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Women's aviation team places first among collegiate competitors
News
… aviation team places first among collegiate competitors Submitted by Deanne Puca on Left to right, Lauren Quandt, … The 2018 race, which has its roots in an event that began in 1929, followed a zigzag route that started in … fixed-wing aircraft using visual flight rules. Air racing became popular in the 1920s, but women pilots were forbidden …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47841
Connecting with Hannah Kovachevich: the sales role model
Haworth College of Business
… Connecting with Hannah Kovachevich: the sales role model Submitted by Amy Coughenour on Hannah Kovachevich KALAMAZOO, … myself and others. I never would have thought I would become the president of our student organization; however, my peers and professors encouraged me to become a leader. I wanted to be a role model for those who …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70678
Visiting scholar produces important sustainability and recycling research
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… produces important sustainability and recycling research Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … Technologies. He arrived at Western in fall 2021 and will be at the University through the 2022-23 academic year. The … 60 articles (Google Scholar). His research at Western has been supported by the Scientific and Technological Research …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69741
Recognizing a nearly 30-year, distinguished partnership
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… Recognizing a nearly 30-year, distinguished partnership Submitted by Lindsey Haehnel on Dr. Sam Ramrattan presenting in … of publication citations, dozens of committee memberships and consulting projects, many patents and academic … metal casting. And the importance of metal casting cannot be overstated. Although the industry comprises primarily …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/73461
Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list
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… Western climbs in 'Best for Vets' list Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University continues its distinction of being named one of the nation's best institutions for …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73500
Returning to hometown leads grad student to find missing puzzle piece
Haworth College of Business
… Returning to hometown leads grad student to find missing puzzle piece Submitted by Amy Coughenour on … wanted to expand her skills and knowledge. She found that being back in Michigan gave her the push she needed to … says Williams. “This flexibility was essential to me in being able to pursue my education while continuing my …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74252
Coding academy for underrepresented youth finds home at WMU
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… academy for underrepresented youth finds home at WMU Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on Lois Rodgers Renner-Lewis, … of hosting classes around the area, the Milo Coding Academy began holding classes and club meetings at Western Michigan … In addition to offering technology resources, classrooms and lecture halls, the Floyd Hall namesake holds special …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75299
Western announces 2024 class of Presidential Innovation Professors
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… 2024 class of Presidential Innovation Professors Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan … of Research and Innovation is recognizing two faculty members for their advanced and creative study. Drs. Devin Bloom … , associate professor of public administration, have been awarded three-year Presidential Innovation …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75300
Scott Austin, Director of Aircraft Maintenance - WMU
College of Aviation
… Scott Austin Scott knew from a young age he wanted to be in the aviation industry. He grew up in Lawrence, Michigan where across the road from his home was a small … he came back to a full time position with WMU. Scott became a full time floor mechanic for WMU in 1996, again …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2013/05/austin
Northern Jet Management: Scheduler
College of Aviation
… at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan and with bases in Naples, Florida and Wheeling, … to join our Grand Rapids Team. The ideal candidate will be a quick thinker, team player, and have a passion for … flight or relaying messages to clients, book crew hotel rooms, rental cars and airline tickets. Manages schedule …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/jobs/blog/2022/01/njmscheduler