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Graduate student set to earn first dual degrees from WMU and University of Lisbon

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… from WMU and University of Lisbon Submitted by Cindy Wagner on João Pedro Sousa KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Pivoting during … college can be difficult but it can also be exciting and rewarding. And João Pedro Sousa is experiencing just that. His … and director of the laboratory of smart and advanced materials, serves as the committee chair. She is a materials …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71261

World's medievalists set to flock to Kalamazoo for annual congress

News

… German, Greek and Latin will be explored, as will the material cultures of Europe, Asia and the Mediterranean … series, which is endowed in memory of Archibald Cason Edwards Sr. and Sarah Stanley Gordon Edwards , will bring scholars of distinction to the congress …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/05/46742

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

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Mich.—When mechanical engineering student Dorian Olson was little, his personal hero was a popular one. Marvel’s Iron Man has been an inspiration … and have learned more effective ways of absorbing the material, and how to balance learning multiple different …

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

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

The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter

News

… The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. James … all while riding on the leading edge of the computer wave. In fact, most students he sat next to at his two … managing jobs and his education, especially pulling double duty on degrees over the last couple of years. "I actually …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71590

Taking Off with Tom Deckard - An Aviation Life Fulfilled

College of Aviation

… a young high school student, his infatuation with aviation was sparked after meeting a group of pilots at the local … Elkhart, Indiana.  This triggered something in him, and it wasn’t long before Deckard clicked with a former U.S. Air … the experienced pilot about aviation and flying, Deckard was hooked - he knew he wanted to fly for the Air Force. By …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/09/deckard

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

College of Aviation

… in the north-central sector of the state -- and one far away wasn't a suitable option.  Still determined to give it a … recalls that she could not have been more wrong.  "I was incredibly impressed that the vast majority responded …

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

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

College of Aviation

… Gaining his Western Wings and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation … 2006.  After completing a degree-partnership program at Sunway College in his home country for students bound for the …   Seven of the nine founding members of PAPA: Brian Ishikawa, Nigel Tam, Timothy Wong, Harley Pasiderio, Emily …

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

Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation

W Magazine

… or when we did have a house, we didn't have heat or water. We got to a point where we lived in an abandoned … the Seita Scholars Program. "For a long time, I felt that I wasn't worthy of going to college," Justin says. "It wasn't …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818

Barrier-breaking book program offers new chapter for parents of nonnative English speakers

W Magazine

… Their parents work hard to provide for their families and want to provide a good education for their children." … childhood experience and not having those available when I was growing up," says Gutierrez, who moved to the United … this is something that's long overdue. I feel like it's my duty," says Gutierrez, remembering the challenges she faced …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69835