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The Hagan Hangar: A Family’s Legacy Takes Wing at Western Michigan University
College of Aviation
… fall very far from the tree: Dad Dennis is an A&P (airframe and powerplant) technician for Delta and Mom Beth works … Envoy Air in 2024 Justin is the Hagan who led the family's way toward Kalamazoo and Western's base of aviation … worked for Delta, coming out of high school I really didn't know what I wanted to do," he says. "I had some …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/06/hagan
Russian politics is a “moving target” for WMU Fulbright scholar
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… by Anonymous (not verified) on By Nate Coe Post-Cold War Russia has provided Western Michigan University … model for conducting research on transition environments and the role civic initiative plays in defining the … assessments of what it was about,” Butterfield said. “The near knee-jerk distrust was equally shared by both sides, …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2012/10/butterfield-fulbright-russia
Arts and Sciences dean named a distinguished woman in higher education
News
… woman in higher education leadership. This annual award is given to those who have distinguished themselves by … modeling studies of mineral-water-biological interactions near the Earth's surface. LEADING THE WAY TO RETENTION AND … familiar with the obstacles women face both within the scientific disciplines as well as higher education as a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59963
Geology students conduct research as part of carbon sequestration work
College of Arts and Sciences
… by Sara Dillon on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Students might not always expect their professors to admit to them, “I don’t … Kaczmarek , associate professor of Geological and Environmental Sciences, the uncertainty inherent in discovery … class, and many were able to present their findings at a scientific conference. Kaczmarek plans to continue …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/11/kaczmarekgeos4350
Wind turbine installation elevates sustainable energy opportunities at Western
News
… Erin Flynn on Bronco Wind Team members braved the cold to watch a refurbished wind turbine be installed outside the … University with the re-installation of a wind turbine near the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences … hypothetical offshore wind farm in the Great Lakes based on scientific and market research. Students also partner with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73494
Award-winning poet, Georgetown professor next up in Frostic Series
News
… Award-winning poet, Georgetown professor next up in Frostic … Michigan University as part of the fall 2013 Frostic Reading Series. Carolyn Forché will read at 8 p.m. Thursday, … "The Country Between Us," received the Poetry Society of America's Alice Fay di Castagnola Award and was also the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/09/9482
From Sweeper to Supply Chain: Wasinsky Lands Solid Aviation Career
College of Aviation
… From Sweeper to Supply Chain: Wasinsky Lands Solid Aviation Career Submitted by Tom … University’ College of Aviation, George “Chip” Wasinsky dreamed of the day his career would take off. With a solid … Having the family background in the industry helped to solidify his need to become involved and make industry …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/03/wasinsky
From “Oorah” to “Oh Yeah” – Troy Kinnunen Springboards from the Marines to the College of Aviation
College of Aviation
… The senior from Michigan's Upper Peninsula has an immediate family numbering 17, which includes a twin sister, … -- the U. S. Marine Corps -- because once a Marine, always a Marine. Almost right after his 2013 graduation from Jeffers High School , located in Painesdale near Houghton and the campus of Michigan Technological …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/10/kinnunen
Behind the scenes: Social Work students visit Gerald R. Ford Airport
College of Health and Human Services
… also received insight into initiatives such as the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, which supports travelers … Christopher Hodshire, instructor of the course. “This visit was both educational and inspiring, and it provided meaningful insight into how institutions can thoughtfully …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/05/airport0526
Indigenous hip-hop artist brings new perspective to Western
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
… to Western Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Frank Waln KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Frank Waln , the 35-year-old … activist of Indigenous culture, has signed on as a faculty member of Western Michigan University’s Irving S. Gilmore … can challenge, compliment or enhance traditional Western scientific knowledge in a variety of disciplines, says Dr. …
https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/09/frank-waln-artist-residence