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Friday Feature: Naomi Griffin

College of Aviation

… Griffin is currently sophomore studying Tech Ops here at WMU. Originally from Ypsilanti, Michigan, she chose to come to WMU because of her experience at our summer camp while she … aviation program in Michigan.  Her favorite thing about WMU is all of the opportunities she is exposed to here. The …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/11/griffin

Faculty Feature: Jeremy Hierholzer

College of Aviation

… Jeremy Hierholzer Submitted by Tom Thinnes on This week WMU Aviation is featuring faculty member Jeremy C. … as he was an aircraft maintenance technician and a WMU faculty member from 1998-2003. He teaches aircraft … Degree in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Technology from WMU and went on to earn a Master of Arts Degree in Career …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/01/hierholzer

Brad Coffman: From Private to Professional Pilot in Four Years

College of Aviation

… Pilot in Four Years Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Alumnus Brad Coffman For many children, the dream of … of 2011. After the visit, he knew that he wanted to attend WMU and pursue a degree in aviation flight science. In his … years and Coffman now possesses a bachelor’s degree from WMU and is working as a first officer for ExpressJet . When …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/12/coffman

Friday Feature: Abimbola Ogundare

College of Aviation

… by Anonymous (not verified) on Every other Friday, WMU Aviation is featuring one of our outstanding students. … Maintenance Technology. Abimbola Ogundare decided to attend WMU because of its reputation as a top aviation program. He was also impressed with the diversity at WMU. In addition to his schooling, Abimbola Ogundare is …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/01/ogundare

Tommy Szymanski Sizes Up the World of Aviation Management and Operations

College of Aviation

… as a major in aviation management and operations at the WMU College of Aviation.   Request College of Aviation … were conducted.  It all made me feel comfortable choosing WMU."   Szymanski explained his switch in majors this way.  … Aiding and abetting the latter was his decision to join the WMU chapter of the American Association of Airport …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/04/syzmanski

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

College of Aviation

… of those "who's" is Brian Vanderberg, a 1991 graduate of WMU's aviation program, and he's been at those controls for … friend of a friend" who happened to be participating in the WMU ROTC program suggested that Vanderberg had what it takes … relied heavily on the basic airman skills I had learned at WMU," he says, "when tasked with leading the planning for …

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

"Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams

College of Aviation

… as my goal for a career,” remembered Egglesfield.  “I chose WMU solely on being awarded a ‘presidential’ academic … and keeping up in his biology major.  “My first year at WMU was spent studying biology/premed with all intentions of … to Egglesfield, “The experience of playing football for WMU while seeking an aviation degree taught me how to …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/07/egglesfield

Physician assistant students participate in 2026 Capitol Summit

College of Health and Human Services

… on Three Western Michigan University Physician Assistant (WMU PA) students, Devin Horn , Madison Pellman and Hailey … from L to R, Horn, Pellman and Chandler Throughout the day, WMU PA students participated in organized meetings with … Participation in events like the Capitol Summit reflects WMU’s commitment to developing well-rounded physician …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/04/0420-summit

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

College of Aviation

… Made This Delta Captain Soar Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Alumni Captain John Geeting and his wife, Elyse … and objectives.   John Geeting, a 2001 graduate of the WMU College of Aviation and an airline pilot for two … easier."   Geeting and his dad, Steve, during his tenure at WMU Why aviation, and not geology or accounting?  "My dad …

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

Behind the Boarding Gate: Brady Wilson’s Impact on Aviation Management

College of Aviation

… Impact on Aviation Management Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU Aviation Management and Operations Alumni at the Delta … that the paces he was put through during his days at the WMU College of Aviation prepped him well for what he would … Lines painting she did for him Wilson was also a member of WMU's chapter of the American Association of Airport …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/12/wilson