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… Curtis "Doc" Swanson - WMU Aviation Hall of Honor Inductee Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … graduated from the University of Illinois, Institute of Aviation with an A&P Mechanics license, then entered WMU to complete his aviation education. At WMU "Doc" started his MS, and also …

… Clarence "Pappy" Vandeventer - WMU Aviation Hall of Honor Inductee Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … it is hard not to be wowed.  The man was immersed in aviation, his influence reaching far beyond the boundaries … he becomes the 13th member inducted into the College of Aviation’s Hall of Honor.  VanDeventer served as an …

… The Rise of Rochon – Randall’s Aviation Journey and The Power of Giving Back Submitted by … 2002 graduate of the Western Michigan University College of Aviation and a founding member of the campus chapter of what … a student can encounter when in pursuit of a career in the aviation industry.  That's why, despite a hectic and busy …

… Shannon Carpenter Fine Tunes Her Time in Aviation Technical Operations Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Move over Mr. Goodwrenches of the aviation world and make room for the Miss Goodwrenches, such … to graduate after the 2020 fall semester with a degree in aviation maintenance technology, she is the reigning chapter …

… Coldagelli’s “Go For Shot” – Attend WMU and Pursue an Aviation Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on When airlines … of Wisconsin, when he's not prepping for his future in the aviation industry, is a disc-golf aficionado, and the heck … hockey and baseball -- the double-major, WMU College of Aviation student "loves being outdoors and playing disc …

… and Passion: Mason Mihelich’s Pursues a Career in Aviation Maintenance Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Taking a … University and charted a career path.  Mason Mihelich, an aviation technical operations student at WMU, pursuing a career as a professional aviation maintenance technician A major in aviation …

… Finding Home with Hunter: Hayes Finds His Crew at WMU Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Hunter Hayes is among … just about in their back yard.    The WMU College of Aviation senior hails from Bellevue, Mich., a 1,300-person … Creek, the college's base of operations.  Request WMU Aviation Information Aviation came into Hayes' direct focus …

… Kenya believe it? Gideon Kipkemoi’s amazing international aviation journey Submitted by Cole Hinzmann on Gideon Kipkemoi traveled thousands of miles to become an aviation Bronco and pursue his dream of flying. KALAMAZOO, … Gideon Kipkemoi , a second-year student studying aviation flight science and management and operations, …

… Aviation with Heart: Sharmaine Moulton’s Story of Safety, … and Mentorship Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU College of Aviation Alumna Sharmaine Moulton All things aviation has been part of Sharmaine Moulton’s (formerly …

… Accessing Aviation with Amanda Charlton – Crusing Towards a High … Mich .  Here's how she tells it:    "I was not involved in aviation much prior to attending Western Michigan … directly in the field.  Then my mom discovered Western's aviation program through Facebook and she brought it up to …