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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 … spring 2010 graduate of the College of Aviation recently swapped captain's uniforms, ending a nearly 10-year stint with Republic Airways and changing into the colors of Spirit Airlines .  …

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

Invested in finance and fashion, business grad found wealth of opportunities at Western

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… Mich.—From financial modeling to modeling on the runway, Western Michigan University student  Racheal Mmanga has … degree and an insurance portfolio analyst position waiting for her at Atlanta’s Voya Investment Management, one … allows students like Mmanga to experience the fast pace of Wall Street from campus with access to software and hardware …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/finance-fashion-fall-2024-graduate-racheal-mmanga-employed-voya-investment

Student Recreation Center reopens with safety precautions in place

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… not, they can purchase a membership at the SRC. "Glow yoga" was a popular event among students during Fall Welcome. … to be used often. Certain activities, like the climbing wall, will remain closed until they are deemed safe to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/09/61100

The Rise of Rochon – Randall’s Aviation Journey and The Power of Giving Back

College of Aviation

… schedule as a United Airlines (First Officer) based in Newark, N.J. and all kinds of volunteerism for the  OBAP , he … his initial hometown of New Iberia, La., to the state of Washington, he was introduced to flying.  That trip sparked … crew, ramp tower, operations, and the gate agents.  My duty was to make sure that everyone was in sync with that …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/09/rochon2019

Takeoffs and Touchdowns – Matt Thaler Scores with Delta

College of Aviation

… Both have made it "in The Bigs," "in The Show," "on Broadway." Davis plays in front of thousands of people and before … another link.  Thaler has the technical wherewithal to go watch Davis wherever he plays these days.  As a Bronco …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/08/thaler

VanHowe You Get Things Done! Lessons Learned and Applied by Thomas VanHowe

College of Aviation

… ambassadorial duties from 2013 to 2015.  The surprise is he was ever in that position in the first place.  "I had a … I put the wrong telephone number on my resume.  Luckily it was my grandmother's number and she was able to connect me.  It was my first real interview, it …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/vanhowe

Product design graduate ready for career to take flight with aerospace company

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… senior thesis project. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Aisha Thaj has always been fascinated with flight. Growing up she devoured … characters born with wings. She would let her mind wander looking out the window on long flights to see her … for two years, and it was just me banging my head against a wall, trying my hardest to push my weaknesses instead of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63953

WMU awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts

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… WMU awards recognize diversity and inclusion efforts Submitted by … Michigan University will recognize campus efforts toward promoting diversity and inclusion by honoring two … students and inspiring careers in aviation, while retaining a diverse student body in the College of Aviation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30039

'Sweet Magnolias' star shares how she planted seeds of success at Western

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… devouring season two of the hit series, celebrating its renewal for a third installment. "Reaching No. 1 on Netflix as quickly as we did was really thrilling—and for me very heartwarming and … again, and it was really fun to see all the pictures on the wall and go back and reminisce that way," she says. "So many …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67412

Rising Above – Rachel Tuit’s Turn to Transform the World of Aviation

College of Aviation

… World of Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Rachel Tuit wants to become something she has never personally witnessed … Rachel Tuit visiting the Nyungwe National Forest in Rwanda, January 2019 The 2019 graduate of Grand Rapids … Rapids Parks and Recreation Department as a 15 year old, duty that evolved into a year-round gig.  "Since then, I've …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/tuit