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WMU trustees appoint Russ Kavalhuna, J.D., as University’s 10th president

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… executive director of flight operations at WMU’s College of Aviation, a role Kavalhuna assumed after serving as a … across sectors, drawing on deep experience in law, aviation and education to engage with partners at the local, … workforce development, rehabilitation services and aviation. This includes currently serving as a Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/trustees-appoint-russ-kavalhuna-10th-president

Take a stroll around Western's campuses to see what's new

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… an even bigger dino is on the way! Check out the new Aviation Education Center on the Battle Creek campus. The new facility was built with aviation in mind, including in the architecture and design …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/08/65100

Trustees set to consider new campus housing rates

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… liquor license to be used for an on-campus College of Aviation dinner and ceremony. Contact: Cheryl Roland April …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/343

WMU grants near $2.4 million mark in March

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… Another new research grant, this one from the Federal Aviation Administration, was for $171,558 and was awarded to … William Rantz and Vladimir Risukhin , professors, all of aviation sciences, who are part of the Partnership to Enhance General Aviation Safety, Accessibility and Sustainability with the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23420

Virtual career fairs to connect WMU students to employers

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… seeking employment in such areas as business, health care, aviation, human development, liberal arts, fine arts and … Employment Services at (269) 387-2745. Future 2021 Events Aviation Outlook Day  will be a virtual and in-person event in late May 2021 at the University's Aviation Education Center in Battle Creek. Education Career …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/62621

Sabbatical leaves granted to 36 faculty members

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… of history. Lisa Whittaker, associate professor of aviation sciences. Dr. Qiji "Jim" Zhu, professor of … and educational studies. Kevin High, associate professor of aviation sciences. Dr. Bradley E. Huitema, professor of … professor of sociology. Dr. William G. Rantz, professor of aviation sciences. Effective for the 2015-16 academic year …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21132

Sky Broncos precision flight team places 8th in national competition

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… Austin Barrett and James Rundhaug . Ryan Seiler , aviation master faculty specialist, is their faculty … finishes at the NIFA 2022 SAFECON. All members are aviation flight science majors. Kyle Albrecht , a senior …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68117

WMU experts in medicine, engineering and communication earn national recognition for efforts to reduce medication dosing errors for children

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… at WMU Dr. William Rantz , professor in the Department of Aviation Sciences at WMU Kathryn (KC) Christopher , Ph.D. …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/02/medicine-engineering-national-award

WMU women aviators ready for start of national cross-country race

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… as the flight team, sponsored by the WMU College of Aviation, competes against both veteran women pilots and … speed in the airplane of their choice. The renowned women's aviation event dates back to the days of Amelia Earhart and … rules. Bates and Satkowiak will pilot one of the College of Aviation's Cirrus SR-20 aircraft as they compete against …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/06/33082

Seniors recognized for academic achievement as 2025 Presidential Scholars

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… of Kalamazoo Art— Sebastian Bottger of Sturgis, Michigan Aviation— Andrew Maciejewski of Hudsonville, Michigan …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/03/2025-presidential-scholars-celebration