… (OCL) program.  Our alumni Greatness from small beginnings: a first-generation immigrant's educational journey … Curiel Vazques, a current doctoral student and graduate of the master of arts program ('22) tells his story.  Learn … Testimonials Amanda Jeppesen, Student Employment Specialist “My experience in the OCL program has been shaped by a …

… Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots Submitted by Cole Hinzmann on Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb have …

… A Bronco in a Blackhawk – A Salute to Doug Stutzman’s Service Submitted by Tom Thinnes on For Doug Stutzman, it was going from WMU Bronco Brown and Gold to camouflage fatigues and now back to the colors of the Western Michigan University College of Aviation . The …

… Brad Coffman: From Private to Professional Pilot in Four Years Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Alumnus Brad … in the presence of these magnificent pieces of machinery has a profound effect on many young individuals. For some, …

… From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg Submitted by … 1988 A Kalamazoo-area native and a member of the class of 1986 at Portage Central High School, Vanderberg used …

… "Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Captain Dave Powell, dean of the College of Aviation, is often quoted as saying, “Sometimes it’s better to be lucky, than good.”  …

… WMU Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award Winner - Albert Glenn Submitted by Tom … have demonstrated a significant impact on helping to increase diversity in the field of aviation.  Captain Albert Glenn currently serves as the …

… Bronson Barth Keeps his Eyes on the Sky in Louisville Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Kentucky is famous … licking good,” and horse racing.  In the state are the city of Louisville and the Louisville International Airport, … class.  The rumors were his class was exceptionally hard.  Listening to the stories, I put off taking his class.  When …

… The Kalam-AZO Connection - WMU Broncos at the Helm of the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Airport … of aviation. The responsibilities of overseeing day-to-day tasks reside with the efforts of talented airport managers …

… The Migration of Jonathan Miller - A SouthWestern Journey to Success Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Commuting to a job is a reality for many American … junket to get to work. That's what Jonathan Miller did as part of reaching his goal to become a commercial …