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Student Spotlight: Hannah Craft - Blending Data, Creativity, and Customer Service

Information Technology

… technology running smoothly. Learn about her journey to Western Michigan University, her role within the Office of … to stay on top of her coursework. Finding the Right Path at Western Originally from Jackson, Michigan, Hannah came to … in joining the Business Technology Network in the future. Looking Ahead Hannah’s academic goal is to graduate with at …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2026/02/hannah-craft-it-student-highlight

As “Goodison” as it Gets: Miranda’s Ascension into Aviation

College of Aviation

… WMU College of Aviation Now nearing sophomore status in the Western Michigan University College of Aviation , she has … and goals were solidified.  The WMU tour guide saw the look on my face and knew I was hooked.  He handed me all the … rides.  A veteran of 13 years of Girl Scouting, she looks to continue that species of volunteering once the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/09/mirandagoodison

Marcus Williams: From Seattle to Supersonic (Almost!)

College of Aviation

… With a fascination rivaled only by Mr. Spock, Williams looked to the sky and dreamed.  According to Williams, “As a … Williams eventually decided to “grab the reins” and head to Western Michigan University, enrolling in the College of … he decided to head back to the home of the Space Needle and look for gainful unemployment.  However, sometimes life …

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

Dominic Nicolai – Aviation Dynamo and WMU Faculty Member

College of Aviation

… were able to spend three weeks in the summer of 1993 looking for jobs the old-fashioned way -- pounding the … CFI (certified flight instructor ) down in the warm south looking for work.  It was time to "Look Homeward Angel."  "I … with a counselor at Mott to probe for aviation schools.  Western had the only four-year program in Michigan and …

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

On trend and on track at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— For senior Mariah Mauldin , Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business is … in Germany study abroad program, which provided a firsthand look into the world of international business. “We visited … try Thai food and connect with the other students.” Looking ahead, Mauldin has secured a summer internship with …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/marketing-supply-chain-management-mariah-mauldin

Cheering Up a Career in Aviation Technical Operations with Katelyn Mobley

College of Aviation

… not any specific program of study.  "I loved the feeling at Western more than any other school I visited," she says.  … helped me nurture my passion for the industry.  I always looked forward to what we would be doing next in class.  … travel that path.  "Being in cheer has been amazing and I look forward to more seasons on the team," she says.  "The …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/04/mobley

Friday Feature: Ashley Pratt

College of Aviation

… in the area with her husband and children. She was drawn to Western because of the University’s culture. “People that … children grew and became more independent, she returned to Western and to flying in 2018. Becoming a flight instructor … plans on being a full-time flight instructor at Western. Looking out over the ramp at Cirrus and Seminoles taxiing …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/03/pratt

Aviation Management leads to Philip Kroll’s One Constant – Change is Part of the Journey

College of Aviation

… with snow and other problems, forces you to be flexible and look outside the box.  O'Hare is one of the busiest airports … in high-pressure situations."  At Reagan, Kroll could look across the Potomac River and see many of the capital's … "home" for Kroll during his 2007 senior year at Walled Lake Western High School when he toured Western's operations and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/03/kroll

Lessons Learned by Aviation Technical Operations Faculty Nate Lisak

College of Aviation

… rewarding career as a "Tech-Ops" instructor for the WMU (Western Michigan University) College of Aviation .    Almost … aircraft," he says, "I fell in love with aviation and never looked back.  One month after the tour, I had quit my job … of the aviation community and understand what a true team looks like."  Lisak has taken those internship lessons with …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/01/lisak

Geralyn Heystek: 40 years of helping students grow and thrive

Haworth College of Business

… , who has held multiple positions over a 40-year career at Western Michigan University. She will retire this summer … lifelong learner.  She started as a student at Western in 1974 and studied languages, which was an interest … students, and the laughter at WMU Haworth, but she is looking forward to traveling with her partner Jerry, an …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/geralyn-heystek-retirement