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Project Spotlight: Inside WMU’s Phone Transition – A Modern Upgrade

Information Technology

… Transition – A Modern Upgrade Submitted by Gary Barton on This project was about future-proofing WMU’s communication. … they do," said Andrew Holmes, Chief Information Officer. What Changed? The transition replaced aging hardware with a … to campus-wide deployment, collaboration was key. "The biggest challenge was balancing speed with minimal …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/inside-wmus-phone-transition-it-project-spotlight

’Tis the season: 2025 holiday trends

Haworth College of Business

… ’Tis the season: 2025 holiday trends Submitted by Stacey …   Dr. Marcel Zondag Holiday shopping and supply chains: What to expect Dr. Marcel Zondag, associate professor of … and manage uncertainty.  “Expect ongoing discounting, aggressive price matching and a strong focus on value across …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/holiday-trends-2025

Doctoral candidate charts course for success in world-class sailing win

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From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence

Haworth College of Business

… From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence Submitted by Janine … with  DataDirect Networks (DDN), where he applied what he learned in class to challenges within the industry. … of belonging, so put yourself out there. You never know what can happen!” As his academic career comes to a close, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/digital-marketing-george-laforce-deca-internship

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 John Harbaugh reflects on his start at Western: 'The greatest three coaching years of … He continues, recalling his father's advice, “‘You know what I need you to do. Just have  good relationships with the guys, push them and do what the (other) coaches teach you to do. Teach what they …

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

Daniela Padilla is expanding creative horizons with TikTok, Disney and Hulu

Haworth College of Business

… Daniela Padilla is expanding creative horizons with TikTok, Disney and Hulu … after starting my journey as a content creator, but what ultimately convinced me to transfer to WMU was the … your chance to test your limits, reach for opportunities bigger than you imagined and discover just how far you can go, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/marketing-leadership-business-strategy-daniela-padilla-internship

Level Up Your Security Game with NINJIO

Information Technology

… by Gary Barton on The traditional, lengthy training format is gone. NINJIO delivers short, animated episodes that are … confident and prepared. This new training is part of our bigger plan to build a strong, security-savvy culture here at WMU. So, what’s the deal? Starting Tuesday, October 28, all faculty …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/10/level-your-security-game-ninjio

Lessons in language: Mastering Japanese, computer engineering opens doors for WMU grad

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… by Erin Flynn on Noah Braasch, a 2023 Presidential Scholar, is graduating from Western with bachelor’s degrees in both … you exposure to all sorts of things to let you figure out what exactly it is you want to do, and it’s done in a way … interviews , companies have specifically told me that’s what they’re looking for.”   As he prepares to graduate, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-computer-engineering-japanese-noah-braasch

Cybersecurity student is unlocking opportunities and finding success

Cybersecurity

… Cybersecurity student is unlocking opportunities and finding success Submitted by … to enter the profession. “I especially enjoyed applying what I learned in class to virtual lab environments such as … and I began to feel comfortable quickly.” says Al Rasbi. “What really helped was the Omani Student Association. They …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/aus-al-rasbi-cybersecurity

Art grad curates impressive resume through Experience-Driven Learning

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… Learning Submitted by Erin Flynn on Hope Donovan, who is graduating with a bachelor's degree in art, curated her … New Orleans.   “I played music my whole life; it’s what I thought I was supposed to do,” she remembers. “But … of those classes, a professor asked an important question: What did she want to do with her degree?   “He said, ‘Hope, …

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