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Magnificently Managing an Airport: Sarah Pagano’s Aviation Management and Operations Success

College of Aviation

… up near the airport that serves her home community of Midland, Mich., and today she is its "Top Gun" as manager.    … system.  Request College of Aviation Information  Pagano was raised in Midland, located in what is called the … man who learned about aviation from Orville Wright and was something of a mentor to Charles Lindbergh .  Another …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/08/pagano

Megan and Adam Turner - Passions United

College of Aviation

… On a macro level, the industry has united a world in ways never conceived.  Through the magic of flight, the … in childhood.  As a resident of Granger, Ind., Megan was inspired particularly by her aunt.  Both her aunt and … However, much like many in aviation, the ground under their landing gear changes often.  Megan has recently taken a job …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/11/turner

WMU business college continues service project for fifth consecutive year

Haworth College of Business

… . The Project  The project began in 2012 when the college was looking for a service activity in the community that could be repeated annually.  "Five years ago, we wanted to provide a meaningful community service project for … original Camp Custer was built in 1917 on 130 parcels of land, mainly small farms leased to the government by the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/10/43249

Humanities speaker series focuses on education in the 21st century

News

… 21st century, yet there are many obstacles on the road toward a quality education and the land of opportunity. College students often load up on debt … Hall, "Kindling of a Flame: Analogies to Light the Way for Technology in Education." Feb. 8: David Denby, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42622

School of Medicine announces accreditation at groundbreaking

News

… of Medicine—M.D.—degree. Announcement of the accreditation was made Oct. 12 by Dr. Hal B. Jenson , founding dean of the … of the new medical school." One simple but powerful word was repeated during Friday's groundbreaking ceremony: … Upjohn Co. in 1885. This property was the first piece of land he purchased, and we are fortunate and privileged to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2192

Goat work crew returns to campus for second helping

News

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—An even larger contingent of temporary landscape services workers will be on the Western Michigan … by Garrett and Gina Fickle from Munchers on Hooves in Coldwater. The original crew is back for a second helping of weeds and invasive species after chewing its way through nearly one-half acre of the unwanted vegetation …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40334

From spores to scores: WMU grad student cultivates connection through mycology, music

News

… student at Western Michigan University. "Foraging has always been part of my life. I don't think of it as a lifestyle—it's often styled that way on things like Instagram and TikTok where you see people … your forest. There is value in green space, in ponds, in wetlands and that value extends both to us and beyond us," she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66721

Spiritual Wellness Resources

Well-being Resources

… Social, Spiritual Asylum Lake Nature Preserve 274 acres of land that offers beautiful views and outdoor recreation on … drugs use, disruptive behavior, extreme withdrawal, self-harming, verbal or physical harassment, thoughts …

https://wmich.edu/well-being/resources/spiritual

Pathways of Change: Natives, Newcomers, and the Waterways of Northeastern North America

College of Arts and Sciences

… Pathways of Change: Natives, Newcomers, and the Waterways of Northeastern North America Dr. José António … to North America. They followed the St. Lawrence River inland and later founded forts in Quebec  (1608), Montreal …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/brandao-pathways-change

WMU and West Michigan Hispanic Chamber empower local entrepreneurs through bilingual accounting bootcamp

Professional Development

… with sustained support. After piloting several formats, we landed on the idea of an accounting bootcamp, and WMU proved … community where they are.”   The 5-week accounting bootcamp was hosted at the WMU Grand Rapids campus. The bootcamp, … fostering inclusive, impactful education beyond our campus walls,” says Joanne Roehm , director of WMU-Grand Rapids. …

https://wmich.edu/professional/news/2025/05/bilingual-accounting-bootcamp