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Make Way for Matteson – Alysse Finds Her Aviation Destiny
College of Aviation
… Make Way for Matteson – Alysse Finds Her Aviation Destiny … College of Aviation. Grandfather Richard Matteson was a radio operator aboard a B-17, the four-engine Flying … out of German military and industrial targets during World War II. Grandmother Geraldine Matteson was a secretary for …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/05/matteson
Aspiring Professional Pilot, Patrick Lambour, Lands at His Perfect Destination
College of Aviation
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/lambour
The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter
News
… The ultimate Bronco: Six-time Western alumnus looks forward to next chapter Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dr. James … all while riding on the leading edge of the computer wave. In fact, most students he sat next to at his two … managing jobs and his education, especially pulling double duty on degrees over the last couple of years. "I actually …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71590
Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation
College of Aviation
… on When it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During their college careers, her … their stories about travels and meets while growing up, she wanted to follow in their spike marks as well. Good enough …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/04/brown
From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg
College of Aviation
… of Brian Vanderberg Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Ever watch one of those emergency helicopters sit down at a … that Vanderberg had what it takes to join the Army's Warrant Officer Flight Training initiative. He applied and was accepted. University of Michigan Survival Flight …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/vanderberg
Taking Off with Tom Deckard - An Aviation Life Fulfilled
College of Aviation
… a young high school student, his infatuation with aviation was sparked after meeting a group of pilots at the local … Elkhart, Indiana. This triggered something in him, and it wasn’t long before Deckard clicked with a former U.S. Air … the experienced pilot about aviation and flying, Deckard was hooked - he knew he wanted to fly for the Air Force. By …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/09/deckard
From Airport Intern to Airport Operations – Karlee Erickson’s Manages Aviation Opportunities
College of Aviation
… in the north-central sector of the state -- and one far away wasn't a suitable option. Still determined to give it a … recalls that she could not have been more wrong. "I was incredibly impressed that the vast majority responded …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/10/erickson
Gaining his Western Wings and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation Career
College of Aviation
… Gaining his Western Wings and Finding His Way to FedEx, Jason Woo’s in Full Control of His Aviation … 2006. After completing a degree-partnership program at Sunway College in his home country for students bound for the … Seven of the nine founding members of PAPA: Brian Ishikawa, Nigel Tam, Timothy Wong, Harley Pasiderio, Emily …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/woo
Redefining Normal: Alumni find strength in each other to inspire a new generation
W Magazine
… or when we did have a house, we didn't have heat or water. We got to a point where we lived in an abandoned … the Seita Scholars Program. "For a long time, I felt that I wasn't worthy of going to college," Justin says. "It wasn't …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63818
Barrier-breaking book program offers new chapter for parents of nonnative English speakers
W Magazine
… Their parents work hard to provide for their families and want to provide a good education for their children." … childhood experience and not having those available when I was growing up," says Gutierrez, who moved to the United … this is something that's long overdue. I feel like it's my duty," says Gutierrez, remembering the challenges she faced …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69835