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From Kent (WA) to Kalamazoo (MI), Jennifer Nguyen’s Medallion Journey Takes Flight

College of Aviation

… From Kent (WA) to Kalamazoo (MI), Jennifer Nguyen’s Medallion Journey … and immediate family were on the wrong side of the Vietnam War, which forced many of their peers to leave the home … a rock-centered eye on an aviation career — just an awareness that something had to, or was going to, happen.  …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/nguyen

In Print, summer 2026

W Magazine

… respond to changing legal guidance following the decision. Award-winning author’s new collection explores the life of … a memoir. Faculty specialist’s textbook promotes screen awareness for early childhood educators Melinda Holohan , … world. Published by Teachers College Press, “Screen‑Aware Early Childhood: A Realistic Approach to Helping Young …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/print-summer-2026

Lieutenant Colonel Caitlin Hinterman

Military Science and Leadership

… (DDSB), Decatur, GA; Plans Officer, 1188th DDSB, Arifjan, Kuwait; Company Commander, 231st ICTC, Athens, GA; Operations … 364th Sustainment Command- Expeditionary (ESC), Marysville, WA; SPO Plans Officer, 364th ESC, Marysville, WA; Assignment Officer, Human Resources Command (HRC), Fort …

https://wmich.edu/rotc/directory/hinterman

Lemmer named John O. Hallquist Endowed Professor in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Aerospace Engineering at Western Michigan University. The award recognizes her exceptional professional distinction, … is the development of a high-speed retarding potential analyzer diagnostic tool, which is emerging as an industry … bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from WMU in 1970 and went on to receive a master’s degree and Ph.D. in …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/06/kristina-lemmer-hallquist-endowed-professor

All in the numbers: Broncos Lead intern helps local tourist org make data-informed decisions

News

… Kalamazoo. Over the course of the spring 2026 semester, he was charged with helping the tourism organization manage and … of choice before graduation drew him to the program.   “I wanted more than just classroom knowledge, and this program … like communication, collaboration and leadership."   “I wanted more than just classroom knowledge, and this program …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/broncos-lead-internship-arshpreet-singh-discover-kalamazoo

Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf

College of Aviation

… University College of Aviation with a degree in what was then known as flight technology:   On "9-11" he was in the Pentagon when the hijacked airliner slammed into … overseas deployments to Japan, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar.  More often than not, he was in command of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf

Tadege Muluayehu

The Evaluation Lab

… What inspired you to join the Evaluation Lab? I didn't just want to analyze data. I wanted it to mean something. My studies have been building … isn't a footnote; it's the point. That's where I wanted to grow. How does your work in the Lab relate to your …

https://wmich.edu/evaluation-lab/directory/muluayehu-tadege

Gaining Altitude with Guadalupe Guzman Ramos – Current WMU Aviation Flight Science Student and Future Professional Pilot

College of Aviation

… in southern Florida harvesting bumper crops of tomatoes and watermelons, an occupation the now-U.S. citizen still … a flight from nearby Fort Myers to Dallas, Texas -- and he was dragged into that 2009 experience almost kicking and … me," he wrote years later in a scholarship application.  "I was very nervous as I boarded the plane with my mother, and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/guzmanramos

In Memoriam, summer 2026

W Magazine

… ’51, Nov. 29, 2025, Grand Rapids, MI   Ona Eileene (Pappe) Wall , BA ’52, MA ’64, Dec. 7, 2025, Grandville, MI Muriel … Robins , BA ’54, Nov. 24, 2025, Livonia, MI Willard Howard Mejeur , BS ’54, Dec. 10, 2025, Cadillac, MI Thomas Edward Fricke , BA ’55, Oct. 7, 2025, Torch Lake, MI Floyd …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/memoriam-summer-2026

New study abroad experience for first-year students launches a WMU education in the Dominican Republic

Study Abroad

… April 22 at 6 p.m., to learn more. WMU Study Abroad will award a $500 scholarship to any student participating in … geographic and gender‑related factors shape economic pathways. Students visiting a modern sugar mill in San Pedro de …

https://wmich.edu/study-abroad/news/2026/02/first-year-study-abroad