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… of where he would polish his employment credentials. But it wasn't an exact route to Battle Creek's W. K. Kellogg … for the 2007 graduate of Gull Lake High School . There was a bit of a detour -- seven years worth -- when the … Destined to earn a degree in 2018 in aviation maintenance technology , Anthony was well-school enough in …

… another option. For Calvin Freeland, the second option was a first cousin of the first. "When I enrolled at the … "I majored in flight science .  But when I decided it was not the lifestyle I wanted, I changed to the program in … who is a WMU junior enrolled in his second year of aviation-maintenance courses. "I just happened to find my calling a …

… in southern Florida harvesting bumper crops of tomatoes and watermelons, an occupation the now-U.S. citizen still … a flight from nearby Fort Myers to Dallas, Texas -- and he was dragged into that 2009 experience almost kicking and … me," he wrote years later in a scholarship application.  "I was very nervous as I boarded the plane with my mother, and …

… The Lovable Latvian, Janis Strupis is making waves in the WMU Aviation Technical Operations Program … on Growing up in Latvia, Janis Strupis easily made his way through water as a competitive swimmer.  Now, as a major … will be his professional career, Janis has enjoyed the maintenance-practice class taught by Brian Jansen.  "It was …

… Curtis "Doc" Swanson - WMU Aviation Hall of Honor Inductee Submitted by Tom Thinnes on "Doc" was born and raised in Illinois where he began looking to … aviation, while passing on his passion for aircraft design, maintenance and flight. Contact: Published by Tom Thinnes on …

… According to the WMU 2024-25 Career Outcomes Report:  100% of sales and business marketing graduates had … have a job related to their degree . “Selling the Western Way is the heart of the sales and business marketing … competitions, and the Kaiser Sales Lab overflows with awards from student teams each year. In the 2025-26 academic …

… Cruising in His Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on "If you want to do something in life," says Carr, "go for it … and pull aircraft," he says, "fuel them, and help with the maintenance and upkeep of the airport."  In that capacity, …

… hand to those who come after you. Souder admits that it wasn't easy for the Stillwater, Minn., native to add his name to the roster of … skill was sheet-metal bending, riveting, or interpreting maintenance manuals.  "I was taught to be professional and a …

… human factors. Thelen became interested in aviation when he was in middle school.  As a kid, he would attend air shows … with his family.  Some of his favorite memories include watching the Blue Angels, visiting the National Air and … experiences.  He has learned from experience about aircraft maintenance and inspections, insurance, and other legal …

… that transcend the trip itself, according to Dr. Russell Zwanka , director of the food marketing program.  The tour … connections to the industry are exactly why we have 100% job placement,” says Zwanka. “Our alumni are completely willing to help our …