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Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world cybersecurity RSO

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the most of their first year at Western in 2024.   Their biggest idea? Creating the registered student organization …   “One of our main goals is to provide hands-on experience with the same hardware and software used by professionals in … WMU,” says McElroy.   Students interested in joining WRAVEN can attend a weekly meeting on Mondays at 6 p.m. in 2225 …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/wraven-cybersecurity-rso

Physicist melds scientific, humanitarian drive at UN's 'nuclear watchdog'

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… but a two-year Peace Corps assignment in the West African nation of Mali. "My unconventional post-doc" is … was just following advice that he would, years later, share with a group of young physics majors at WMU: "Don't narrow your vision." …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37548

Raiyan Wasi turns classroom knowledge into real-world impact

Haworth College of Business

… believe data has become more valuable than gold, especially with how AI is transforming industries overnight.” With a field that is quickly evolving, accurate, relevant … landing a position with a Fortune 500 tech company where I can dive deep into cybersecurity, AI and emerging …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/computer-information-systems-raiyan-wasi-international-student

Interior design student helps plant shop owner grow new business

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… on Instagram. "Dianna noticed it and said, 'I really like your living space, your style, how you stage things. I'm … a lot to the store," says Nance. "He's been great to work with, and he actually helped from the beginning with … for allowing me to do this, because it really feels like I can feel, think and see clearly what's ahead." For more WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68254

Dream realized for Western alum working on Marvel's 'WandaVision'

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… I read a textbook cover to cover, and I was just amazed with it," Jacobs says. He also became drawn to movies with … into the film industry. Initially rejected by the American Film Institute (AFI), he spent a year building up his … It's like walking into Willy Wonka's chocolate factory—you don't want to leave!" For the latest news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63090

Finding a better way from bean to brew

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… Sartin graduated from Western Michigan University in 2003 with a B.A. in organizational communication. In his … and offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs. How would you describe your company? MochaBox is a locally owned specialty coffee …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48151

WMU faculty team uncovers racial bias in jury selection

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… Mississippi's fifth circuit court intentionally removed African Americans from the jury, violating Flowers' … case, DeCamp wondered, could there be a larger issue within that same court district? Building a Team Dr. Elise … say it's race-neutral, but that's not exactly the case when you look at it." The Findings What the DeCamps found in that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/11/56344

Academic, practical knowledge are key to success for engineering student

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… success, engineers need to augment their academic pursuits with practical experience to find useful solutions to … shop floor offers many good teaching moments to engineers. You may learn how to design a part with less welding, how to … real world problems. “Instead of taking educated guesses, I can now give calculated solutions or computer models that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71373

Two WMU business students among six nationwide to win prestigious scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… a $10,000 award from the foundation and will be paired with established executives and former Richter Scholars who … since her first days at WMU," he says. "Joy shows what can happen when a student steps up to the challenge and … people at WMU and mentors I have had over the years. When you surround yourself with a winning team of peers, mentors, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52257

Don’t miss the boat: Nursing student encourages peers to try something new at Western

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… through the wake behind a speedboat on a single ski, you'd never know Rachel Evangelista has only been water … in the sunshine, so I thought, 'I'm going to try it.'" With no experience at all, Evangelista nervously reached out … There are both team and individual competitions. Students can connect with the team or find something else that sparks …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64739