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

College of Aviation

… bases of operations in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, is not your typical student would be the classic understatement. … a carrier deck Then Stutzman served eight years in the Army with all kinds of interesting stints that would fill any … now a degree-seeking student once again.  "How many people can say they flew through the valleys in the Denali mountain …

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

A future financial planner with a people-first mindset

Haworth College of Business

… A future financial planner with a people-first mindset Submitted by Janine Adamski on … is preparing to create a fulfilling career helping others.  With his sights set on the future, Harkness is most excited … environment.   I’m incredibly excited for this role and can’t wait to get started!” Learn more about  personal …

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

Nearly 180 students recognized for global engagement on WMU’s campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… they could do more than once. “Don’t let anything hold you back from studying abroad,” said Dancy, who is earning a … sociology and business. “As you see, I did it twice, so you can do it twice or more times.” Graduating senior Reggie … and honors students like Dancy for their global engagement with an awards ceremony each year. Through participation in …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/gep-awards-2025

Wrenches and Wings: Morgan Boyd’s Mission to Keep Aviation Soaring

College of Aviation

… is nothing more thrilling than watching an aircraft, which you helped tear apart, inspect, fix and then reassemble, … top."   Boyd receiving the WMU Presidential Scholar Award with WMU President Montgomery A degree recipient in December … who has pushed me to be the best mechanic and person that I can be.  I don't think I'd be where I am today without her.  …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/07/boyd

Jason Anthony’s Allstate Avionics Aviation Ascension

College of Aviation

… for two aircraft in Allstate's fleet. Anthony was not your typical fresh-faced student after the ink dried on his … Close to his Gull Lake home was the College of Aviation with its "reputable" program in aviation maintenance. … the cockpit.  In his job, Anthony makes certain that folks can safely go off into the wild blue yonder. One day, as a …

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

Friday Feature: Ashley Pratt

College of Aviation

… alumna. Graduating from the College of Aviation in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Flight Science, … full-time instructors stay until retirement, which tells you a lot about it being a great place to work,” she said … the pilot shortage, Ashley found herself welcomed back. She can pursue a career that she enjoys while maintaining …

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

Kenya believe it? Gideon Kipkemoi’s amazing international aviation journey

College of Aviation

… outside shouting, 'ndege! ndege!' (airplane in Swahili).” With each passing plane Kipkemoi, would even say, “Ni ya … camps to holding several leadership positions in the  Young Aviators Club of Africa , Kipkemoi decided that he … with his future goals. He quotes the late Steve Jobs , “You can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/10/kipkemoi

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

… effectively.  Blending a stint at the Walt Disney Co . with what he learned as a student ambassador for the WMU … students with a passion for aviation to bond," he says.  "You can learn so much from tours and can meet aviation …

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

Get Up and Gokey: Garrett Marches His Way to Delta

College of Aviation

… quinella for the program's 2012 alumnus who graduated with a degree in aviation flight science. Gokey didn't have … because the technical side of the equation really makes you appreciate what it takes to make the airplane operate in … going through a pandemic.  The unknown about the future can be difficult.  But knowing the quality of leadership at …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/gokey

The Hagan Hangar: A Family’s Legacy Takes Wing at Western Michigan University

College of Aviation

… in aviation flight science and was headed for his training with Envoy, the regional airline that has working … and brought challenges as well.  They made me the best I can be."   The Hagan siblings during a trip to Kennedy Space … Pittsburgh during an afternoon boat trip in September 2023 "You can't beat watching students succeed," Justin agrees.  …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/06/hagan