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Altitude Meets Identity: How Ella Hanson Is Shaping Her Path in Aviation

College of Aviation

… time Ella Hanson heads skyward as a flight science major in WMU's College of Aviation, it's like an ethereal family … Creek and Western's home campus in Kalamazoo.     The NGPA WMU chapter and Tom Thinnes at the 2026 NGPA Industry Expo … her immediate plans are to continue to enjoy her favorite WMU memory -- the personal connections.  "I have met my best …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/03/hanson

Magnificently Managing an Airport: Sarah Pagano’s Aviation Management and Operations Success

College of Aviation

… and Operations Success Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Management Alumna Sarah Pagano wearing an … While she never graced the COA's base in Battle Creek nor WMU's main campus in Kalamazoo, Pagano gained a sense of the … experience.    "I always encourage them to take a look at WMU for their education and training," she says.  "I am the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/08/pagano

Access on the menu

Blindness and Low Vision Studies

… of equity‑driven, community‑minded leadership fostered at WMU. As Kelcie Douglas , faculty specialist in WMU’s Department of Blindness and Low Vision Studies, says … want to read that menu.” Together, Lane’s initiative and WMU’s longstanding leadership in blindness and low‑vision …

https://wmich.edu/visionstudies/news/2026/02/menu

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

… Co . with what he learned as a student ambassador for the WMU College of Aviation , Bila says, prepped him perfectly … across the United States as well as two in Europe.  Request WMU College of Aviation Information WMU Aviation Management and Operations Alumni Matt Bila on a …

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

The Migration of Jonathan Miller - A SouthWestern Journey to Success

College of Aviation

… coaster, there came a time to go up once again. Request WMU College of Aviation Information Now a first officer for … didn't actually fly for almost two years after posting his WMU diploma on the wall of his domicile. While on that path, … all of which are needed to help it grow." Which is why the WMU College of Aviation exists. Contact: Posted by Tom …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/01/jonathanmiller

Bronco Food Pantry Assistant receives Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year award

Montgomery Essential Needs

… work to gather survey feedback from pantry users allowed WMU staff to make data-informed decisions for overall …

https://wmich.edu/essential-needs/news/2026/04/student-employee-year-award

Jason Anthony’s Allstate Avionics Aviation Ascension

College of Aviation

… that perform individual functions in aircraft. Request WMU College of Aviation Information That was Anthony's focus … discharge in April of 2015 when his journey took him to the WMU College of Aviation that is based at what is now called … alumni, the quest is not over.  Supporting the industry and WMU's program is almost mandatory post-graduation.  "The …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/06/anthony

Shannon Carpenter Fine Tunes Her Time in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… of the Association of Women in Aviation Maintenance at the WMU College of Aviation. Carpenter, who hails from the … University to navigate her next steps in career-hunting. "WMU was not only just far enough from my family to feel …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/09/shannon-carpenter

American-style teaching covered in CELCIS graduate assistant training program

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… training program Submitted by Bradley Horstman on 2011 WMU international graduate assistants Teaching international … prepare to teach or work with undergraduate students at WMU. Light said the program provides students an orientation … when Light tasked herself with developing a program at WMU. Content and delivery was determined by researching …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/celcis-graduate-training-feature

Friday Feature: Kelly Erdmann

College of Aviation

… with a minor in Business. Kelly decided to attend WMU because of how exceptional the flight program is. Also, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/01/erdmann