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From Aviation Management to Artemis: Dan Kosters and the Logistics of Lunar Exploration

College of Aviation

… From Aviation Management to Artemis: Dan Kosters and the Logistics of Lunar … of Grand Rapids. "Whether it is streamlining aerospace hardware supply chains, helping with advising on logistics … Aircraft Association) Young Eagles Camp at the nearby Grand Haven Airport.  That morphed into a summer …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/05/kosters

WMU physics department helps NASA’s Artemis program with spaceflight materials research

Physics

… WMU physics department helps NASA’s Artemis program with spaceflight materials … Western Michigan University’s own Department of Physics was involved? WMU’s physics department in 2024 completed a … chair and director of the accelerator laboratory, provided scientific leadership and oversight.    Josh Byers , machine …

https://wmich.edu/physics/news/2026/04/physics-artemis

WMU Beyond Borders: Anniya McWhorter’s decision to travel to Singapore

Study Abroad

… easily because of its dorm, its welcoming psychology department and its overall home-away-from-home vibe. During my first year, I attended a few … Study Abroad for assistance. Anniya McWhorter (middle), studies abroad in Singapore on a faculty-led program. Check out …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/05/student-story-anniya-mcwhorter

Earth Day marks grand opening of new, dedicated space for WMU’s IDEAS Collaboratory

News

… IDEAS Collaboratory Submitted by Erin Flynn on Emily Jimenez, a kinetic imaging student, creates art from organic … Learning Venture Grants , the IDEAS Collaboratory was created in 2024 by Brickman and Dr. Sharon Gill , … changed my career trajectory, because I’m exploring my scientific research and science concepts in art in a way …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/earth-day-2026-grand-opening-ideas-collaboratory

Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Three WMU faculty earn prestigious Fulbright U.S. Scholar awards Submitted by John Sweeney on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Three … where they will work in one of the world’s most dynamic scientific research hubs. Grenoble is home to several of … is now more important than ever,” says Metro-Roland.  “For nearly 80 years, Fulbright award winners have addressed …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/fulbright-scholar-awardees

Escalating Aviation Opportunities with Emma Hughes

College of Aviation

… with Emma Hughes Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Many women have stood on the shoulders of pioneering aviators … Michigan University senior's case, she's taking a step that was beyond what was possible for those glass-ceiling … colleagues in the College of Aviation when it comes to the scientific and technical aspects of flight, even …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/emmahughes

Altitude Adjustment: How Life’s Turbulence Made This Delta Captain Soar

College of Aviation

… Altitude Adjustment: How Life’s Turbulence Made This Delta Captain Soar … Elyse Despite the hurdles and challenges that come your way, never lose sight of your goals and objectives.   John … He grew up in rural Lenawee County southwest of Detroit near the Ohio border and was a member of the Addison High …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/05/geeting

WMU, Make-A-Wish Michigan partner to support cancer survivor’s dreams of becoming a nurse

News

… a nursing degree at WMU. SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—In a powerful moment of hope and possibility, Make-A-Wish Michigan, in … of their own. That dream took a life-changing step forward when she was surprised during a special celebration … deeper impact of the wish experience, especially for teens nearing adulthood. “Adalae, your wish is officially …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/make-wish-wmu-nursing-student-tuition-support

Aspiring aviator’s dreams take flight at WMU’s College of Aviation through Make-A-Wish

News

… through Make-A-Wish Submitted by Erin Flynn on Vail Fear was all smiles on his visit to the College of Aviation. Vail … of pre-flight checks on the G7 aircraft with Vail, including checking the plane’s fuel. Vail takes the Cirrus … number of aircraft at the College of Aviation. Fear went home with plenty of College of Aviation swag. Kwartnik talks …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/05/college-aviation-make-wish-flight-simulator-vail-fear

From Airport Intern to Airport Operations – Karlee Erickson’s Manages Aviation Opportunities

College of Aviation

… on 2023 WMU Alumna Karlee Erickson after passing her Movement Area Driver's Test at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky … that it would probably be impossible to land an internship near her roots in northern Lower Michigan, nevertheless she … in the north-central sector of the state -- and one far away wasn't a suitable option.  Still determined to give it a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/10/erickson