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

Information Technology

… pickup games and stays active. He’s also a fan of shows like Invincible and is a member of the Cybersecurity Club on … while supporting your fellow Broncos! Search for roles like  Help Desk, Switchboard Operator, or Student Tech on …

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

Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company

W Magazine

… ’13, president and CEO of SPARK Business Works.  “I also like to ask students tough questions about their business … they navigated those challenges. Payton Walker operates a crypto mining service that is geared toward those with no … I had a rough idea of what I wanted to achieve with my crypto mining startup, but I wasn't quite sure how to get …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70888

Celebration, connection and campus changes welcome new and returning Broncos at fall welcome

News

… is our first welcome to Western. We want everyone to feel like they can be involved,” says Roshona Porter , director … for staff and for navigating campus. It feels more like a team effort,” Porter says. Sign up to help with move …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/broncos-return-fall-welcome-2025

WMU Student Center becomes the 17th campus building to earn LEED certification

WMU Student Center

… Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on Inclusive spaces like the Game On! game room were thoughtfully designed to be … formulations were given priority over high-impact materials like concrete and steel.  Sustainability will remain a top …

https://wmich.edu/student-center/news/2025/08/student-center-leed-certification

Western Michigan University ranked top education employer in Michigan

News

… 160,000 employees surveyed nationwide who were asked how likely they were to recommend their employer. Participants …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/top-ranking-forbes-best-state-employers-2025

Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set

College of Aviation

… Cole Dillon, current Captain at SkyWest Airlines Nothing like flying the friendly skies of the WMU College of … and "mentor of mentors."   Followed closely by the likes of Sharon Van Dyken, Annie Quardokus , Jana Zollinger, … seniority it's pretty easy to get the schedule that you like.  We have to remember that airlines are a '24/7' …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon

Supplying data visualization and process improvement

Haworth College of Business

… generating solutions and communication in a realistic, high-stakes environment. These are not hypothetical case studies; … ready day one.’ By engaging directly with business partners like Goodwill, students experience firsthand what it means … or break the outcome.” Curkovic notes that one of the biggest takeaways for students is how to enact change …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/goodwill-project

Student Spotlight: Ellie Lundy – Leading with Compassion and Communication

Information Technology

… Inspired by Family Ellie credits her parents as her biggest influences. Her mom’s dedication to special education … while supporting your fellow Broncos! Search for roles like  Help Desk, Switchboard Operator, or Student Tech on …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/07/ellie-lundy-it-student-highlight

WMU Senior Prom is still going strong after 30 years

News

… live Big Band music, swing and ballroom dancing, and Bingo. Casino games will return this year, but no money will be … Pre-entertainment will begin with Bingo at 5 p.m. The casino tables will open at 6 p.m., and the dance will run …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/03/45802

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

News

… into the mission and willing to put in the work. People like Midwest area scout Steve Neal .  “You wake up early, … football, I scored touchdowns, and from there it was just like, ‘Wow, I can actually do this.’” It was the start of … after football. “Coach Darnell always talked about the bigger picture and understanding that this game doesn’t last …

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