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Turbulence in technology: cybersecurity student is learning alongside a growing field

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Michigan University alum with a degree in computer science, working as a programming consultant.    “He was always … to, and I found it fascinating,” says Karn. “Watching his work was very influential and he was also a great teacher.”  … at WMU. He’s always loved computers—much like his father, working on them has always been a hobby of his.   He was …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/ben-karn-cybersecurity

Experiential learning in public relations at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… simulating life at a real PR agency as students work with actual clients. In this class, students work in … impact. In a new course taught by Popkova – Advanced Social Media Strategy – students design social media campaigns for real clients, this time choosing …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/11/experiential-learning-pr

Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… her travels. "GIST 3100 opened my eyes to the value of networking and making connections in a globalized world,” says … class, students explore the culture, history, politics and social institutions of countries they hope to visit while … at Western often transcend traditional academic coursework to experience-driven learning, preparing students to …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/program-feature-global-studies

Kalamazoo Farmers Market Unveils Don Cooney Cultivation Center

College of Health and Human Services

… of service at Western Michigan University , where he taught social work and mentored countless students. His academic work emphasized social justice, poverty reduction and community engagement, …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/cooneycenter

Soga Japan Center receives Champs award

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… district create successful collaborations. A nationwide network of professionals working in public schools, CIS has evolved into the … arts, mask making, song and dance, as well as to give workshops on basic Japanese greetings and letters. …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/06/soga-japan-champs-award

Robust new online hub empowers WMU graduate students

News

… have to learn how to publish, present at conferences and network. We wanted to coalesce all that information into an … and creative community, to learn how to maintain a strong work-life balance.  COMPASS offers advice in numerous … links that go to different places,” says Kasprzyk, who works as an advisor and graduate assistant for the Graduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/compass-new-online-hub-graduate-students

U.S. News ranks WMU health programs among best in nation

News

… therapy, speech-language pathology, audiology and social work. Rankings of other health fields, including physician … programs. In addition to those programs, the WMU School of Social Work finished in the top 100, landing at No. 66 out …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/05/605

Madison Sedmak turns opportunities into outcomes

Haworth College of Business

… of Business to her budding career. Over the summer, Sedmak worked as a social media intern for  Galilee Baptist Church . “My … been a crucial aspect in making my college experience as valuable as possible,” she says. “By giving me resume guidance, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/digital-marketing-madison-sedmak-internships-zhang-career-center

Staff Spotlight: Anthony Smith – From Student Technician to IT Specialist

Information Technology

… opportunity, and a passion for technology. Anthony Smith works as an IT specialist at WMU's Technology Help Desk. He assists students, faculty, and staff with account and network issues while mentoring student technicians to ensure a … goal of working in cybersecurity. He’s already gained valuable experience through research projects on generative AI …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/anthony-smith-it-staff-highlight

Spring 2024 career fairs connect Western students with hundreds of employers

News

… account or navigating any job search resources can work with well-trained student career ambassadors by … positions. Request information or call (269) 387-2745. Social Work Job Fair Students interested in internships in social work settings should attend the event on Tuesday, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74469