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The Kalam-AZO Connection - WMU Broncos at the Helm of the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport
College of Aviation
… (AZO) , these duties are held by an elite group of individuals who have a couple of strong connections: their … Operations Supervisor. At one time, each of these four was a Blue Devil, Husky, Trojan, or Northman. However, in … Reid’s responsibility to promote the airport and its service. This includes time spent developing the airport’s …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2016/02/connection
Takeoffs and Touchdowns – Matt Thaler Scores with Delta
College of Aviation
… and Corey Davis have something in common other than their diplomas. Both have made it "in The Bigs," "in The Show," "on Broadway." Davis plays in front of thousands of people and before … In that capacity, he fostered the initiative to secure bus service for aviation students from the main Western campus …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/08/thaler
The Aviation Advantage: Ed Florek Flourishes in Aviation Technical Operations
College of Aviation
… Each time you board an airliner, no doubt you wish good tidings for the people in control of the aircraft, that they … Lake Michigan in what is referred to as "Chicagoland," he was the youngster who took apart the mechanical alarm clock … the Boeing 767 is the wide-body airliner that has been in service since 1982, has been upgraded since then, and …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/09/florek
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 … learned those lessons rather well if his resume is any indication. Being an ambassador, he says, polished his … on-demand DC-9 flights for USA Jet Airlines , a cargo service located at Willow Run Airport near Ypsilanti, all …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/vanhowe
WMU again called best buy, top-100 school by Washington Monthly
News
… WMU again called best buy, top-100 school by Washington Monthly Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … encouraging students to give back to the nation through service, and promoting social mobility by recruiting and graduating low-income students. The editors also, for the second year, credited universities for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/08/18297
Anna K. Campbell obituary
News
… Michigan University assistant professor of psychology, died Dec. 16, 2016 . She was 81. Campbell retired from WMU in 1999 after 24 years of service to the University. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39375
Theoretical nuclear physicist to receive Emerging Scholar Award
News
… Theoretical nuclear physicist to receive Emerging Scholar Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Litvinova KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A leading figure in the field of theoretical nuclear physics will … a Difference, Distinguished Faculty Scholar, Distinguished Service and Distinguished Teaching awards. It is part of …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55331
Native American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion
News
… American Student Organization recognized as exemplar in diversity and inclusion Submitted by Erin Flynn on NASO … as fashion models for Indigenous fashion designer Jillian Waterman. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—For fostering an inclusive … right, receives an eagle feather for his leadership and service on the Pokagon Tribal Youth Council from John …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/excellence-diversity-award-2025-native-american-student-organization
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 … Request College of Aviation Information Plus, in rounding out her path toward becoming a well-rounded and solidly … the way, she met a "WASP," a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots who flew civilian missions during World War …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/tuit
Students uplift community stories through film
College of Arts and Sciences
… uplift community stories through film Submitted by Sara Dillon on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University's Dr. Lusike Mukhongo is redefining service-learning through her film and media production … of a WMU experience-driven learning grant along with Wendy Swalla , senior instructional designer, and Shawn Tenney , …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/10/arts-sciencesnews202410mukhongocomm3550