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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
News
… 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
News
… 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