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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

Western’s ‘Golden Girls’ soar through cross-country air race

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… race designed to celebrate and support women in aviation. Flying a Cirrus SR20 aircraft from Fairhope, … past year dedicated to encouraging and promoting women in aviation. “I joined the WMU Air Race Classic Team to push my … air racing not only inspired me to pursue a career in aviation but also became a mission I am proud to champion. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/golden-girls-soar-through-cross-country-air-race

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

Spring 2025 career fairs provide students gateway to jobs, internships

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… to 3 p.m. and  Thursdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. College of Aviation: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The … which focuses on those seeking employment in such areas as aviation, business, health care, integrated supply chain … the WMU Fetzer Center. It is geared toward candidates from aviation, business, health care, integrated supply chain …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/newsspring-2025-career-internship-fairs

Western honors faculty achievements in tenure and promotion

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… and Educational Studies Jason DeGeorge , Department of Aviation Sciences Tricia Finger , Department of Occupational … , Department of Spanish Kyle Jehnzen , Department of Aviation Sciences Hyun Bin Kang , Department of Statistics … of Biological Sciences Matilda McLean , Department of Aviation Sciences Jaime   Neary , WMU Bronson School of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/trustees-approve-faculty-tenure-promotions-june-2025

Trustees approve next step in establishing a Florida presence

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… in the Punta Gorda area that would: Provide the College of Aviation with an additional location that would allow … flight time and enhance the college's ability to respond to aviation industry needs. Allow the College of Health and … significant new clinical and internship opportunities.  "Aviation is central to this effort," Gaymer said. "Florida …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27594

Onward for a new school year: Newest Broncos welcomed to campus

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https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/fall-welcome-students-move-on-campus-2025

WMU precision flight team takes flight with national top five finish, lifelong industry connections

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… , Western graduate and flight instructor at the College of Aviation. “We battled weather throughout the competition … finishes at the 2025 NIFA National SAFECON. All members are aviation flight science majors unless noted.  Andrew … Kotchenruther , a senior from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is an aviation flight science and aviation management major and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-sky-broncos-national-safecon-top-five-finish

Pilot training program recognized for excellence

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… Submitted by Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A national aviation association has honored Western Michigan University's College of Aviation for excellence in pilot training. The National Air … 2018-19 Industry Excellence Awards recognized WMU's aviation programs for outstanding contributions in safety, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/05/53459