Odegard School News Today

Home to one of the first accredited aviation programs in the United States and boasting one of the largest civilian aircraft fleets in North America, the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences campus in Grand Forks maintains an industry-leading reputation in aerospace education and research.

“(UND students) have the building blocks, where they may not need to spend time on certain items that someone without an aviation background may take longer to complete,” instructor says

“(UND students) have the building blocks, where they may not need to spend time on certain items that someone without an aviation background may take longer to complete,” instructor says

“(UND students) have the building blocks, where they may not need to spend time on certain items that someone without an aviation background may take longer to complete,” said Colt Iseminger.

(Fargo, ND) -- Senator John Hoeven announced the Federal Aviation Administration has awarded a $2.5 million award for a new veteran pilot training program at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks. Hoeven says the program, among other services, can help veterans cover the gap for costs not included under the GI Bill and other benefits, including Federal Tuition

Top administrators for the university met in the lobby of Robin Hall with the building’s namesake Si Robin, and his pilot Scott Patterson, to accept the donations that will be used to create scholarships for aviation students for years to come. While Robin pledged $1 million for the school, Patterson donated $25,000, which will become the seed for an endowment that will grow substantially.