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Emily Styburski is redefining career goals with strategic insight

Haworth College of Business

… Valley State University in 2020, Styburski entered a workforce altered by the pandemic. “I graduated during the peak … aspirations,” says Styburski.  Seeking a career beyond the sales floor, she began her MBA journey at WMU.  “I took a leap by applying for a position at Eaton and was fortunate to be recognized …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/mba-emily-styburski-strategic-insight

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

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on   … her role as the international student events coordinator for the Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Molly Dixon studied abroad in Costa …

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

Cultivating community: WMU Future Teachers of Color partners with Parchment Public Schools for Halloween event

College of Education and Human Development

… Teachers of Color partners with Parchment Public Schools for Halloween event Submitted by Chris Hybels on Students … students from Parchment Public Schools and their families for an unforgettable Halloween experience.  Omega Delta Phi …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/10/future-teachers-color-education-halloween-event-wmu-organizations-greek

‘Greatest moment of my life’: WMU Theatre student blows judges away on ‘The Voice’

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… end in the Knockout Round. But this is just the beginning for the talented theatre student. Earlier this month, he was … Awards at the Grand Ole Opry. He also released a cover of former coach Niall Horan’s song “This Town” on Spotify and … superstar coach Michael Bublé; he has now joined #TeamBuble for the Knockout Round. Jack Austin wowed the superstar …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/jack-austin-joins-voice-team-niall-horan

WMU alumni awarded prestigious Blue Cloud Award

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… in America.   Charles Zhang and Lynn Chen-Zhang Named for the Chinese term blue cloud, which symbolizes virtue and … to opportunity, and they have been dedicated to paying that forward at their alma mater and helping students realize … doors and that our children and grandchildren will carry forward these same values,” says Chen-Zhang. “This award is …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lynn-chen-zhang-charles-zhang-china-institute-blue-cloud-award

$800K grant to explore atomic level purity for energy developments

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… $800K grant to explore atomic level purity for energy developments Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. … professor of computer science and principal investigator for the grant. “Achieving atomically precise materials at … tantalum and niobium with nitrogen and exist in crystalline form. Researchers are examining these lattice-like …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/07/800k-doe-grant-makin

Western to host fall 2025 career fairs connecting students with leading employers

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… 7 , allowing participants and employers to engage in an informal setting centered on career exploration, workplace … Sept. 18 is geared toward accounting, finance, business information systems and analytics majors. Students will have … Career Fair— Oct. 3, 1:30-2:30 p.m. , WMU Student Center   Sales, Marketing and Food Marketing Career Night— Oct. 6, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/western-hosts-2025-fall-career-fairs

WMU alumna named Michigan’s 2026 High School Assistant Principal of the Year

College of Education and Human Development

… School principal. “Her intelligence, work ethic, and care for both staff and students have transformed our school culture.” Becker-Utess has played a key … investment being made in every child,” says  Kristin   Higgins , instructional coach and teacher. Becker-Utess will …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/tara-becker-utess-alumni-state-award-assistant-principal-secondary-education

Students crack code for career success at WMU Cybersecurity Summit

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… Students crack code for career success at WMU Cybersecurity Summit Submitted by … sessions than ever ,” Garald Barton IV , marketing manager for Western’s Office of Information Technology , says of the Oct. 9 event.   Students …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/students-lead-cybersecurity-summit-2025

Nearly 180 students recognized for global engagement on WMU’s campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Nearly 180 students recognized for global engagement on WMU’s campus Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on   KALAMAZOO – Graduating senior Reggie Dancy wants people to know that studying abroad is not … the global achievements of WMU students. /  Libby Stefanich for Global Education Dancy was speaking to a crowd of 50 at …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/gep-awards-2025