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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

Riding High with Adam Rice

College of Aviation

… 20 years and the only family member joined at the hip to aviation, promised to take the young Adam for a ride -- an … him on a career in the clouds. (3) The WMU College of Aviation's reputation in the industry is unmatched in … since his December 2018 graduation with a degree in aviation flight science , Rice complemented the above three …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/rice

Campus service hours and closures for spring recess

News

… Campus and Parkview routes will not run March 6-14 . The Aviation Shuttle will not run March 6 or March 9-14 .   The …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/spring-recess-2026-campus-service-hours

Haenicke Institute for Global Education announces International Education Week 2025

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Sciences. Student presenters include:  Jeffrey Harris , an aviation management and operations student, who spent spring …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/10/international-education-week-2025

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

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

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

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

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

Trustees approve next step in establishing a Florida presence

News

… 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