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Building Her Future, One Aircraft at a Time: The Journey of WMU’s Natalie Smeltzer
College of Aviation
… And that assignment won't be far from her roots. Smeltzer was born and raised in Holland, Mich., a Lake Michigan … extravaganza that celebrates its Dutch heritage. It was in her home community where a career in aviation dawned … the 2023 graduate of Black River Public High School. "I was able to 'fly,' well really 'crash' in a simulator, and …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/smeltzer
Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week
News
… Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week Submitted by Erin Flynn on … to 1 p.m . at the College of Aviation in Battle Creek. Awards Each year, the University recognizes exemplars in … Employee of the Year and Student Advisor of the Year awards. Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year Mario …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/western-celebrates-student-employee-appreciation-week-2026
The Migration of Jonathan Miller - A SouthWestern Journey to Success
College of Aviation
… pilot. Timing is said to be everything, but that dimension wasn't working at all for Miller when he graduated from the … cusp of repeating The Great Depression. Symbolic of that was the airline industry, which is normally in the upper … hard and there were no flying jobs available. Heck, it was a challenge finding employment in any field." An …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/01/jonathanmiller
Tierney’s Travels – the Recruitment and Retention of Shelbi Tierney
College of Aviation
… graduated from Henry Ford II High School in 2011. There was Chicago, naturally; Milwaukee, easily; and metropolises on the East Coast and in … her chosen profession -- a pilot recruiter for Republic Airways' LIFT Academy, its new flight school. In this role, …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/05/tierney
From Rockford to Republic - Marty Coaker's Aviation Journey
College of Aviation
… Thinnes on Marty Coaker grew up in Rockford, MI. Aviation was in his blood and he wanted to transcend the confines of gravity. According to Coaker, “My parents say that it’s (aviation) always been something that I wanted. As long as I can …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/09/coaker
Best-selling author to share war letters from U.S. troops
News
… Best-selling author to share war letters from U.S. troops Submitted by Anonymous (not … will share correspondence from U.S. soldiers in American wars during a visit to the campus of Western Michigan … an all-volunteer initiative that honors veterans and active-duty troops by preserving their wartime letters and emails. …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/112
Marcus Williams: From Seattle to Supersonic (Almost!)
College of Aviation
… is today. For as long as he can remember, Williams has always had an infatuation with aviation. Not only were planes being built in his home of Seattle, Wash., they were also present in the sky. With a … dreamed. According to Williams, “As a toddler, I used to always have an interest in the airport my parents would drive …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/03/williams
WMU earns its sixth consecutive 'military friendly' designation
News
… their families. The annual Military Friendly Schools list was announced Sept. 23 by Victory Media , which produces … and Military Spouse. The military friendly designation is awarded to the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and … of veterans and to help them transition from their active duty roles to the life of a student. New leadership for that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19401
U.S. Air Force Band presents free concert at Miller Auditorium
News
… Air Force. Stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., it is one of six musical ensembles that … Corps dance band, the current band consists of 18 active duty Airmen musicians including one vocalist. Through the … the world, and local performances throughout metropolitan Washington, D.C. For smaller, more intimate venues, the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15993
Michael Coldagelli’s “Go For Shot” – Attend WMU and Pursue an Aviation Career
College of Aviation
… latter is in New Berlin, Wis., a western suburb of Milwaukee where about 40,000 folks reside. Request College of … 1925 to 1987 before it merged with Delta Air Lines. "I always begged him to share stories of his time flying and … did between his junior and senior year in high school. "It was a great opportunity to experience what an aviation …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/04/coldagelli