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Winning with Warner: Scott's Aviation Management Maturation

College of Aviation

… Winning with Warner: Scott's Aviation Management Maturation Submitted by … within aviation. These positions allowed me to engage in aerospace and defense, consulting and aviation education … works for L3 Aviation Products (L3 Technologies) as a Service, Repair, and Overhaul Administrator in Grand Rapids, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/warner-0

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

College of Aviation

… known an industry that can get into people's blood the way aviation does,” stated Robert Six, founder of … Information! From this initial experience, young Grayson was hooked. “I was extremely curious to know how the heavy … she also embraced the many opportunities offered by a full service university. Understanding the global nature of …

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

Marcus Williams: From Seattle to Supersonic (Almost!)

College of Aviation

… and Boeing.  For Marcus Williams the influence of the aerospace giant would have a profound effect on his … is today.  For as long as he can remember, Williams has always had an infatuation with aviation.  Not only were planes … Not deterred, Williams returned to his roots: Galvin Flying Service where he once again worked as a line service

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/03/williams

WMU closes early Jan. 27 because of severe weather

News

… by Emily Doran on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, all WMU campuses will close at 2 p.m. today, … to a virtual format or be canceled. Campus services Waldo Library and Zhang Legacy Collections Center will close … 2022, Dec. 22—Impending severe winter weather and blizzard warning cause the University to close early on the final day …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/early-release-january-27-2026

Striking the right chord: From mock interview to music classroom

College of Education and Human Development

… Mich.—When music education student, Madison Vogel , walked into a mock interview during one of the College of … she expected a chance to practice. What she got instead was a life-changing opportunity. Hosted multiple times … for students while seeing if any students might be of service to our school community,” says Dailey . “The …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/05/art-education-alumni-lands-job-schoolcraft

Captain Albert Glenn - WMU Advisory Board Member, retires from FedEX

College of Aviation

… of the Advisory Board for the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP).   Captain Glenn’s career at … His long career with FedEx includes work in customer service, the global operation control center, and pilot … Board at Western Michigan University. Additionally, he was the 2007-2011 USA F3A Aerobatic team manager. As a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/03/glenn

Winter recess 2025-26: Know your campus hours

News

… Dec. 24 , through  Friday, Jan. 2, 2026 . Some campus services will close or operate during limited hours until … 24 and reopen on  Jan. 5 .  Online ticket information is always available.    Sindecuse Health Center , including the … Jan. 2 and will reopen for regular hours on Jan. 5 .    Waldo Library is closed Dec. 14 with limited hours until the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/check-winter-2025-recess-hours

First Year Fun and Medallion Scholarship Success: Makenzie Russell Ascends at WMU Aviation

College of Aviation

… WMU College of Aviation , she is an avid hockey player and was awarded Western's prestigious Medallion Scholarship for … the Medallion selectors.  But so did her community-service "chops."  "I was heavily involved in the … From left to right: Mom (Jenifer), Russell, Nataleigh, Kaeleigh (sister), and Dad (Brian) Want some more?  "I am …

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

Pride and Passion: Mitchell Patterson Aviation Technician Extraordinaire

College of Aviation

… about her later. What Patterson saw at the museum -- World War I biplanes, World War II Pacific Theater warbirds, relics from the pivotal … That quality of a resume pointed Patterson to United Services Automobile Association (USAA) , a Fortune 500 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/mitchellpatterson

From Intern to Operator: Hudson's Aviation Management Journey

College of Aviation

… at the Kellogg Center in East Lansing with MDOT Office of Aeronautics Director, Bryan Budds (left). Reed Hudson is one … years, spent much of the time up in the sky and not on the water.  "Being able to watch him fly and be a role model," … operator at Cherry Capital, as well as offering charter services, airplane management, and sales.  "Both of these …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/04/hudson