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WMU and Kent Career Tech Center announce dual enrollment partnership for aviation students

Early College Programs

… Career Tech Center announce dual enrollment partnership for aviation students Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … Center (KCTC) that will provide high school students in aviation career and technical education (CTE) programs a direct pathway to Western’s prestigious College of Aviation. This initiative, beginning in the 2024-25 academic …

https://wmich.edu/early-college/news/2024/10/kent-career-tech-center-early-college-programs-dual-enrollment-aviation

Sisters of the Skies: WMU aviation alumni help dreams take flight for young women of color

News

… Sisters of the Skies: WMU aviation alumni help dreams take flight for young women of … I want to do,” she says, intrigued by the science behind aviation and the prospect of traveling the world. Little did … to inspire young women of color to pursue careers in aviation and diversify the field, Sisters of the Skies, Inc. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62257

Celebrating Legends: 2025 Hall of Honor & Diversity Award Recipients

College of Aviation

… Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Register to Attend the Aviation Recognition Dinner Aviation Recognition Dinner Registration Honoring … Each year, the Western Michigan University College of Aviation proudly recognizes individuals whose passion, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/10/ard

Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set

College of Aviation

… from Jackson to Jet Set Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Flight Science Alumni Cole Dillon, current Captain … like flying the friendly skies of the WMU College of Aviation.   Recently, Tom Thinnes, the College's director of … But it was -- Cole Dillon, a 2018 recipient of a degree in aviation flight science who served as one of Thinnes' …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon

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

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

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

Sky Broncos soar to fourth overall at 2026 National SAFECON championship

News

… team KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Building on a long-standing legacy of aviation excellence, the Western Michigan University Sky … Illinois, featured a competitive field of 31 collegiate aviation teams from across the country. WMU’s 15-member roster—composed entirely of aviation flight science majors—secured fifth place in ground …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/05/sky-broncos-fourth-place-2026-national-safecon-championship