January 2023 Newsletter
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College wasn’t in ‘the cards’ for former foster care kid. Now he’s ready to graduate.
Zachary Fry, a senior in the sales and business marketing program, says that coming to Western Michigan University has changed his life. Fry will earn his bachelor’s degree this April knowing his future looks much different than he anticipated when he was in high school. Growing up, Fry was in the foster care system, but hopes that sharing his story motivates others to stay focused and have a positive mindset.
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Finding fun in Sydney Wade’s future
From a young age, senior Sydney Wade was born to make math fun. As she studies finance and accounting at Western Michigan University, Wade is bringing the lessons she learned from her youth into the classroom. “I come from a family of entrepreneurs and have been surrounded by business concepts since I was little. So many experiences have shaped me and helped me choose my major in finance and minor in accounting because I’ve always had real-time exposure to business plans, financial books and customer service,” says Wade.
Other stories:
- Become part of WMU's East Campus oral history project today!
- WMU Night at the Detroit Pistons
- Dr. Sime Curkovic compiled a list of relevant certifications for business graduates
- Intrigued by a good mystery, Western student decodes path in cybersecurity
- Congratulations to Three Minute Thesis (3MT) regional winner, Tabitha DiBacco (M.A.'20, Psychology)
- Put your brown & gold to the test to see how WMU you are
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