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Building a future defined by connection and purpose
Haworth College of Business
… opportunities available in any industry you can dream about working in,” says senior Western Michigan University … student Michael Andres from Kalamazoo, Michigan. “From working in tax, to audit and assurance, to forensic … good enough to be admitted to the university itself. After working for a few years, Andres decided he wanted to receive …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/accountancy-michael-andres-naba-nontraditional-student
Overcoming gang life is topic of diversity series talk
News
… While on campus Sept. 30, Hernandez also will present two workshops for WMU employees. The morning program is for … in sociology, specializing in the sociology of education, social inequality and diversity. Today, he is a nationally … and success, community outreach, and pedagogy for educators working with underserved and underprepared students. As a …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/09/27152
Western honors Native American heritage, creates path to deepen connections with tribal communities
News
… those interactions," adds Sherwood, associate professor of social work and director of Western's Native American Affairs … Three Fires Confederacy in Southwest Michigan—the NAAC is working to support, elevate and advocate for Native American …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69671
WMU entrepreneur wins annual $10,000 Brian Patrick Thomas Award
Haworth College of Business
… to move teams of people to a common cause with a higher social purpose. The inaugural award was given to NeoVent in … able to continue to expand our research on the product, working to make it easier to access and use." Durabilika is … business accelerator that gives students rich and valuable resources to develop their startup companies. It is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/05/32175
Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf
College of Aviation
… command of supervising thousands of maintenance technicians working on the inspection, servicing, repair and overhaul of … Squadron at Fairchild AFB, WA He took advantage of the networking opportunities on campus that are available through … his A&P (airframe and powerplant) certificate training and work with other mechanics in the field, all of which would …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf
Graduate success reaches all-time high at WMU
News
… and professors opened my eyes and my heart to the field of social work," says Johnny Anderson III , who earned his bachelor's … and is now pursuing his master's in the same program while working his dream job at the Family Health Center in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57465
Middle East expert to talk about 'Engaging the Muslim World'
College of Arts and Sciences
… discuss how misconceptions about Islam affect America's social and political climate at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 , … fresh insights into understanding how specific historical, social, and cultural factors shape the present climate. This …
https://wmich.edu/news/2015/12/28691
President Montgomery forges legacy of student success
W Magazine
… born from a belief in the power of education to create social mobility and change lives—not just during a student’s … the Okanagan Charter, an international well-being framework. Western was one of the first 25 in the nation to make … tenure. These efforts “took thousands of people working every day to make it happen,” the outgoing president …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2025/06/president-edward-montgomery-forges-legacy-student-success-record-outcomes
A ewe-nique approach to sustainability
College of Arts and Sciences
… bachelor’s degree in biology in 2012. After graduation, she worked as a zookeeper at Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, … two sheep from her flock, Elmer and Felix. Even as she was working with large exotic animals like gorillas and … the sheep close together and safe from predators as they work across the terrain. She uses a method called …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/lauren-burns-tending-tilth
COVID-19 at Western: One year later
News
… design students use skills to craft masks for hospital workers : Several fashion design students join together to … against COVID-19. (April 2020) WMU public health students' social media campaign: #Bewellwmu during pandemic … and empathy amid the COVID-19 pandemic are the focus of a social media campaign designed and launched by students in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63586