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LZ Granderson returns to WMU to inspire next generation of journalists
College of Arts and Sciences
… WMU to inspire next generation of journalists Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on LZ Granderson returned as a visiting … front of students,” says Granderson. “I’ve taught at USC, Northwestern and University of Chicago, but this is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73669
Music therapy student finds belonging through mental health advocacy
News
… and support, have found new purpose in helping people struggling with expressing emotions find their own voice. "The … some of the darkest times in my life. I was like, 'You know what, if there's anything else I was put on this earth … in the memory of beating Christian in a game of Giant Uno and the ego boost that came with it. "But then we put …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71821
Faculty, grad students travel to Japan to explore pandemic response
College of Arts and Sciences
… travel to Japan to explore pandemic response Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With more than … worth noting that, culturally, Japan is not known for hugging or shaking hands, so there was already some built-in … Japan she had gained studying at Rikkyo University in Ikebukuro as an undergraduate. “I was able to make connections …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70129
The Migration of Jonathan Miller - A SouthWestern Journey to Success
College of Aviation
… that place in time. President Barack Obama inherited an economic environment that financial historians rate as being on … of that was the airline industry, which is normally in the upper stratosphere of opportunity when it … for about 25 years. "Airlines went bankrupts, pilots were furloughed, and pay-cuts were a daily occurrence," he says, …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2020/01/jonathanmiller
The Concept of Home
Study Abroad
… and most recently in Granada, a Spanish city I was lucky enough to visit. After spending just 3 days in Granada, the … punch in the face in the best way possible. I still don’t know exactly what home means but in this blog I’m going to … we can figure it out together. Written by: Maggie Neuman Major: Business Location: Burgos, Spain I’ve …
https://wmich.edu/studyabroad/blog/2019/12/conceptofhome
Get Up and Gokey: Garrett Marches His Way to Delta
College of Aviation
… making collegiate progress on his future path in life that now features paychecks authorized by Delta Air Lines . That … from Paw Paw took him to the aviation museum in Kalamazoo known as the Air Zoo . An airplane ride courtesy of the … with him to class to complement a doctorate from Northern Arizona University and a master's from Arizona …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2020/08/gokey
Pride and Passion: Mitchell Patterson Aviation Technician Extraordinaire
College of Aviation
… of Aviation with a major in aviation maintenance technology and a minor in business management . He prepped for his current post … corporate flight department. He and his wife -- plus dog -- now call The Alamo City home. He came in contact with …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2020/02/202002mitchellpatterson
William Doe Delivers – From WMU to FedEx Express
College of Aviation
… Information "My interest in aviation simply came from another passion of mine -- traveling," he says. "I wanted a … traveling and seeing the rest of the world. Little did I know that the aviation industry would become another personal … he faced similar duties as with Kalitta, but with a "much bigger operation, way more crew members, and a larger fleet of …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2021/08/doe
A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots
College of Aviation
… wanted to do after high school, I decided to go against the norm and become a pilot." That she has, along with completing a minor in Spanish at Western. Whitcomb and his family during … from home for me. I transferred in as a junior and minored in business." Pleyer, Whitcomb with Kam Bellfy and …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2023/02/karleighandmitch
2023 LPA Scholarship Program
College of Aviation
… 2023 LPA Scholarship Program The Latino Pilots Association (LPA) Scholarship Program The Latino Pilots Association (LPA) is pleased to announce they have $181,500 in flight training scholarships …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/scholarships/blog/2023/07/lpa