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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 Theof Aviation and a founding member of the campus chapter of what is now known as the  Organization of Black Aerospace … turbulence a student can encounter when in pursuit of a career in the aviation industry.  That's why, despite a …

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

Tommy Szymanski Sizes Up the World of Aviation Management and Operations

College of Aviation

… Tommy Szymanski Sizes Up the World of Aviation Management and Operations Submitted by … at a major airport in the middle of the night.   But that's what happened to Szymanski, now in his final year as a major … main departure and arrival runways," he says.  "The tests are done by driving the length of the runway at 40 mph and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/04/syzmanski

Bronco Food Pantry Assistant receives Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year award

Montgomery Essential Needs

… Pantry Assistant receives Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year award Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on Every spring, student employees across campus are celebrated for their critical contributions to campus … peers have the support they need. He's a great example of what can happen when you encourage/empower a student and …

https://wmich.edu/essential-needs/news/2026/04/student-employee-year-award

Who’s the Bos – in the world of Aviation it will soon be Joseph!

College of Aviation

… Who’s the Bos – in the world of Aviation it will soon be Joseph! Submitted by Tom Thinnes on "What you know" enhances any resume and "Who you know" can … specialist Jessica Birnbaum who brings to her classes career experiences at several major airports.  To prep for …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/11/bos

WMU Cold Case Program recognized as national benchmark for student-police partnerships

News

… is a force multiplier for law enforcement agencies as they work to resolve a backlog of cold case homicide … homicide cases in just one semester.   Eddy, Kuersten and Suarez at the International Homicide Investigators Association … Case Program so impactful,” Eddy says.   The success is what drew Detective Sgt. Chris Suarez , retired from …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/cold-case-program-national-benchmark-international-homicide-investigators

Grayson's Anatomy - The Parts and Pieces of a Professional Pilot

College of Aviation

… Grayson's Anatomy - The Parts and Pieces of a Professional Pilot Submitted by … in flight was grounded in reality. She wanted to know what made planes work and who was responsible for operating … faculty or staff member, Grayson replied, “Oh boy! There are so many!” However, after a short contemplation, she …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2017/08/grayson

Western celebrates faculty excellence with tenure and promotions

News

… 42 Western Michigan University faculty members reached new career milestones after receiving tenure or promotions approved by the WMU Board of Trustees on June 25. The following faculty members received tenure: Mauro …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/faculty-tenure-promotions-june-2026

Any Einstein Can Fly a Plane. It takes a Special Kind to Jump Out of One – the SkyDive Broncos!

College of Aviation

… Fly a Plane. It takes a Special Kind to Jump Out of One – the SkyDive Broncos! Submitted by Tom Thinnes on This kind … of the SkyDive Broncos practicing maneuvers on the ground What they all share is the adrenalin fix that energizes their existence -- …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/10/skydive

Leadership advice from an expert: Major General Rod Faulk

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With extensive leadership in both the U.S. Army and corporations, Major General Rod Faulk, B.B.A.’87, shares insight into what it takes to lead organizations and how students can …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69760

Aiming High with the Air Force ROTC – Noah Bielat’s Sights are Set

College of Aviation

… Aiming High with the Air Force ROTC – Noah Bielat’s Sights are Set Submitted … . While the Portage, Mich., resident is not quite certain what is the root cause of his career choice, Bielat's …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/02/bielat