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… “I thought I’d take classes until I figured out what I wanted to do. Then I met up with a couple of really great professors in anthropology and history and I was hooked. I ended up taking several classes with each of … says, adding that he also worked doing landscaping and maintenance for his father’s company starting at age 15.  …

… whose former home is the capital city of Santo Domingo, was able to polish and train his skills so that people can …  The history now includes a degree in aviation maintenance technology with a minor in sales and marketing. … he says. "It brings in the best of all worlds." Because he was lured to Western by one of its student ambassadors, one …

… trade, Nate Lisak has forged himself a productive and rewarding career as a "Tech-Ops" instructor for the WMU … my job."  Lisak learning from the best during his WMU Fleet Maintenance internship experience Lisak did not go directly … apply to wife Carley who, with two working parents, two 100-pound dogs and a 2-year-old named Luke, "keeps our …

… of Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation, was surrounded by transportation.  Although the little city, … However, as he gained an understanding of aviation maintenance, his interest moved away from engineering and he … However, based on my preparation at Western, I was 100-percent confident I could handle the responsibility.  I …

… sticks.  “The genesis [of the Kalamazoo Math Carnival] was to form a space for experiencing math in a way that complements what kids are learning in school but … individually or as a group to a panel of judges. Over 100 students participated in the 2026 competition last March …

… is his second stint with Western Michigan University as he was an aircraft maintenance technician and a WMU faculty member from … the industry calls. Jeremy reports that one of the most rewarding parts of his career is seeing students graduate and …

… technical operations. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Adaora Osolu has always been fascinated by the unexplored—whether it's the … really great," says Osolu. "The first time I flew a plane was so exciting! I didn't know what to expect, but it was … focused on becoming a pilot when she enrolled at Western, a maintenance class opened Osolu's eyes to exploring career …

… Lake Michigan in what is referred to as "Chicagoland," he was the youngster who took apart the mechanical alarm clock … of just under 40,000 in neighboring Hammond, Ind., was the century-old Bishop Noll Institute , the private … reputation of its College of Aviation -- specifically its maintenance program.  "I have always been interested in …

… airport to see my grandmother in Detroit.  I remember always looking up and seeing the planes fly over (interstate highway) I-94 to land.  They were so big and it always … -- five years to be exact -- he had his degree in aviation maintenance technology , plus the resume-padding experience …