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Propelling His Sights Forward: Brendan Slusser Benefits from the WMU Aviation Program

College of Aviation

… Propelling His Sights Forward: Brendan Slusser Benefits from the WMU Aviation Program … Brendan Slusser knows that one of the fairly simple card game's most exciting moments is when you can say, "I'm going … through both the good times and the bad, I would not be nearly the person that I am today if not for them.  They are …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/05/slusser

The Aviation Advantage: Ed Florek Flourishes in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… Technical Operations Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Each time you board an airliner, no doubt you wish good tidings for … Lake Michigan in what is referred to as "Chicagoland," he was the youngster who took apart the mechanical alarm clock … or the family's lawn mower to learn what made them tick.  Nearby the Calumet City community of just under 40,000 in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/09/florek

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… education from WMU. Apply to WMU Find your major Welcome to WMU's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Our … field Passion in research: Yomi Nathan’s journey to finding his niche Meet more students Pride points 98% of … state-of-the-art technology and specific engineering software. Ready to take the next step? Apply today. What are you …

https://wmich.edu/engineer

Strengthening Global Engagement Amid Global Challenges

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Strengthening Global Engagement Amid Global Challenges Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma … abroad more complicated. It is also challenging (but rewarding) for Haenicke Institute for Global Education staff … send WMU students out into the world every year. This year, nearly 500 students studied abroad on 78 programs in 27 …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/04/global-education-2026

Aviation the Apogee Way: Pascal Paffhausen and Austin Harper are the Dynamic Duo

College of Aviation

… Aviation the Apogee Way: Pascal Paffhausen and Austin Harper are the Dynamic Duo … path to Apogee Air based at Oakland International Airport near Detroit.  Two of the latest to trade in their Brown and … raised near a Holland — The Netherlands one — because his home country is Germany.  Apogee, an aircraft-management …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/01/apogee

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Chemical and Paper Engineering

… research and business in chemical and paper engineering. Elements of success, limitless support WMU's Department of … graduate degrees in paper and printing science, including an accelerated program open to WMU undergraduates; and … of Engineering and Applied Sciences Alumni Excellence Award in 2025. Read more about David and other award …

https://wmich.edu/chemical-paper/about

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Education Leadership, Research and Technology

… Officer of Olvera Enterprises, overseeing the Supermercado Mexico chain in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Born in … A scholarship denial at Western Michigan University nearly derailed his plans, but through persistence and guidance from advisor Erasmos Salinas, the decision was reversed. Kevin earned both his B.A. and M.A., …

https://wmich.edu/leadership/ocl/testimonials

Breaking it Down and Building it Up – Broderick Bebout Aims for A Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… to his WMU career, but also along for the ride is being something of a poster child for the concept that a condition … since 2015 when his family moved there from Chagrin Falls near Cleveland, Ohio.  His mechanical bent took him to the … 2021 graduate.  "The aviation industry is so exciting and always changing.  AT WMAA, everyone is always pushing for …

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

Medallion Scholar to cross ocean and cultures to continue military legacy

First-Year Faces

Medallion Scholar to cross ocean and cultures to continue … shock for Molly Cochran. “I’m an American citizen, but I was born in Sasebo, Japan,” she says. “There was a military … Michigan State and a school in Tennessee, where I would be near my aunt, but I liked this campus best. Michigan State …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/07/68548

Patricia Lee Thompson Dissertation Award

Graduate College

… Patricia Lee Thompson Dissertation Award Western Michigan University Graduate College Patricia … confirmation of candidacy. The designation of “candidacy” means that students have an approved dissertation committee; … student’s academic/scholarly accomplishments The scholarly scientific promise of the student Any other elements that …

https://wmich.edu/grad/fellowships-grants/thompson