amantha Morehead, a spring 2022 Bachelor of Business Administration graduate of the Haworth College of Business with a concentration in marketing and a minor in fashion merchandising, now working at L'Oréal in New York City.

The real world starts now

Being at New York Fashion Week was an astounding opportunity.
Samantha, B.B.A.'22
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Samantha won Western’s New York Fashion Week Competition and that trip meant behind-the-scenes access to runway shows and vital connections with industry insiders, giving her the confidence to network and pursue opportunities she’d only dreamed of. And it paid off—she landed a full-time job at L’Oréal, the largest beauty brand in the world.

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, sport management, B.S.'22
Player Engagement Coordinator, New York Giants

Now the Player Engagement Coordinator for the New York Giants, 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 dream job.

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, aviation flight science, aviation management and operations,  B.A.'23
Certified Flight Instructor, Jeff Air Pilot Services, LLC

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 3,458 graduates, of which 2,434 were employed full time, 65 were employed part time and 703 employed their degree to gain admittance to graduate school or were otherwise continuing their education. 2021-22 Career Outcomes Report, wmich.edu/about/facts