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Friday Feature: Matthew Bila

College of Aviation

… were a few things that stood out to him. The biggest was Western’s location. Since he is from Michigan, it was hard for him to look outside the state when there was a nationally … away from his house. Matt also appreciated the size of Western. “Even though it’s a division 1 school, I still …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/03/bila

Education alum’s lesson plan for a meaningful career: Embrace the unexpected

News

… Submitted by Amie Heasley on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If you ask Western Michigan University alumnus Jonny Shatter , B.S.’20, … that will stick with them well beyond the transaction.” Looking back, Shatter knows the same purpose that first drew … that carried him forward.  “The journey doesn’t have to look exactly how you planned it,” he says. “These can be …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/education-alum-jonny-shatter-career-pivot-success

A future financial planner with a people-first mindset

Haworth College of Business

… Michigan, Harkness has compounded returns on his skills at Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business, … personal financial planning field has to offer him. “I’m looking forward to the opportunity to work one-on-one with … will support my continued growth and career development.” Looking ahead, Harkness will be interning with Mariner …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/personal-financial-planning-grant-harkness

Dr. Ann Veeck: Nearly three decades of research, teaching and growth

Haworth College of Business

… with certainty that choosing to build my academic career at Western Michigan University was the best professional … fun.” In retirement, Veeck will be continuing her research, looking forward to doing that work without the pressure of …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/ann-veeck-retirement

Women's tennis announces 2017-18 schedule

News

… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The 2017-18 Western Michigan University's women's tennis schedule … Mountain West and American Athletic conferences and we look forward to getting better as a team throughout the … Super Challenge, Nov. 3-5, times to be announced Broncos vs. Oakland—Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, 11 a.m. Broncos vs. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41284

Making his Mark – Matthew Pruitt’s March into Aviation Management

College of Aviation

… to airports ranks as Pruitt's favorite, calling it a look at an airport's logistics and operations "from 30,000 … Student Council and is the current vice president of the Western chapter of the American Association of Airport … school of "If you can't find anything to do, you are not looking hard enough." Once that COA diploma is pinned on his …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/08/pruitt

Finding His Footing – Calvin Freeland Lands in the Right Career

College of Aviation

… motivational speaker might say something like this -- Look at the options.  Take one of them and, if it doesn't … was a first cousin of the first. "When I enrolled at the Western Michigan University College of Aviation ," he says … kind of opportunities were available for a young person looking for career guidance?  Thanks to the Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/10/freeland

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

College of Aviation

… of powered flight in 1903, humans have continued to look and push upwards. For WMU College of Aviation Alumnus … “Yep. My dad also graduated from the aviation program at Western Michigan University .” When it came time for Brady … With certificates in hand, Brady remembers, “I went looking for a flight instructor job at the Pontiac Airport. …

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

Northern Jet Management's First All-Female Flight Crew - WMU Alumni

College of Aviation

… Karsten and First Officer Maya Thornley, both graduates of Western Michigan’s aviation program, will fly from Grand … it’s rare to have this happen in the corporate setting.” “I look at it as we’re just going to work,” added First Officer …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/04/njm

The Aviation Advantage: Ed Florek Flourishes in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… Information  Growing up in Calumet City, Ill., at the southwestern edge of Lake Michigan in what is referred to as …   Buster Bronco with his favorite Lawson Lunatic look-a-like! As far as a favorite instructor or two is … near where the air show was being held.  So, I started to look at WMU in depth and really liked what the university …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/09/florek