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Propellers, Power-plants, and Passion: Mason Mihelich Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… It pointed the sophomore from Elgin, Ill., toward Western Michigan University and charted a career path.  A … Boeing 747s and 777s.  One of the quick perks was a close look at the private jet belonging to the late entertainer … flown in for the WMU Aviation career fair: Aviation Outlook Day When Mihelich is not figuring out why that Boeing …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/mihelich

From Airport Intern to Airport Operations – Karlee Erickson’s Manages Aviation Opportunities

College of Aviation

… of Aviation's roster of summer camps that lured Erickson to Western's Kalamazoo campus and the COA's headquarters in … "During summer camp," she recalls, "I told Tom that I was looking into different aviation programs around the country … would be the best fit for me.  His fantastic advice was to look into different aspects of student life at each place …

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

MODA Motown fashion show drives donations to breast cancer charity

News

… to kick off the Motown Fashion Show. Antione McCoy models a look styled by Kyle Shannon. Ellyn Mentalewicz models a look styled by Kyle Shannon. Patrick Miller models a look … Mich.—Student clothing designers and fashion aficionados at Western Michigan University revved up their creative skills …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67768

Leadership and business strategy: The stakes are high, the recommendations real

Haworth College of Business

… and Dr. Derrick McIver , the firm is the lynchpin of Western Michigan University’s leadership and business … 2020, Leading in Business Organizations. “When I was looking for an elective course to take that would help me in … know or don’t know from the data we were able to collect. Look at everything—data that supports a hypothesis you had, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/leadership-business-strategy-2026

Superheroes and pursuing advanced learning: mechanical engineering student finds inspiration in unexpected places  

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… kids around the world for decades. But while many children look up to the genius superhero because of his ability to fly or his heroic adventures, Olson looked up to him for another reason—he found admiration in … and attended a community college before transferring to Western Michigan University. His academic advisor, Sara …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/advanced-learning-dorian-olson

New interdisciplinary center to address critical challenges in cybersecurity

Cybersecurity

… protect data from cybersecurity threats continues to rise, Western Michigan University is addressing the growing … faculty across campus, industry partners, professionals looking to advance their skills, and both graduate and …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2026/03/center-addresses-cybersecurity-challenges

Bronco behind the big screen: Alumna uses makeup to tell stories in movies and TV

W Magazine

… like liaising with special effects teams to ensure that the look is right for every set piece and critical moment.  “I … out what prosthetics we should be using, how that will look and how far into reality we're going to go.” So how did … Arts in photography and intermedia.  It was in the hills of Western’s campus where Arden’s Hollywood story was just …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75852

Unlimited Expectations: Jordan Unter’s March into Aviation Management and Operations

College of Aviation

… majoring in aviation management and operations at the Western Michigan University College of Aviation , Unter grew … in Denver, Colo.  "In my transfer process," he says, "I was looking for a place that had a top-notch program and where I … Kalamazoo to his home state five times during his time at Western.  Other than family, the attraction back out west is …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/12/unter

'Ultra Reflection' student fashion show takes sustainability to the stage

College of Education and Human Development

… for the show. With 17 designers showing between five and 10 looks each, the run of show was packed. Dorien Watts, head … a turn on the runway. Model Antione McCoy models a retro look. Model Kennedy Johnson shows off a patchwork look. … Mich.—Green is the new black. Student fashion designers at Western Michigan University took sustainability to the stage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71360

Ancient Nepalese caves attract attention of WMU bioarchaeologist

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… of Nepal has been discovered by Dr. Jacqueline Eng,  a Western Michigan University bioarcheologist, as a member of … areas of the Andes and more recently in Tibet. He started looking at the caves in Mustang in 2008—an intriguing area … were coming from. To help with that, he needed someone to look at the bones.”   The skeletal remains of ancient people …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/nepalese-cave-research-spotlight