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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

Captain Albert Glenn - WMU Advisory Board Member, retires from FedEX

College of Aviation

… the leading non-profit organization for model aircraft aviation. He is also on the College of Aviation Advisory Board at Western Michigan University. … Project Aerospace youth-based initiatives to support their aviation programs; ACE Academy, Luke Weathers Solo and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/03/glenn

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

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

Open Houses

Admissions

… & Scholarships College of Arts & Sciences College of Aviation College of Education & Human Development College of … & Scholarships College of Arts & Sciences College of Aviation College of Education & Human Development College of … College Visits College of Arts & Sciences College of Aviation (available until 5 p.m.) College of Education & …

https://wmich.edu/admissions/openhouse

Transfer to WMU from Lansing Community College

Transfer

… with your WMU representative for further assistance. Art Aviation Biology Business Chemistry College of Education and …

https://wmich.edu/transfer/ccguides/lcc

Specialized Program Accreditation Fast Facts

Institutional Effectiveness

… by the Foundry Educational Foundation The College of Aviation holds two FAA certificates and one MDOT license The …

https://wmich.edu/effectiveness/accreditation/specialized/fastfacts

Civility Aspiration

Faculty Senate

… Wertkin Interdisciplinary Health Programs Lisa Whittaker Aviation Appointed Administrative Members Nicole Albee …

https://wmich.edu/facultysenate/committees/adhoccivilitycmt

Hall of Honor Class of 2021: Capt. Dave Powell

College of Aviation

… of 2021: Capt. Dave Powell Capt. Dave Powell College of Aviation Dean, United Airlines Captain and Chief Pilot, Air … Arriving at Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation in 2003, Captain Dave Powell and a team from United … focused their energies on one task: elevating collegiate aviation into the 21st Century and creating industry ready …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/powell