Focused on family, alumna designs plan for future career
From cold case to hot career: WMU graduate poised for future in law enforcement
Leadership, internship and relationships elevate sport management grad's experience
Aviation grad makes dream of flying a reality
Ready for launch: Engineering grad poised to expand horizons of space research
Success with interest: Support adds up for accountancy grad
Bound for greatness
"To get to practice relationship-building in a professional setting here has been really beneficial," she says. "I feel like there's a lot of parallels in what I've seen in the (paper engineering) industry and the experiences I've gotten here on campus."
Elisha Ewing, chemical and paper engineering
From financial models to modeling on the runway
"I believe in my abilities and decisions, which empowers me to take bold actions in both finance and fashion. Confidence allows me to present myself authentically, whether I'm negotiating a deal or walking the runway."
Racheal Mmanga, finance
Arts administration grad thriving in community-driven theatre company
Hands-on experiences put engineering grad in driver's seat for career opportunities
Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work
Marketing grad finds avenue to follow passion for diabetes advocacy
Off the charts
David Le, Presidential Scholar from the Bronson School of Nursing, didn't just hit the books; he presented his impactful research at a professional conference packed with the people who wrote his textbooks and had the opportunity to lead an innovative study that could improve patient care at a local hospital.
Thriving artist
If I was in a place that didn't value art as much as Kalamazoo, I wouldn't have been able to meet these amazing people and I wouldn't be able to be at the place that I am now with my art: having two solo shows, all of the connections I have made, and all of the amazing opportunities I have received.
Sharmane Flanders, B.A.'23
Runway to success
I often describe myself as the shy, introverted kid who had a lot of passion and a lot of drive for things, but I didn't really know where to place it or what to do with it. And I think coming (to Western) really taught me that there's a place for every passion and there's a mechanism for every drive you have to do things.
Laila Stein, B.S.'23
Amped up future
Research ranging from enhancing the power grid to increasing electric battery safety powered early career opportunities for Bharat Goel.
Tackling medical school
Mike Caliendo has excelled in the classroom and on the football field, recognized among the top student-athletes in the nation. After several years holding the line to protect his quarterback, the biomedical sciences graduate is ready to tackle the next step in his career: protecting public health.