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From co-owner to consultant to volunteer, industrial engineering alumna’s career is dedicated to data-driven solutions

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by Kayla Lambert on Amber Johnson, B.S.E'18, at the Alumni Awards with Spire Award winner Margean Gladysz, B.S.E'75, the …   Between co-owning a beverage co-manufacturing and fulfillment facility called Good Trade Depot, being a fractional … managed the extraordinary—balancing full-time studies with nearly full-time work. Even when exhausted, Amber never …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/amber-johnson-industrial-engineer

HOH Induction Speech from Herm Linder - WMU Aviation Faculty

College of Aviation

… and myself.  He loved with a passion...people, all things mechanical, and life itself. My brother shared with me, ‘The … Dad taught me about being a mechanic and fixing things was ‘Always look where the light is the brightest first.’ … would, on occasion, get a ride home for one of mom’s great dinners.  I  remember meeting dad, one evening, in the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/05/linder

Cross-cultural studying evens out education for German exchange student

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Another difference Kollock experienced and enjoyed at WMU was the opportunity to make friends with students from a … class at WMU we used a textbook. I liked that if I missed something from class, you can go back to the textbook and the … to connect with Kalamazoo’s Metro Transit public bus system near the house. His academic load was fairly intense—13 …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/max-kollock-spotlight

Student takes first steps toward his future by studying at CELCIS

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Student takes first steps toward his future by studying at CELCIS Submitted by Christie … to learn English, earn a graduate degree, and to become involved in the WMU campus community. As a native French … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,000 international students and alumni at home and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/08/nzita-spotlight

A Bronco in a Blackhawk – A Salute to Doug Stutzman’s Service

College of Aviation

… Service Submitted by Tom Thinnes on For Doug Stutzman, it was going from WMU Bronco Brown and Gold to camouflage … in the college's offerings -- a degree in aviation management and operations . To say that the native of Grand … completing courses year round.   A Night Vision Goggle landing on a carrier deck Then Stutzman served eight years in …

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

An energetic start to a career in cybersecurity

Haworth College of Business

… degree in electrical and electronics engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and a … by pursuing legal education, which deepened my understanding of regulation, compliance and ethical decision making …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/master-science-cybersecurity-gabriel-gyimah

CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad

College of Education and Human Development

… CEHD students explore India through interdisciplinary study abroad Submitted by Chris Hybels on CEHD students and Dr. Palmer wearing traditional Indian ethnic wear. Students visited … Indian village. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Going to India for me was about stepping outside of my comfort zone and navigating …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74398

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

College of Aviation

… The Perfect Landing for Eli Lantz – WMU’s College of Aviation Submitted by … a career in aviation is for them. Not so for Eli Lantz.  It was the WMU College of Aviation itself that did the … Now in his senior year, he's majoring in aviation management and operations , complementing that with a minor in …

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

Music theatre performance graduate ready for next act

News

… for next act Submitted by Erin Flynn on Read a special message from President Edward Montgomery  for Western Michigan University's 2020 … times, and it is scary to think about the future as we near graduation. My time at WMU has included a wide range of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59064

Never too late: WMU dad surprises family by finishing degree

News

… degree in university studies. KALAMAZOO, Mich.— At a time of year when most people are finding creative spots to … his family Dec. 13 with a gift none of them saw coming: watching him cross the stage to accept his diploma—25 years … was working to complete his degree—including his wife , who nearly discovered the surprise recently while scouring their …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-university-studies-aj-tate