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Hanging out with Helen Manumbu – Traveling Down the Aviation Tech Ops Path
College of Aviation
… Helen Hyabita Manumbu , who also has some legacy links to Western Michigan University. Before shifting her residence … places -- be it finding a new town, visiting a scenic overlook, or going into a local shop. It is fun to go on … the community," she says. "Many students on campus seem to look out for one another daily. Not only does this help …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/11/manumbu
Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf
College of Aviation
… How about these for the now-retired 1983 alumnus of the Western Michigan University College of Aviation with a … not an A&P mechanic," he says. "Rather, they come looking to learn to be a mechanic and are put into … program and advise prospective students to give WMU a good look. In all my offices around the world, I displayed …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf
Global community of medieval scholars converges on WMU for annual international congress
News
… by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For three days in May, Western Michigan University will become a hub for medieval … participating both on campus and online. “We are very much looking forward to continuing the spirit of friendship and …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/annual-international-medieval-congress-2026-preview
Eric Johnson – Flying High from Mesaba to FlightSafety International
College of Aviation
… Tom Thinnes on Almost a quarter of a century after leaving Western Michigan University as a Lee Honors College graduate … dreamed of becoming a pilot and seemed to perpetually look toward the sky. "Extended family members were … to continue to find ways to make it even better. I never look at the clock," he says, "and never think -- when is …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/04/johnson
Friday Feature: Dr. Gail Rouscher
College of Aviation
… that she will happily take any opportunity to represent Western and the CoA - from football, to the Air Race … maintenance courses. Dr. Rouscher explains that she picked Western Michigan University for its premier aviation … much they have grown since the early days as a freshman and look to share their new knowledge with those just …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/02/rouscher
Winning with Warner: Scott's Aviation Management Maturation
College of Aviation
… the funny answer is, “Money!” However, for people like Western Michigan University Alumnus Scott Warner, the truth … wouldn’t have occurred without my interest in the field.” Looking toward the future, Warner has his sights on other … academy, airline or large airport. While he looks forward, he also understands the necessity of …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/warner-0
Wing Walking with Delta Pilot Tom Whittles
College of Aviation
… not tall enough to see over the dash," he says, "let alone look at the rudders. So I sat on a stack of phone books and … in high school, he considered an engineering pathway and Western Michigan's program in that discipline was high on … flight with his partner Liz on Dec 23, 2019 Whittles is looking forward to a "Back to the Future" experience when it …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/10/whittles
WMU, Kalamazoo Valley launch guaranteed admissions partnership
News
… Kalamazoo Valley Community College Provost Dr. Paige Eagan looks on. WMU Interim Provost Christopher Cheatham, … Community College Cougars set to continue their journey at Western Michigan University. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Valley Community …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/wmu-kalamazoo-valley-bronco-bound-guarantee
WMU sales students win Desert Cup for 3rd straight year
Haworth College of Business
… responding to an RFP from a health care system looking to digitalize their document infrastructure. … a huge way in the final round when they weren’t allowed to look at any of their materials and had to engage in a …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/03/sales-students-win-desert-cup-2026
Aiming High with the Air Force ROTC – Noah Bielat’s Sights are Set
College of Aviation
… High School were coming to an end in the spring of 2016, Western was the only college to which he applied and the … it all off, he minored in military studies and joined Western's Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) … will be plenty of his No. 1 -- flying. "I am absolutely looking forward to flying some of the coolest airplanes in …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/02/bielat