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Airport and Aviation Extraordinaire: Ashley Lucas

College of Aviation

… Ashley Lucas Submitted by Tom Thinnes on While working her way through the WMU College of Aviation, Ashley Lucas admits that she had almost no time for the extra-curriculars that would have helped launch … of Alaska, McAllen is at the extreme southern tip of Texas near the Mexican border.  "Before this job," Lucas says, "my …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/lucas

From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po Hsien 'Johnny' Chen

College of Aviation

… of Aviation attracts students from around the globe -- meet Po Hsien "Johnny" Chen, whose roots are in Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan, and who ended up in Southwest Michigan by way of the … to what was offered by a collegiate aviation program based near a place called Kalamazoo.  His "host father" in Elkhart …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/01/chen

Props, Planes, and Police - The Abe Herr Story

College of Aviation

… of Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation, was surrounded by transportation.  Although the little city, located in Erie County near the northwest border of New York, was better known as a … railroad had a big impact on the city.  It was also the home of Charles F. Ritchel, who engineered a small, one-person …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/12/herr

Medallion Scholar to cross ocean and cultures to continue military legacy

First-Year Faces

… Medallion Scholar to cross ocean and cultures to continue … shock for Molly Cochran. “I’m an American citizen, but I was born in Sasebo, Japan,” she says. “There was a military … Michigan State and a school in Tennessee, where I would be near my aunt, but I liked this campus best. Michigan State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68548

Light Center for Chinese Studies launches Spring Guest Lecture Series

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… are free and open to the public. Prior registration is recommended.    Dr. Patrick Fuliang Shan , professor of history … and the United States: Li Dazhao’s Changing Attitudes towards America” are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. in 3130 Sangren … international students and recent graduates, as well as nearly 1,000 WMU degree-seeking students studying at partner …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/china-lecture-2025-spring

Western honors staff who go above and beyond with Make a Difference Annual Award

News

… who go above and beyond with Make a Difference Annual Award Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western … Michigan University will recognize four exceptional staff members whose dedication and service have made a lasting … and organize a food drive challenge that recently collected nearly 2,000 pounds of food for Montgomery Essential Needs. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/09/make-difference-annual-award-2026-recipients-recognized

Setting his Sights – Sam Stallman Strives for Success

College of Aviation

… both on aviation flight science as well as aviation management and operations . Who knows!  Maybe there will be time … became more than a blip on Stallman's radar "because of the warmth and welcoming nature I experienced when visiting the … path, enough so that Stallman started his flight training near his hometown in northern Indiana. When not taking part …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/10/stallman

Historic $100M fund launched by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning

Haworth College of Business

… fund launched by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning Submitted by Stacey … brings together all these elements in an innovative way to create mutual benefit.  On Tuesday, Sept. 23 , … this model creates financial returns for investors, new pathways for entrepreneurship in West Michigan and immersive …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/sleeping-giant-capital-historic-fund

American Samoan a starting linesman for Bronco football

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… American Samoan a starting linesman for Bronco football … of running. Once a season, we’d play against a team from Hawaii in the Samoan Bowl. They knew more about football, but … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,000 international students and alumni at home and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/kasimili-uitalia-spotlight

Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad ready to make an impact

News

… Combining passion for medicine with philanthropic ideals, biomedical sciences grad … sciences. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It's one thing to say you want to change the world and another to go and do it. Omer … "I feel empowered," he says. "I feel an immense gratitude toward Western." Idris' passion for medicine began early on. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75831