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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

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

Western to celebrate 1,100+ new graduates on Dec. 13

News

… College of Engineering and Applied Sciences and College of Aviation  In addition to the conferring of degrees and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/western-celebrates-fall-2025-graduates-earning-degrees

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

"Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams

College of Aviation

… Tom Thinnes on Captain Dave Powell, dean of the College of Aviation, is often quoted as saying, “Sometimes it’s better … Egglesfield was both good and lucky. For Sean Egglesfield, aviation was not his dream.  Graduating from a high school … than a mid-field pass from Tim Lester: he would catch the aviation bug.  “Long story short, after a dorm friend, who …

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

WMU's Haenicke Institute recognizes 47 faculty, staff and student leaders for transformative study abroad programs

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… would like to recognize those efforts.”   College of Aviation   Stephen Hasenick and Matilda McLean – Aviation in France; 22 students   “An unforgettable … an exclusive tour of their facility, learning about their aviation pipeline program and seeing incredible aircraft in …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-faculty

Winter recess 2025-26: Know your campus hours

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… from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ,   and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Aviation shuttle   service will run through Dec. 15  and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/check-winter-2025-recess-hours

A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots

College of Aviation

… They enrolled in the Western Michigan University College of Aviation that fall. They received their degrees in aviation flight science in 2019, along the way enjoying the … both worked as certified fight instructors for Superior Aviation Gateway, which is based at the executive airport …

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

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

Never too late: WMU dad surprises family by finishing degree

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… with his daughter, a first-year student in Western’s aviation program, and countless Bronco athletic events.   Tate attends a Bronco football game with his daughter, an aviation student at Western. “I’ve tried to immerse myself …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-university-studies-aj-tate