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The Migration of Jonathan Miller - A SouthWestern Journey to Success

College of Aviation

… The Migration of Jonathan Miller - A SouthWestern Journey to Success … to get to work. That's what Jonathan Miller did as part of reaching his goal to become a commercial pilot. Timing is … who hails from Barrington, Ill., and attended a high school in nearby Palatine, vividly remembers his …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/01/jonathanmiller

Celebrating Legends: 2025 Hall of Honor & Diversity Award Recipients

College of Aviation

… Celebrating Legends: 2025 Hall of Honor & Diversity Award Recipients Submitted by Tom … Legacy Each year, the Western Michigan University College of Aviation proudly recognizes individuals whose passion, … aviation industry and the WMU community. The Aviation Hall of Honor and the Excellence in Diversity Award are two of

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/10/ard

The Hagan Hangar: A Family’s Legacy Takes Wing at Western Michigan University

College of Aviation

… during their sister's Wings Ceremony at the WMU College of Aviation It's not quite the Hagan College of Aviation at … current squadron of flight instructors; and Jacob, a high school senior who will enroll in WMU's curriculum in … "Although my parents worked for Delta, coming out of high school I really didn't know what I wanted to do," he says.  …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/06/hagan

Celebrating the 2026 College of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ Presidential Scholars

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Celebrating the 2026 College of Engineering and Applied Sciences’ Presidential Scholars … Mich.— Every year, Western Michigan University's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences honors outstanding … a flight test engineering course at Naval Test Pilot School.”   Buccilli will be returning to Boeing Vertical …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/04/2026-presidential-scholars

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

College of Aviation

… The Rise of Rochon – Randall’s Aviation Journey and The Power of Giving Back Submitted by Tom Thinnes on When exploring … Academies) --that provides middle and high school students the opportunity to cultivate a career in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/09/rochon2019

From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg

College of Aviation

… From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Ever watch one of those emergency helicopters sit down at a hospital … and a member of the class of 1986 at Portage Central High School, Vanderberg used a seven-year stint in the U.S. Army …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/vanderberg

Gaining his Western Wings and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation Career

College of Aviation

… and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on 2011 WMU … have shared the skies with a plane bearing an insignia of a country that doesn't share his views and perspectives. … Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur where he earned his high school diploma in 2006.  After completing a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/woo

Aviation, Broncos, and Cars – Brayden Broad’s Aviation Maintenance Career is Set to Go Far!

College of Aviation

… is Set to Go Far! Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU College of Aviation Technical Operations student Brayden Broad … world) as a toddler," says the 2023 graduate of Alpena High School, "I've had a huge passion for aviation.  He got me … curriculum. He says he took a gander at what other schools offered "numerous times, especially for the sake of

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/broad

BSON partners with University Libraries to enhance medication training

College of Health and Human Services

… by Jillian Fraze on KALAMAZOO, Mich. — The Bronson School of Nursing is redefining how nursing students learn … in medication administration is a critical component of nursing education. It requires students to integrate …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/02/med-training

Strengthening Global Engagement Amid Global Challenges

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Braaksma on A note from the Associate Vice President of Global Education Dr. Rosemary Max is the Associate Vice President of Global Education at Western Michigan University. It has … In its initial phase, it involved reviewing 10 years of enrollment data and meeting with campus partners to share …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/04/global-education-2026