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Building student success center of fall career fair lineup, including new health care job fair

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… Building student success center of fall career fair lineup, including new health care job fair … of fields with hiring employers at the 2022 lineup of fall career fairs, including the inaugural WMU Health Care, Life … Parkview Campus. Find information and register Finance Career Night: Oct. 6, 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Fetzer Center. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69104

Navy veteran and four-time CAS alum built a career by probing the link between humans and their machines

College of Arts and Sciences

… Navy veteran and four-time CAS alum built a career by probing the link between humans and their machines … Schmorrow began what would become a twenty-year military career.  Following an initial deployment on the USS Dwight … Deny Flight and Operation Provide Promise, Schmorrow’s career with the Navy “ranged from bench level science and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69145

Supply chain student leverages networking to secure internships and full-time job

Haworth College of Business

… freshman year. From Salem, Michigan, Clarke is growing his career with the support of Western Michigan University’s … AI initiatives. “I found Owens Corning at the Supply Chain Career Night during my first year.  My previous business … has found ways to expand his professional scope through career fairs and student organizations like the  Supply …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/supply-chain-management-nathan-clarke

Earning a CPA license before graduation: A valuable asset

Haworth College of Business

… “One of the biggest hurdles students face starting their careers is passing the CPA exam,” says Penner.  Instead of … planning to earn their CPA license at some point in their careers, making that pursuit more attainable and less … top of mind for Penner and accountancy faculty members. “My career goals are to start in public accounting and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/cpa-exam-preparation

College of Arts and Sciences alumni recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… honored with awards given in three categories: The Early Career Excellence Award, The Department, School or Institute … that earned them this year’s distinction.     EARLY CAREER EXCELLENCE AWARD      Department of English Alumni … packages and book chapters and a dedicated mentor to early career scientists. Outside of work, he is an active …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/aaa-awards-news

Super Bowl-winning coach John Harbaugh reflects on his start at Western: ‘The greatest three coaching years of my life’

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… Super Bowl-winning coach, it was the pinnacle of Harbaugh’s career—a career that began with his first coaching job at Western … University. Coaching in his blood Harbaugh’s coaching career began in 1984 with little fanfare or attention. His …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/john-harbaugh-baltimore-ravens-super-bowl-winning-coach-wmu-alumni

Repeated recognition: WMU food marketing program wins industry award for second consecutive year

Haworth College of Business

… while alumni develop into thought leaders with long-term careers in the field. The opening of the Food Marketing Hub … connections and a sense of belonging. According to the WMU Career Outcomes Report:  100% of food marketing graduates …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/progressive-grocer-impact-awards-2025

Hockey-loving exercise science grad nets experience-driven hat trick through internship, campus work and RSOs

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… mission Burgeson knew in high school she wanted to pursue a career in exercise science. A family connection made Western … as possible, so why not graduate a year early?"  Scoring career goals "Being part of a historic season with WMU … a day in my life!’" The internship not only confirmed her career choice but gave her a leg up on future plans. "When I …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/graduate-success-exercise-science-wmu-hockey-trainer-ariana-burgeson

Leadership advice from an expert: Major General Rod Faulk

Haworth College of Business

… New Jersey. On leave of absence from his civilian career, Faulk has experience in banking and technology … than to have changes thrust upon you. Q: What is the career accomplishment you are proudest of? A: On the … accounting and project management influence your career? A: Through case study, group projects, and assigned …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69760

Equipped with a WMU engineering degree, Jim Castellano takes on the automotive world

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the university that gave me my start." Tell us about your career journey.  "I had a fantastic career with Ford and worked in a variety of engineering … train was a Ford first and is truly the highlight of my career. Once approved for production, I was given the green …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73471