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CWU's Pop-Up Thrift Boutique Brings Affordable Fashion to Ellensburg
Because fabulous clothes deserve a second look, new and gently used name-brand clothing, accessories, shoes, and more...

CWU purchases aircraft to increase airline careers
More people are traveling than ever before, and with the recent wave of retired pilots, plus new FFA regulations,...

Horizon Air Funds CWU Pilot Development Program; Donates $10K Flight Simulator
Horizon Air, the regional airline flying as Alaska Airlines, and Central Washington University have signed an agreement...

Celebrate a Bold, New Era of CWU Aviation January 25
There is a lot to celebrate: a shiny new fleet of Piper Archers, an independent flight school, and enduring industry...

Prepare For Takeoff: Pilot Shortage Provides Lift To Aviation Students
Piloting a jetliner was once a glamorous profession. Then came the 9/11 terror attacks, airline bankruptcies and...

CWU's Amy Hoover Featured in General Aviation News
If the best way to learn something is to teach it, then one would be wise to look towards Dr. Amy Hoover for flying...

CWU aviation program looking at future growth
Central Washington University's aviation program is growing as the demand for pilots increases, but the department...

CWU wants to lease part of main airport hangar
Kittitas County is reviewing a proposed lease agreement between Central Washington University and Midstate for hangar...

Airlines Recruiting Like Crazy To Address Pilot Shortage
"Eighteen-year-old high school senior Chase Van Dyk of Enumclaw, Washington, is also excited to contemplate a pilot...

CWU, Midstate Aviation Sign Agreement to Enhance Airport Services, Aviation Program
Providing CWU’s Aviation program with some much-needed elbow room, and allowing Midstate Aviation to modify its FBO...

CWU First in State to Offer Computer Science Teaching Endorsement
Starting in the fall, Central Washington University will become the first university in Washington State offering its...

CWU recommends keeping aviation program in Ellensburg
Central Washington University administrators recommend the school keep its aviation program at Bowers Field in...