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Faculty Feature: Jeremy Hierholzer

College of Aviation

… specialist in the fall of 2012. This is his second stint with Western Michigan University as he was an aircraft … but nothing comes close to the feeling of teaching at your alma mater. I enjoy the college atmosphere with all the … his wife and two boys. On behalf of WMU Aviation, thank you for all that you do, Mr. Hierholzer! Contact: Published …

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

NINJIO Cybersecurity Training Launches for Students on Feb. 24

Information Technology

… Western Michigan University is expanding its partnership with NINJIO, a cybersecurity awareness training platform, to … emails, and social media accounts. One compromised password can have lasting consequences. By participating in NINJIO … tactics used against college students Practical skills they can use immediately A stronger security mindset for …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2026/02/student-launch-ninjio-february-24

WMU gearing up to host 2026 regional Science Olympiad tournament

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Fostering academic opportunities at a young age builds confidence, excitement and capacity for … students in smaller schools may never get exposed to, so it can be very valuable in getting kids ‘ready-made’ for … yes, but it is actually good to be able to lead, interact with people, and be the role models that they themselves …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/science-olympiad-2026

The Migration of Jonathan Miller - A SouthWestern Journey to Success

College of Aviation

… Thinnes on Commuting to a job is a reality for many American employees, but only a pilot would agree to an … from the Western Michigan University College of Aviation with degree in aviation flight science in 2008. Take yourself back to that place in time.  President Barack Obama …

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

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

College of Aviation

… by Tom Thinnes on “I've never known an industry that can get into people's blood the way aviation does,” stated … age of 12, when she took her first flight to San Francisco with her family. Little did the young girl from Kalamazoo, Michigan realize how this initial …

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

WMU Aviation’s Jersey girl and recent grad: Jade Joseph

College of Aviation

… members in front of a new Cirrus Gen7 "For as long as I can remember," she says, "I have been interested in … None of my family is in aviation.  I fell more in love with the industry when I took a discovery flight on my … as a subscriber to the Experimental Aircraft Association's Young Eagles magazine, she and Dad "flipped through the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/joseph

Broncos Lead interns grow job skills by helping kids grow in their love of nature

W Magazine

… right, so much that she offered them jobs to stay with the organization after their internships ended. Whether … better than before," she says. "As an advertising major, you need to have a good understanding of the social media … Playscape.  "Gabe planned an entire community event; I just can't say enough about that. There are people who have been …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72461

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

College of Aviation

… in the human psyche” according to the famous Argentine American architect César Pelli. While Pelli was referring to the … aviation industry was hit hard. When he graduated in 2009 with his degree in aviation flight science, the storm had … Captain. “I was given the opportunity to become one of the youngest Captains to fly the Boeing 727,” he said. “It is a …

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

Project Spotlight: Inside WMU’s Phone Transition – A Modern Upgrade

Information Technology

… What Changed? The transition replaced aging hardware with a cloud-based platform, enabling: Mobility: Make and receive calls from your computer or mobile device. Integration: Combine calling … about voicemail? A: Voicemail is integrated into Webex and can also be sent to your email. Q: Can I use Webex …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/inside-wmus-phone-transition-it-project-spotlight

Shannon Carpenter Fine Tunes Her Time in Aviation Technical Operations

College of Aviation

… Scheduled to graduate after the 2020 fall semester with a degree in aviation maintenance technology, she is the … pace of them," she says, "and that each step was hands-on.  You had to right your own mistake on the projects made, and you could see the …

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