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Josh Blain: Networking, Navigation and his Expedition to Envoy Air

College of Aviation

… by Tom Thinnes on Josh Blain's advice to those who want to follow him into a career in aviation is to get a … United States. Blain's diploma in aviation flight science was awarded by the Western Michigan University College of … 172 and Cessna 182, Windy City offers aircraft-management services and helps companies and individuals purchase the …

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

Mother-daughter duo seeking solutions for Pfizer as part of Senior Engineering Design Conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… of Senior Engineering Design Conference Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Mother-daughter duo Robyn Cornish, B.S.'98, and … this year’s graduating seniors is Bridgitt Cornish , an industrial and entrepreneurial engineering student who is … Engineering Conference . While Senior Design projects are always special, Bridgitt’s project has an especially unique …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71406

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

Haworth College of Business

… 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 … with both technical expertise and unrelenting customer service.   When the current owner was looking to exit the …

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

Flying Frisbees, Planes, and Fish: Scott Lands at Western Michigan University

College of Aviation

… Tom Thinnes on He is an "Ultimate Frisbee Guy."    He has a warm spot in his pilot's log for "Warbirds" -- Spitfires , Mustangs , Zeros , Hellcats , … His tune is "I am a lineman for the college" -- the line-service team for the WMU College of Aviation .  Fish working …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/fish

Pitch Competition draws range of student-led companies

Haworth College of Business

… draws range of student-led companies Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Finalists and winners at the 2015 Pitch … major from Detroit. CarBar is a Web-based delivery service of alcoholic beverages and also a mobile bar … $800 award: Chill Out pitched by Mackenzie Sievers , an industrial and entrepreneurial engineering major from Byron …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/22997

WMU Evaluation Center celebrates 50 years of impact with $7.2M in recent grants

News

… Michigan University's Evaluation Center is paving the way for several exciting new initiatives as it celebrates 50 … but we make sure our work is relevant to almost anyone who wants to know more about evaluation—why it matters, how it … people working in diverse sectors.” Reducing inequities and service gaps during times of crisis A $1 million grant from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73086

Geared Up and Getting it Done: Garrett Williams Climbs into His First Aviation Job – Flight Instructing at WMU

College of Aviation

… on Garrett Williams is at the point in his aviation pathway where hundreds of WMU College of Aviation alumni … only been a flight instructor for 8 months, I am looking forward to continue teaching."  Request College of Aviation … just to the north of Indianapolis' famed ring road of freeways, making it a commuter-friendly suburb for the state's …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/05/williams

College of Arts and Sciences alumni recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… Sciences is proud to announce the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award winners and to celebrate the outstanding contributions … and mission-driven leader, she is passionate about public service, innovation and empowering women in leadership.   … aluminum alloys used in aerospace, automotive and industrial applications. He has authored more than 50 …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/aaa-awards-news

Two longtime staff members retire from University Libraries

University Libraries

… by Angela Brcka on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—After decades of service to the University Libraries, Vicki Carter , … items.   Now heading into retirement, Carter looks forward to traveling and helping others by offering counseling … Libraries’ expansive online collections. Stowers looks forward to traveling with her husband, Greg, who she met at …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/longtime-staff-members-retire

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

News

… 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