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United in Love and Aviation: Ben and Shelby Egan Find Their Fit with Each Other and the Airlines

College of Aviation

… in Love and Aviation: Ben and Shelby Egan Find Their Fit with Each Other and the Airlines Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … selecting that kind of career because "I always knew from a young age that I wanted to travel and see the world," she … of Aviation recruiting event - Aviation Outlook Day "You can't beat flying around the world with family and friends," …

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

Education alum’s lesson plan for a meaningful career: Embrace the unexpected

News

… unexpected Submitted by Amie Heasley on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If you ask Western Michigan University alumnus Jonny Shatter , B.S.’20, teaching isn’t about what you can’t do; it’s about what you can inspire, whether the … “In both education and mortgages, you’re working with people who may feel overwhelmed or unsure,” he …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/education-alum-jonny-shatter-career-pivot-success

Wrenching Wings and Gearing for Professional Growth with Dr. Gail Rouscher

College of Aviation

… Wrenching Wings and Gearing for Professional Growth with Dr. Gail Rouscher Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Gail … she does it:    "There are many reasons why students struggle or are not putting themselves in a situation in which …  Students have to feel that there is someone they can rely on, talk to, and ask questions they may not be able …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/04/rouscher

With rural and small clinics in mind, professor uses COVID-19 grant to create low-cost respiratory device

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With rural and small clinics in mind, professor uses … computerized spirometer, which monitors lung efficiency, can cost as much as $2,000. Dr. Alessander Danna-dos-Santos … and shipping so smaller clinics and rural areas in Michigan can have access to this technology. Danna-dos-Santos …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60231

Hanging Out in the Aviation House with Cody Miller-Holcomb

College of Aviation

… Hanging Out in the Aviation House with Cody Miller-Holcomb Submitted by Tom Thinnes on When it … contest about airplanes, either put Cody Miller-Holcomb on your team or head for the hills if he's part of the … airport lookout all day and watch the aircraft take off.  I can name them all." Miller-Holcomb leading a group of fellow …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/12/miller-holcomb

Hints from Helmer – Charles Culminates Marine Tenure with Aviation Technical Operations Enrollment

College of Aviation

… Hints from Helmer – Charles Culminates Marine Tenure with Aviation Technical Operations Enrollment Submitted by … is currently being exposed to on the payroll of nearby Duncan Aviation.   Aviation Technical Operations student and … purpose because I found the work important and meaningful. You also can't beat the lifetime friendships I forged with

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/02/helmer

Jumping In and Out with Keaton Jeffrey: Aviation Technical Operations Student, Sky Dive Bronco Member and RAI Jets Intern

College of Aviation

… Jumping In and Out with Keaton Jeffrey: Aviation Technical Operations Student, … it yet because all three of his scheduled tandem jumps were canceled because of bad weather.  But stay tuned.    His … Jeffrey says, "because everyone is there to encourage you to take the next step -- whether that be jumping out of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/03/jeffrey

Winning with Warner: Scott's Aviation Management Maturation

College of Aviation

… Winning with Warner: Scott's Aviation Management Maturation … Growing up in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan, Warner was your typical kid. With one difference, “Ever since I can remember, transportation fascinated me,” he said. While …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/warner-0

Rising from Republic Airways and Soaring with Spirit Airlines: Aaron Jones Climbs Higher

College of Aviation

… Rising from Republic Airways and Soaring with Spirit Airlines: Aaron Jones Climbs Higher Submitted by … school running smoothly and efficiently," Jones says. "I can't thank her enough for giving me that chance and for all … to help in their search.  Nothing is worse than putting all your time and effort into getting started in this career and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/09/ajones

Hanging out with Helen Manumbu – Traveling Down the Aviation Tech Ops Path

College of Aviation

… Hanging out with Helen Manumbu – Traveling Down the Aviation Tech Ops … The experience encouraged me to attend college so that I can give back to my family and make my 97-year-old grandma … the teacher (Jansen) explains the material in a way people can easily understand.  I enjoy being able to ask specific …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/11/manumbu