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From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg

College of Aviation

… those "who's" is Brian Vanderberg, a 1991 graduate of WMU's aviation program, and he's been at those controls for almost … civilian career that began in 2002.   Request College of Aviation Information Young Vanderberg heading out to his … from satisfying and not exactly a bank-account fertilizer, aviation and Vanderberg were not bunkmates for a short time. …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/vanderberg

From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po Hsien 'Johnny' Chen

College of Aviation

… "Johnny" Chen, SkyWest Airlines Captain and WMU College of Aviation Alumni The WMU College of Aviation attracts students from around the globe -- meet Po … mentor in pursuit of a dream.   Request College of Aviation Information Growing up in a home situated under one …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/01/chen

Peter Gustafson

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

… a decade as a lead developer for Avare, an open-source aviation GPS moving map application used by tens of …

https://wmich.edu/mechanical-aerospace/directory/gustafson

Captain Albert Glenn - WMU Advisory Board Member, retires from FedEX

College of Aviation

… the leading non-profit organization for model aircraft aviation. He is also on the College of Aviation Advisory Board at Western Michigan University. … Project Aerospace youth-based initiatives to support their aviation programs; ACE Academy, Luke Weathers Solo and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/03/glenn

The Hagan Hangar: A Family’s Legacy Takes Wing at Western Michigan University

College of Aviation

… during their sister's Wings Ceremony at the WMU College of Aviation It's not quite the Hagan College of Aviation at Western Michigan University, but it's getting … will soon have -- connections to Western's highly respected aviation program:  older brother Justin, who is now in Envoy …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/06/hagan

Important Dates and Deadlines

Apply

… of a complete admissions file. †Students interested in Aviation Flight Science must apply for fall entry and …

https://wmich.edu/apply/deadlines

Altitude Adjustment: How Life’s Turbulence Made This Delta Captain Soar

College of Aviation

… This Delta Captain Soar Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Alumni Captain John Geeting and his wife, Elyse …   John Geeting, a 2001 graduate of the WMU College of Aviation and an airline pilot for two decades, exemplifies … don't always work out as planned.   Request College of Aviation Information Now a captain for Delta Air Lines, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/05/geeting

Campus Cafés

Dining Services

… Parkview Cafe Floyd Hall, Engineering Campus Bistro BTL Aviation Campus, Aviation Education Center Bella Vita Cafe East Campus, …

https://wmich.edu/dining/cafes

Changing Major to Flight Science

College of Aviation

… Major to Flight Science Changing Your Current Major to Aviation Flight Science Thank you for your interest in changing your major to aviation flight science. As part of this process, the College of Aviation will be initiating a standard practice each year to …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/academics/aviation-flight-science/fmc

Committee to Oversee General Education

Faculty Senate

… Vacant (2019) Education and Human Development Vacant (2019) Aviation Permanent member David Reinhold (indefinite …

https://wmich.edu/facultysenate/coge