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Pursuing Airport and Operational Opportunities: Ricardo Escalante-Villalta is Catapulting from AZO to an Aviation Career

College of Aviation

… by Tom Thinnes on Everybody is unique in his or her own way, but Ricardo Escalante-Villalta can boast of another … affinity for all things aviation to a childhood home that was in the proximity of a major airport -- in his case two, … joining Lansing and Chicago's Midway as its other nearby service areas.  "I loved working there because of its group …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/escalante-villa

Alumni classnotes: Winter and spring 2025

W Magazine

… Col. Danny Bement , BS ‘66, MA ‘76, of Portage, Michigan, was one of 25 distinguished U.S. Army Cadet Command alumni … and Robin Williams. WMU Trustee Kelly K. Burris , BS ‘88, was reappointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to the Western … Babcock , BA ‘04, was named vice president of account services, for Detroit-based brand advocacy agency CRIMSON. …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/03/alumni-classnotes-winter-spring-2025

Climbing Higher - Mark Brady's Aviation Journey from WMU to IFL

College of Aviation

… Argentine American architect César Pelli. While Pelli was referring to the desire of our species to build taller … flight in 1903, humans have continued to look and push upwards. For WMU College of Aviation Alumnus Mark Brady, this … I was working at the College of Aviation for the Line Services department and made the decision to continue my …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2016/06/brady

Mac Rincon: Teaching at WMU—the ultimate homecoming

Haworth College of Business

… Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and a master’s degree in engineering … specialist I in marketing. “It has been incredibly rewarding to bring my decades of global industry experience to … a challenge—in the true fashion of a former engineer. He wanted his larger courses to be engaging and interactive. “I …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/gerardo-rincon-retirement

New engineering and applied sciences faculty usher in a bright future

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and applied sciences knowledge. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The hallways and labs of WMU’s College of Engineering and Applied … unexpected disturbances.” Babiceanu earned his Ph.D. in industrial and systems engineering from Virginia Tech. … Pillay also researches ways to enhance emergency medical services responses in urban areas using drones and seeks to …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/new-faculty

The Perfect Landing for Eli Lantz – WMU’s College of Aviation

College of Aviation

… a career in aviation is for them. Not so for Eli Lantz.  It was the WMU College of Aviation itself that did the … I knew it would be a good fit for me." It's turned out that way.  In addition to his studies, Lantz has been involved … days are done, Lantz wants to work for an airline "or air-service developer in some aspect.  Long term, I hope to work …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/09/eli-lantz

Joel Webley’s Words of Aviation Wisdom

College of Aviation

… and, instead, make yourself actively present in ways that enhance your student experience.  Join a student … and 2021 WMU College of Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award Winner, Joel Webley  "You would be amazed," he … and then as an assistant to the COA's director of student services.  He called it "a great experience.  I was able to …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/12/webley

Jason Anthony’s Allstate Avionics Aviation Ascension

College of Aviation

… of where he would polish his employment credentials. But it wasn't an exact route to Battle Creek's W. K. Kellogg … for the 2007 graduate of Gull Lake High School . There was a bit of a detour -- seven years worth -- when the … in the footsteps of his dad who retired from military service an an operator of heavy equipment.  While Anthony …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/06/anthony

Hints from Helmer – Charles Culminates Marine Tenure with Aviation Technical Operations Enrollment

College of Aviation

… Corps Ball  Request College of Aviation Information Helmer was raised in Six Lakes, Mich., located about 30 miles … its name from the geographic fact that the six bodies of water are a chain of lakes connected to each other. After … with Duncan, the largest privately owned business-jet service provider in the world. One of its main headquarters …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/02/helmer

WMU aviation instructor, student win statewide awards

News

… WMU aviation instructor, student win statewide awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The … among the best in the state’s aviation community. Stephanie Ward , instructor of airport operations, is 2025 Aviation … aims to attract talented professionals who can help enhance services at Michigan airports.”   Reed Hudson, right, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/mdot-aviation-educator-student-awards-2025