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Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Joseph Reish

Lee Honors College

… Distinguished Service Award, established in 1980 to honor “careers that exemplify exceptional service to the University … college,” notes Helene, “was a very important part of Joe’s career.   He truly enjoyed working with honors students and … or opportunities that enhance students’ experience or career path can be transforming,” Helene says. “Joe and I …

https://wmich.edu/honors/reish

Carol Lanctot

Haworth College of Business

… WMUx and Merze Tate College Carol Lanctot started her IT career in the 1980s when mainframes were the size of a large … and teaching users how to use them.  Early in her career, Lanctot worked for an employer who purchased a Dell …

https://wmich.edu/business/lanctot2024

Catching Up with Katich: Brooke Begins Her Aviation Climb

College of Aviation

… World War II.  All that helped when it came to choosing a career path.  So did living about 15 minutes away from … flight ever in the summer of 2021 The latter step on the career ladder took some determination while she was enrolled … high schools, and from which she graduated in 2020.  The career-oriented course at the school was called Practicum, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/blog/2023/01/katich

Sandy Yee: Alumni Spotlight

University Libraries

… Sandy Yee (WMU, 1970, 1973) to an extensive and exemplary career supporting students and leading libraries in … graduate program. “Without WMU, I could not have had the career I’ve had,” said Yee. “In my time, WMU provided the … Community College, and Yee started her academic library career. “I was so into instruction and reference and working …

https://wmich.edu/library/updates/2022/10/sandy-yee

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Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Ph.D.

… or more faculty members will evaluate communication skills, career goals, research interests and educational readiness …

https://wmich.edu/healthsciences/academics/apply

LBGT office launches mentoring program

News

… and their allies are encouraged to participate in a new career-related mentoring opportunity. Western Michigan University launched the LBGTA Career Mentorship Program this month through its Office of … local area. Participating mentors will provide support and career-related resources to help the students better prepare …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/10066

WMU Grow Your Own Teacher Education

College of Education and Human Development

… Future Proud Educator Grow Your Own  initiative, the Career and Technical Education (CTE) 61i grant and the …  prepares candidates for general education and/or Career and Technical Education (CTE) endorsements in … expressed that program courses have prepared them for a career in teaching. 93% Over 93% of program participants …

https://wmich.edu/education/grow

Detroit entrepreneur, former trustee honored for legacy of leadership

W Magazine

… others,” the resolution stated. Pickard’s entrepreneurial career spanned more than 50 years, beginning as one of the … and co-owned five Black-owned newspapers. Throughout his career, Pickard received numerous accolades, including WMU …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/fall-2024-pickard-obituary

Alumnus Gang Chen is making strides in AI and machine learning

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/gang-chen-making-strides-ai-machine-learning

Guest Conductor

Irving S. Gilmore School of Music

… conductor, scholar, pedagogue, and media personality with a career spanning over 20 years. He is an active guest …

https://wmich.edu/music/events/festivals/swmvf/guest-conductor