Tierney's degree in aviation science and administration came in 2014.  All of which has prepped Tierney for the current post in her chosen profession -- a pilot recruiter for Republic Airways' LIFT Academy, its new flight school.  In this role, she can also be a contact for WMU graduates in their quest for employment in the aviation industry

Student entrepreneurs from Western Michigan University are being recognized for their innovative business ideas with the Brian Patrick Thomas Entrepreneurial Spirit Award and Wendell Christoff Award.

The six courses were spread across disciplines in three different colleges—College of Arts and Sciences, Haworth College of Business and College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

The transition to distance recruiting and welcoming has kept Western Michigan University's Offices of Admissions and Student Transitions very busy, and inspired creative approaches. Find out how the adjustments are continuing to attract the attention of prospective and new students.

A group of peer mentors recently helped guide more than 130 pre-business students through the professional preparation required for the Business Externship Program, offered through the Zhang Career Center. The mentors adjusted their approach due to COVID-19 and were able to provide added touchpoints while social distancing.

Breyana Wilson will be graduating from Loy Norrix High School in Kalamazoo this spring. Wilson has committed to attend WMU in the fall as a special education major.

Joe Sánchez is a first-generation graduate, earning a degree in aviation management and operations, with a minor in general business in spring 2020. With the airline industry in decline due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he used the business skills he honed at WMU to secure a full-time job as a team leader at Meijer in Plainfield, Ill.

Michigan National Guard 2nd Lt. Hunter Davidson is leading a team of soldiers packing and distributing emergency food boxes to thousands of families across the state.

Two five-member teams of Western Michigan University students placed first and second overall in THEProject competition hosted by the Western Michigan Chapter of Project Management Institute.

This year's Western Michigan University Celebration of Excellence honored graduating students of color virtually, and paid tribute to a deceased student and professor.

Andy Bornhorst volunteered his skills to help make intubation boxes easier to transport and sanitize. The devices give an added layer of protection to health care workers in close contact with patients.

Dr. Luchara Wilson, who teaches special education courses at Western Michigan University, provides educational tips for struggling caregivers of students with special education needs who are now learning at home due to the pandemic.

Grab your earbuds, because WMU's Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy has launched another method for tuning into the business world while sheltering in place. 

The Kalamazoo Marathon and Borgess Run are now being offered virtually between May 1 through May 17. WMU employees who want to participate can register for free before May 10 using code: WMU. Finishers will receive a t-shirt and medal after campus reopens.

A listing of all camps, with new listings added as information becomes available, can be found at wmich.edu/admissions/camps.

Western Michigan University School of Social Work students are helping children in foster care with the most difficult move of their life.

Given the unpredictable environment and financial strain caused by the coronavirus outbreak, University officials say they want to create certainty for students around the cost of their education and demonstrate that WMU remains committed to affordability.

Kassidy Davis is excited about continuing her studies by pursuing a doctoral degree in physical therapy in the fall.

A new webpage has been created to help students graduating in a pandemic position themselves for success.

Right now the world is in the middle of a health crisis. A novel virus—one that has not been identified in humans before—has swept the globe. While that means our bodies don’t have preexisting defenses to COVID-19, there are natural ways to boost your immunity in general.

Kobe Brown, a first-generation college graduate, is excited to begin his career as a vocalist at Disneyland Tokyo.

Creating a complete supply chain within 72 hours was something that Michael Schwandt, B.B.A.'13, never thought he would have to do, but with a strong team beside him and his WMU supply chain education guiding him, he was ready to help GM deliver a 30,000-unit ventilator order from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Kordell Smith, a double major in leadership and business strategy as well as sales and business marketing, says he's graduating with the real-world experience and skills he needs to succeed in his field.

Alaa Sleymann is applying to dental schools, excited for what the future holds.

The full agenda, associated materials and a link to watch the meeting is available at wmich.edu/trustees.

Western Michigan University supply chain expert Tom Kelly explains how changes to consumer behavior and the disruption to global supply chains amidst the novel coronavirus pandemic are affecting product availability.

Two incoming freshmen are using their engineering talents to 3D print personal protective equipment for frontline health care workers.

Three Western Michigan University nursing students discuss their passion for their chosen profession, and why the benefits outweigh the risks for joining the workforce amid COVID-19.

Students showcased their research live online for the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences' 66th Conference on Senior Engineering and Design Tuesday, April 14.

Noam Morgenstern, a first officer for Alaska Airlines and 2002 graduate of WMU, is transporting vital equipment and frontline health workers across the country to help with COVID-19 response.