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Kalamazoo Forward Ventures brings its inaugural $100K student pitch competition to WMU

News

… Forward Ventures brings its inaugural $100K student pitch competition to WMU Submitted by Paula M. Davis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A new … Breneman adds. “For us, a degree is a pursuit of purpose where students are empowered to learn and where an …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/01/kalamazoo-forward-ventures-brings-inaugural-wmu-student-pitch-competition

Passion in research: Yomi Nathan’s journey to finding his niche

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Passion in research: Yomi Nathan’s journey to finding his niche Submitted by Kayla Lambert on … United States. This choice brought him to Kalamazoo Valley Community College, which he chose because of the accessible … as a Vaccine Engineering Technician after graduating, where he gained valuable exposure to pharmaceutical …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/yomi-nathan-mechanical-engineering

Marcus Williams: From Seattle to Supersonic (Almost!)

College of Aviation

… Marcus Williams: From Seattle to Supersonic (Almost!) Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Growing … day.  That airport was (and is) Renton Municipal Airport, where Boeing assembles the 737.”  It is hard to imagine any … his CFII and MEI while employed.  While working for the company, the global aspect of aviation revealed itself to

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

WMU students claim top spots at DECA competition

Haworth College of Business

… WMU students claim top spots at DECA competition Submitted by Stacey Lowis on … Mac Graham teamed up for the business ethics competition where they took second place.   Liam Zoli found success in …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/deca-competition-2026

Preparing to Lead: William Murphy’s Aviation Management Approach

College of Aviation

… Preparing to Lead: William Murphy’s Aviation Management Approach … of Aviation is just as important as the insights gained by completing its academic and technical courses.   The junior …   He's a 2023 graduate of North Farmington High School where he took his share of advanced-placement courses in …

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

William Doe Delivers – From WMU to FedEx Express

College of Aviation

… William Doe Delivers – From WMU to FedEx Express Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Because as a … me to work and fulfill this at the same time.  I figured becoming a pilot equated to traveling and seeing the rest of … pilots in their seats," he says, "and determined who went where and when."  Doe current employment environment: the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/08/doe

Rising Above – Rachel Tuit’s Turn to Transform the World of Aviation

College of Aviation

… Rising Above – Rachel Tuit’s Turn to Transform the World of Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Rachel Tuit wants to become something she has never personally witnessed or … now," she says, "I don't really know any women who are where I want to get to, but being a part of WAI has been …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/tuit

Eric Johnson – Flying High from Mesaba to FlightSafety International

College of Aviation

… Eric Johnson – Flying High from Mesaba to FlightSafety International Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … preparing for escape slide training in 2005 The path to becoming a pilot was "just down the road" for the 1995 … had many conversations, and went to air shows and museums." Where to transfer his dreams to reality was a no-brainer.  …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/04/johnson

From Behind the Scenes at Disney to the Front Lines of Corporate Aviation - Matt Bila is No Stranger to the Wild World of Aviation Management

College of Aviation

… From Behind the Scenes at Disney to the Front Lines of Corporate Aviation - Matt Bila is No … High graduate, he mirrors many of his Bronco peers when it comes to the genesis of interest in aviation.  "I got bit by … first experience," he says, "I sensed that aviation was where I needed to be.  From then on, I spent most of my …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/12/bila

From Sun ‘n Fun to Air in Alaska – Chris Desmond’s Aviation Aspirations Continue to Soar

College of Aviation

… From Sun ‘n Fun to Air in Alaska – Chris Desmond’s Aviation Aspirations … prep the plane for the act," one of which was "a drunken comedy routine."  For the aid, Desmond bartered all kinds of … at the nearby flight school, Tailwheels Etc. Inc., where he was working on his pilot's license.  "I began …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/05/desmond