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From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg
College of Aviation
… circa 1974 Shortly after he received his bachelor's in Western's program to train professional pilots, Vanderberg … them flying over our house." While Vanderberg did take a look at aviation programs around the country, there was one … he was no campus shrinking violet. He was affiliated with Western's hockey team, sharpening skates and performing …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/vanderberg
Altitude Adjustment: How Life’s Turbulence Made This Delta Captain Soar
College of Aviation
… Geeting was not only something of a "Johnny Come Lately" in looking skyward for a career, he wasn't exactly a Rhodes … started on academic probation, which brought him to the Western campus where in his sophomore year, he decided to … trying to decide on a major to pursue after I arrived at Western," he says. "Up to that point, I associated flying …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/05/geeting
A future to smile about: Aviation grad on fast track to flight deck
News
… uncle encouraged her to check out the aviation program at Western. Hartzell was involved in a number of activities at … Team. "Something I always tell prospective students is to look at the opportunities in your future career that Western … remembers. "People's smiles are one of the first things I look at. So I thought, why not help people have a nice …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73692
Student designs sales tool to help boost Stryker profits
News
… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Simic KALAMAZOO—A Western Michigan University business student working as an … materialized as sketches on paper of what a home page would look like. Menus appeared; tabs took form. "I presented that … a sales rep might need. They can search for a brochure, look up information, create a presentation kit for a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/04/6422
Oh, what a feline: Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor
News
… on the weekend: Michael Vasilevich is a triple threat! The Western Michigan University music theatre performance major … Much like his ninja approach, he hit the ground running at Western, expanding his acting range by playing parts in a … thinking about how he could land back on the show. Looking to the future Vasilevich had already been cast in …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/michael-vasilevich-wmu-theatre-cats-american-ninja-warrior
Arts administration grad thriving in community-driven theatre company
News
… cracked the code after discovering arts administration at Western Michigan University. "I came in as a film major … the way really enriched my journey. They really made me look at who I was as a person, take that apart and then build myself back up to look at what I wanted to be and what I wanted the world to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75938
Mentorship, leadership opportunities open world of possibility for education graduate
News
… Mich.—Teachers change lives. Breyana Wilson chose Western Michigan University because of the impact her middle … SUCCESS Once Wilson hit her stride on campus, there was no looking back. She joined a number of registered student … students," Wilson says. "Having role models and people to look up to that look like me makes it clear that I can do …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75463
Level up: WMU’s new esports lab signals commitment to career preparation in growing industry
College of Education and Human Development
… for students to use for class or gaming. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is solidifying its reputation as … standpoint." Students can use the Xbox to play as the Western Michigan University Broncos in EA Sports' College … to enter the industry of esport, giving students a close-up look at the values, ethics, arts and business of video …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/new-esports-lab-education-gaming-recreation-center-students
Annual Bronco Bash event set
News
… deadline for booth space at this year’s Bronco Bash at Western Michigan University is Tuesday, July 31 . … to many new organizations in the Kalamazoo community and look forward to seeing some new faces at the event. To …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47531
Biggest Loser star Mike Danley discusses lifestyle changes
News
… on Danley KALAMAZOO--Coach Mike Danley, a graduate of Western Michigan University who lost 96 pounds since … makeover here that would help me in years to come. I didn't look at it as competing against the other men and women. I … Danley now runs drills with the Snider football team and looks forward to a long life with his family. "Fitness …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/338