Forbes 30 Under 30
Tinashe Chaponda, B.S.’18, founded Sosani Studios, an influencer marketing company that's worked with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Alicia Keys, earning a spot on the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
2x Grammy winner
Bronco alumna Johnaye Kendrick, B.M.’05, won her second Grammy Award in 2025 with her vocal group säje, winning in the best arrangement, instruments and vocals category for their song "Alma."
Gold-medal-winning goalie
Bronco hockey goaltender Hampton Slukynsky was selected to join the U.S. Men’s National Team for the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championships. The team went on to win gold, defeating Switzerland in the championship game.
Employer-sought skills
Graduate with change-ready knowledge such as complex problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, judgment and effective communication.
The research university advantage
Experience rare opportunities to participate in undergraduate research beginning as early as your first year.
Internship opportunities
Paid internships are available starting in your sophomore year through the Broncos Lead Internship Program.
Design for good
Bobby Snell, industrial and product design, B.F.A.‘21
Bobby landed a job designing dog toys for BARK in New York City. He developed the highly sought-after expertise while pursuing a product design degree at Western's Richmond Institute for Design + Innovation. The program's deep immersion in the marketplace allowed Bobby to successfully launch two product patents before completing his degree.
Dream job
Brandon Harlin, sports management, B.S.‘22
player engagement coordinator, Detroit Lions
Now the player engagement coordinator for the Detroit Lions, Brandon credits his instructors at Western who were personally invested in his success. Thanks to their support, he landed a senior internship with Bronco Athletics that led to his first job with the New York Giants.
9 of 10
Broncos are employed quickly, working in their field in jobs they like*
93%
of graduates participated in Experience-Driven Learning**
97%
of students had instructors who made them excited about learning**
A fearless flyer
Laila Stein, aviation flight science, aviation management and operations, B.S.‘23
Safety and operations intern, National Business Aviation Association
Laila’s senior thesis is helping to shape her own college’s mental health support for future students and pilots. Her faculty and advisors pushed her to delve deeper into the research, earning her recognition in broader circles and an invitation to speak on a panel at the University of North Dakota Aerospace Symposium on Mental Health.
Pursue justice
Jayla Williams, criminal justice, B.A.‘23
Sadek Law PLC, legal assistant
Jayla helped crack homicide cases, working alongside Michigan State Police detectives, through WMU’s Cold Case Program, a first-of-its-kind partnership that has garnered national media attention on the "Today Show" and "48 Hours," among others.
*WMU collected data for 2,859 graduates, of which 2,059 were employed full time, 93 were employed part time, 535 employed their degree to gain admittance to graduate school or were otherwise continuing their education, 8 were engaged in military service and 1 was volunteering full time. In addition, 700 of those working full time were satisfied with their job, based on 758 responses, and 1,391 of those working full time had a job related to their degree, based on 1,460 responses. 2023-24 Career Outcomes Report, wmich.edu/about/facts
**2023-24 Career Outcomes Report, wmich.edu/about/facts