ve always wanted … internship with Mann+Hummel , a global motor and industrial filter manufacturer.    “My experience there made …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/05/graduate-success-supply-chain-management-jadazay-ledbetter

Preparing to Lead: William Murphy’s Aviation Management Approach

College of Aviation

… about accomplishing all that. . . and in spades.  By the way, Murphy has also logged time as a laboratory assistant … AHP "littles", Luke (left) and Cade (right). To Murphy's way of thinking, these activities have nurtured his … suburb northwest of Detroit, Murphy says he was attracted to aviation as a career because "I have always …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/murphy

From Lake Michigan to the Skies: The Journey of Two WMU Aviation Alumni Soaring with Delta

College of Aviation

… They came from opposite sides of Lake Michigan.  Their bond was forged in the welcoming and caring environment of the … and its relationship with the College of Aviation, which was launched in 2018 and offers current Western students the … was impressed as well, hiring her for its Chicago-based service in 2021.  On her resume was a co-major in aviation …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/abuzir-quandt

From Saabs to Delta – Steve Denomme Surfs the Turbulence to Success

College of Aviation

… because of the Covid pandemic, and like the rest of us -- was staggered under the ramifications of the "Ugly" -- the … City Bowl Request College of Aviation Information  Denomme was raised, the son of a police officer, in Oakland County's … in June of 2003 when Mesaba called him back for Saab 340 service, but for the next two-plus years Denomme kept his …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/11/denomme

WMU students celebrate partnership with county juvenile home

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… Males First-Year Experience seminar celebrated their service-learning partnership with the Kalamazoo County … positive behaviors and encourages critical thinking. Walter T. Malone Instructor Walter T. Malone , Alpha Program manager in WMU's Center for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/12/36750

Travel agency with a twist wins WMU's business pitch contest

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… competition serves as a test run for student entrepreneurs wanting to present their original business ideas to … about what it would take to launch their product or service. Top finishers for 2018 Multiple panels of judges … Shake, a team company pitched by junior Anna Rya n, an industrial and entrepreneurial engineering major from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46167

Ellis E. Rathburn obituary

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… Western Michigan University staff member, died Aug. 16 . He was 87. Rathburn joined the WMU staff in 1969 and retired in 1993 after 24 years of service to the University. He was a locksmith. Make a memorial guestbook entry. Memorial …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48500

Timothy Earl Kahler obituary

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… Western Michigan University staff member, died April 7 . He was 69. Kahler was a material handler with landscape services in the Department of Facilities Management. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/04/31563

WMU College of Aviation receives federal funding to expand workforce development

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… will be used to purchase vital tools such as simulation software, maintenance training simulators and cockpit electronic …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/aviation-funding-workforce-development-gary-peters