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From Student Involvement to Airline Operations: Kevin Klimas’ Aviation Management Path

College of Aviation

… Young Eagles program at a nearby airport.   Klimas working the Honor flight for Envoy in Kalamazoo, with his … fantastic organization," he says, that has taught him "invaluable things, made quality connections with professionals in … information and situations."   When he's not in class or working on realistic issues at the Kalamazoo airport, Klimas …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/klimas

Podcast examines ethical issues regarding COVID-19 and race

News

… Wealth inequity, hosted by Dr. Linda Reeser , professor of social work a member of the Ethics Center’s board, with guests Dr. Don Cooney , associate professor of social work; Alyssa Stewart , vice president of impact and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65962

Big things are brewing: Alum leads the charge to diversify craft brewing industry

W Magazine

… forms, from the designs we use on our beer labels, the artwork you will see on the walls and the artists we work with … playing in the taproom, pop culture references we use on social media and the community organizations we support,” … books from his business classes that have turned into valuable resources as the company developed. “We actually …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63903

Business student finds sweet success in mission-driven marketing

News

… careers. Bliss picks out chocolates to photograph for social media marketing. "I started my own t-shirt shop this … add a coffee bar to it," says Bliss, who spent a semester working on the chocolate shop's social media presence. "Working in this position helped me …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53200

WMU professor publishes book examining religious expression in U.S. public schools

College of Education and Human Development

… school leaders,” Geier says. “Understanding the legal and social dimensions of religion in schools helps them make …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/brett-geier-education-religion-supreme-court-case-prayer

Swing and a hit: Digital marketing grad's internship lands him job in the big leagues

News

… up. In the new year, he'll be headed to Los Angeles to work as a digital video specialist for FOX Sports—a job he … to produce content for a worldwide audience on social media. "I feel lucky," he says. "It's an experience I … WMU Student Affairs marketing team. He managed the office's social media accounts and created graphics and videos for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73706

Bronson Barth Keeps his Eyes on the Sky in Louisville

College of Aviation

… at Western Michigan University in 1988, Barth began working on his aviation degree.  While studying about the aviation sciences, he had the opportunity to work with some of the aviation legends at WMU: Bob Aardema, … about his class was his knowledge of aircraft.  Mr. Wylie worked for Cessna, so you couldn’t skirt your way around the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/07/barth

Patrick Allen's Airlines Education - An "Intern-Tastic Experience at United Airlines"

College of Aviation

… of wisdom convinced me and I applied. I decided the networking and experience gained from this position would be … and staff throughout the office. For the most part, I was working with captains and first officers who have years of … plane I flew before leaving WMU was a Cessna 150? Everyone working in the office was welcoming and interested in where …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2017/04/allen

Student-led summit to explore climate change concerns and accelerate campus carbon neutrality action

Sustainability

… the Office for Sustainability and the Climate Change Working Group. Students from every background, perspective … politics, economics, energy, behavior, biodiversity and social issues. The event will begin with student … to hear diverse concerns and perspectives and network with others. Student expectations, vision and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63220

Ethics Center announces lecture series for fall 2025

Study of Ethics in Society

… “Paws for Thought: Ethical Considerations of Therapy Dog Work” at 5:30 p.m. in Room 2209 of the WMU Student Center … is co-sponsoring, along with the WMU Medical Humanities Workgroup and the Department of Philosophy. Drawing on … the Fetzer Center.  Dr. Courtney Carignan will explore the social, geographic and occupational disparities in PFAS …

https://wmich.edu/ethics/news/2025/09/fall-25-lectures