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Aviation student's rugby career taking off

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Aviation student's rugby career taking off Submitted by Erin … freshman from Mishawaka, Indiana, is diving headfirst into aviation flight science while also training to compete … opportunities on the horizon at WMU. The University's elite aviation program—one of the top in the country—is what drew …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56762

New dean appointed to help College of Aviation continue to soar

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… New dean appointed to help College of Aviation continue to soar Submitted by Paula M. Davis on Dr. … Dr. Raymond Thompson , a leader with more than 40 years in aviation and aerospace education, including 13 years at Western, has been named dean of the College of Aviation. Thompson’s appointment follows a nationwide search …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70121

Student's aviation career set for takeoff

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… Student's aviation career set for takeoff Submitted by Erin Flynn on … to take off. "I've been fascinated by the intricacy of the aviation industry for as long as I can remember," says Brown, a double major in aviation flight science as well as aviation management and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53044

Kavalhuna reappointed to state aviation commission

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… Kavalhuna reappointed to state aviation commission Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … executive director of flight operations in WMU's College of Aviation, will serve a four-year term expiring May 27, 2021, … commission has rule-making authority for the state's aviation infrastructure and receives $100 million in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42315

Western’s women’s aviation team finishes fourth in ‘empowering’ cross-country race

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… Western’s women’s aviation team finishes fourth in ‘empowering’ cross-country … westbound for Oklahoma, Kansas and Colorado. The College of Aviation’s Bronco Baddies included pilot Hume, B.S.’24, of … B.S.’23, of Durand, Michigan; navigator Caroline Yuska , an aviation flight science sophomore from Carmel, Indiana; and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75918

Gaining his Western Wings and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation Career

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… His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on 2011 WMU Aviation Flight Science Alumnus Jason Woo piloting his FedEx … knowledge and skills were fine-tuned at the WMU College of Aviation more than a decade ago, Woo is as prepared for such …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/woo

From Middle East to Midwest, aviation management student thrives through new opportunities

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… From Middle East to Midwest, aviation management student thrives through new … Sundareswaran is graduating with a bachelor's degree in aviation management and operations. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—She may … a confident leader and manager. And with a freshly minted aviation management and operations degree and a maintenance …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75474

Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality

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… Professor transforming aviation education using augmented reality Submitted by … on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Lori Brown , associate professor of aviation at Western Michigan University, has teamed up with Microsoft to transform aviation training through the use of Microsoft's HoloLens …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/45008

Aviation grad ready for career to take off

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Aviation grad ready for career to take off Submitted by Erin … pulls an aircraft out of a hangar at the WMU College of Aviation. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—While aviators have their heads … making flight operations run smoothly. "It's part of the aviation field where I can move around and interact with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62507

Aviation college holding pancake breakfast fly-in

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Aviation college holding pancake breakfast fly-in Submitted … by Anonymous (not verified) on Photo of a College of Aviation plane. BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—The College of Aviation is using its annual pancake breakfast fly-in as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18964