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From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions

News

… plays on and off the field that would shape the rest of his career. Onward for the brown and gold Neal was a highly … finding immediate success. Neal had a record-setting career for the brown and gold, earning a spot in the WMU … this.’” It was the start of what would be a record-setting career, eventually leading to Neal’s induction into the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/detroit-lions-steve-neal-western-alumnus-now-midwest-area-scout

Undergraduate Programs

Political Science

… secondary education. These majors appeal to students with career interests in politics and government, business, …

https://wmich.edu/politics/academics/undergraduate

Alumni

Military Science and Leadership

… Prater, B.A.’03 Colonel (R) Kathryn A. Prater’s military career began as a cadet in Western Michigan University’s … Freedom/Operation New Dawn (2010 to 2011). Colonel Prater’s career has been heavily focused on international … he attended and graduated from the Infantry Captains Career Course, and then was assigned to the 2nd Infantry …

https://wmich.edu/rotc/alumni

Student Spotlight: Jose Ortiz-Martinez – From Soccer Fields to Cybersecurity

Information Technology

… staff, and alumni while building the skills to launch his career. Tech One on the Front Lines As a Tech One Help Desk … and people skills that will serve him well in his future career. Looking Ahead Jose is on track to graduate in Spring … His goals are refreshingly grounded: build a stable career, form meaningful connections, and explore life beyond …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/06/jose-ortiz-martinez-it-student-highlight

Turfe elected vice chair of WMU Board of Trustees

News

… Turfe brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career that spans various industries including automotive, … biotechnology, life sciences and pharmacy. He began his career as a financial analyst with General Motors, where he … president of GMTradeXchange and co-CEO at Covisint. Turfe's career includes serving as the chairman, president and CEO …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73054

Charles Bruce

Family and Consumer Sciences

… methods Mr. Bruce completed his Master of Arts in Career and Technical Education from Western Michigan … School System in Clarksville, TN. Throughout his teaching career, Mr. Bruce taught business, marketing, and technology … football, soccer, and track. Prior to his teaching career, Mr. Bruce held roles in corporate finance focusing …

https://wmich.edu/familyconsumer/directory/bruce

Alumni Academy

School of Communication

… we induct alumni who exemplify community engagement and career accomplishment. Our Alumni Academy members are …

https://wmich.edu/communication/alumni/academy

Third Tier

Martin Luther King Jr. Student Scholars Academy

… The purpose of the third-year component is to encourage career exploration. Third-year participants engage in a … of activities designed to expose them to their chosen career paths. Such activities include study abroad …

https://wmich.edu/mlkacademy/structure/third-tier

University Guidelines for Student Pay

Career and Student Employment Services

… Tutors receive monthly training opportunities from WMU Career and Student Employment Services supervisor. Tutors … Candidates should be studying Human Resources or have the career goal to work in the Human Resources field.  Previous … Rates above $50.00 per hour require prior approval from Career and Student Employment Services in order to be …

https://wmich.edu/career/campus/payrates

Why CFI at WMU

College of Aviation

… month, providing networking opportunities  Access to WMU Career Fairs, such as Aviation Outlook Day  Delta Propel …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/jobs/whycfi