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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