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The Hagan Hangar: A Family’s Legacy Takes Wing at Western Michigan University

College of Aviation

… Jacob, Jillian, and Beth (Mom) Their decision to seek careers in the aviation industry is understandable because, … planes were cool."     That kind of pointed him toward a career as a pilot.  Research introduced Justin, a 2018 … stacking aircraft."  Jillian, too, is on a course toward a career in the sky.  She's part of the Delta Propel …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/06/hagan

Orion Rahjes is finding belonging and building legacy at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… in the workforce.”  Rahjes cites resources like the  Zhang Career Center , the  Business Externship Program , and the …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/accountancy-orion-rahjes-naba-student-organizations

Iagnocco Family Study Abroad Scholarship

Political Science

… fit between the study abroad program and the applicant’s career plans or goals will be also be considered Amount of …

https://wmich.edu/politics/iagnocco-study-abroad-scholarship

Focusing on access and high-quality education, WMU trustees approve 2023-24 tuition

News

… to offer a top-tier educational experience with great career outcomes," says Shelly Edgerton, Board of Trustees … to offer a top-tier educational experience with great career outcomes." Edgerton adds that Western is a university … we offer remarkable value for our students, which our career outcomes demonstrate every year,” President Edward …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/72055

Computer engineering grad programmed a path to success at Western

News

… that prepared him to hit the ground running in his career. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Mind-controlled prosthetic limbs … he'll be able to hit the ground running in his future career. In fact, he's already secured job interviews with … problems—something I’ll carry forward in my career and will make me more competitive for positions." …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/computer-engineering-fall-2024-graduate-camryn-ruiz

Business Education

Family and Consumer Sciences

… the field before graduating. Variety Largest selection of career and technical educational course offerings in the … Accounting Many teachers within this teaching area advise career and technical student organizations (CTSOs) such as …

https://wmich.edu/familyconsumer/business

Art grad ready to help others find healing through her craft

News

… is graduating with an art degree and plans to pursue a career as an art therapist. As an art therapist, Flanders … Flanders. That inspiration initially drove her to pursue a career in art education. After earning an associate of arts … her education at Western to take the next step on that career path.  "When I got in contact with my Western …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73705

Academics

College of Education and Human Development

… pathway best aligned with their academic interests and career goals. Program offerings prepare students for work in … nationwide, it’s an excellent time to start your education career. At WMU, we understand the demand for teachers and … future educators from Western Michigan University. We offer career and graduate school exploration, financial …

https://wmich.edu/education/academics

Looking for success at WMU? The sky is not the limit!

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… explains Wall. “This is especially applicable in my career as many of the classes at the college were … with minimal delays and high quality.” Walls began his career at Williams as a rotation engineer learning the ropes … market emerge that was only a concept during my academic career.” For Wall, finding success began with exploring …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/69019

Second Tier

Martin Luther King Jr. Student Scholars Academy

… and exposure to diversity, and to provide assistance with career paths and understanding study abroad options. The MLK …

https://wmich.edu/mlkacademy/structure/second-year