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Updates in Academic Affairs

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Updates in Academic Affairs Updates in Academic Affairs is … unit staff invited to special meeting, new WMU Signature program to debut this fall. April 18, 2016 … Reclaim the "W" provides second chance for students struggling academically and holiday greetings from Provost …

https://wmich.edu/provost/newsletter

Math and science experts chosen for teaching fellowship program

News

… rural schools. KALAMAZOO—The third class of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Woodrow Wilson Michigan Teaching Fellows , … to Western Michigan University to be part of a program designed to provide Michigan's high-need urban and rural … schools. The newly selected 2013 class is the third group of fellows named in Michigan since the program was …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8125

WMU student recruiting and orientation captivating from afar

News

… lives,” she says. “We’re offering so much that groups tend to be smaller than via traditional, on-campus visit … featured Dr. Larry Mallak presenting about the role of design in engineering and technology disciplines, says Megan … such as WMUx, the Office of Student Engagement, WMU Signature and more for optimal student onboarding …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59384

Early childhood educator appointed board president of Kalamazoo County Ready 4s

College of Education and Human Development

… professional development, tuition assistance and family support.  "It's a mission that I believe in so deeply about … the trajectory of a child's life that I just want to support it in anyway I can," says Nelson. "And if I'm asked … as the new board president."    Program Benefits The biggest benefit of the program for most families is the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/07/72088

The Rise of Rochon – Randall’s Aviation Journey and The Power of Giving Back

College of Aviation

… mentor and counsel the college's current enrollees. He's logged more than a few miles in the friendly skies since his … of some of the long flights we would conduct." Next step up the ladder was  JetBlue , again as a First Officer in … WMU College of Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award,  signifying his role in making the aviation industry look …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2019/09/rochon2019

An "AAR"guably Great Experience - Will Wales Internship with AAR Corp

College of Aviation

… include maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO), parts supply, integrated solutions, and manufacturing of composite … Gear Performance Based Logistics Program (LGPBL) and assigns AAR the responsibility of handling the repair work and … is an American, military four-engine turboprop aircraft designed for troop, medivac, and cargo transport. The Boeing …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2019/09/walesaar

From the Windy City to WMU – Brett Been Takes to the Sky

College of Aviation

… similar enough for him to charter a flight plan toward an upcoming destination -- a first officer for SkyWest Airlines … American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Been also chalks up his good fortune to the quality of instructors available … Been hit a fade on a drive and stick a pitch near the cup, Ostrom played a big role in steering Been toward Western …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/alumni/blog/2020/10/been

The ABCs of Braden Wilson: Aviation, Broncos, and Camaraderie

College of Aviation

… "Brady" has bunched together a number of activities, all designed to maximize the enjoyment of this phase of his … status as a work experience was the time he logged with Annie Quardokus , manager of aviation dispatch and … thwarted because of the Covid pandemic.  From getting up at 3 a.m. to catch a flight to Endeavor's headquarters in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2021/01/braden

Getting Airborne with WMU Aviation Student Adaora Osolu

College of Aviation

… Jefferson and Ben Franklin.  Comparable females would be super athlete Babe Didrikson Zaharias and Hollywood legend … who hails from a Chicago suburb.  "He provided a very supportive and friendly learning atmosphere," Osolu says.  "I … she'd like to work for a major airline and eventually be assigned to international flights. Way down the line, she …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2021/09/osolu

From Oman to Aviation to America – Amna AI Bulushi Finds Her Fit in Aviation Management and Operations

College of Aviation

… from Oman's embassy in the United States and the energetic support from her family, she would be preparing for all of … the ever-developing landscapes of styles, colors and designs in the fashion industry.  It's also a way for me to … knows?  Amna Al Belushi may someday be in a position to design the new look and uniforms of team Qatar Airways.    …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2024/04/bulushi