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Catching Up with Katich: Brooke Begins Her Aviation Climb

College of Aviation

… majoring in aviation management and operations at the Western Michigan University College of Aviation , she has … pilot was in the summer of 2021," she says.  "The moment I looked down the runway and took off, I felt so much … disappear.  I can just focus on myself and my career.  I look at my career choice now as not working for an airline, …

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

"Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams

College of Aviation

… tell you, when I graduated from high school and selected Western Michigan University as my college of choice, … Experience for the Egglesfield Clan While Egglesfield looks back on his time at Western Michigan University … over West Michigan heading into DTW or GRR for Southwest, I look down below and reflect on the memories of flying in and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/07/egglesfield

Maintaining Miguel: Thankful for Aviation Tech Ops

College of Aviation

… white spheroids on long, majestic flights. Thanks to the Western Michigan University College of Aviation, Miguel Del … tailored around the new and evolving technologies.  I'm looking forward to how all of this intersects with the … expansions on the horizon." The WMU College of Aviation is looking forward to booking that flight as well. Check out …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/12/delrosario

Take Offs and Touchdowns with Alex Toger – Flying High as a College of Aviation Alumni and Current Endeavor Air Pilot

College of Aviation

… fellow alumni and peers end up doing once they leave the Western campus.  "Aviation is such a small community," he … -- and very applicable.  He taught us a practical way to look at airline flying.  I can relate the stories he told to … have the same day twice, and that's something I always look forward to."    Few professions are like that.  …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/07/toger

Mott Just Another Typical Pilot - Nicole's Journey to the Left Seat

College of Aviation

… behind the controls, calling out directives, the one people look to for advice and guidance. This is so important to … summer of 2008, she attended the Aviation Summer Camp at Western Michigan University. “That was probably the first … her sophomore year. (Thanks Tim and Annie Mott!) For Mott, looking back on the decision, it just made sense, …

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

Marching with Mardoian – Dylan Sets His Sights on the Sky

College of Aviation

… technology. And there are others -- such as the WMU (Western Michigan University) College of Aviation -- that is … terminals waving at the pilots and pausing in the galley to look into the flight deck when boarding. Because I loved … Seeing it from the air is quite the sight, even though it looks very small from the air." Completing that course …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/08/mardoian

Inheriting Aviation: The Targosz Family DNA

College of Aviation

… was 8-years-old, fell in love with the feeling, and never looked back. After taking a tour of WMU during high school, … one she will never forget. Annie also noted that she truly looks up to her father and hopes to be at least almost as … of Targosz pilots will be able to work together and look out for each other, just like they did. More …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/04/targosz

Michael Carnarvon’s Carnival of Aviation Careers – Culminating at the Michigan Office of Aeronautics

College of Aviation

… Michael Carnarvon.  That's because the 2015 alumnus of the Western Michigan University College of Aviation is currently … airport, you've seen one airport."    His inspection teams look at pavement, safety issues, markings, signs, lighting, … with. Kalamazoo has a big local-music scene and I always looked forward to being a part of that."    As Carnarvon …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/12/carnarvon

Grayson's Anatomy - The Parts and Pieces of a Professional Pilot

College of Aviation

… planes work and who was responsible for operating them. Looking back at that time, Grayson remembers thinking, “When … of many successes and memories, but also a few challenges. Looking back, Grayson remembered some of her firsts. “My … down, studying abroad in Spain was my greatest memory” at Western. On top of the memories she garnered at WMU, Grayson …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2017/08/grayson

An energetic start to a career in cybersecurity

Haworth College of Business

… level by pursuing a Master of Science in cybersecurity from Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business. … As he prepares for his final year in the program, Gyimah is looking ahead to the impact he can make as a professional.  …

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