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Students get a jump on careers as they explore job, internship opportunities at 2024 fall fairs

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… with potential employers at its fall 2024 career fairs, offering opportunities across a wide range of fields, including a new focus on digital marketing. The … from the 14 ABET-accredited engineering and applied sciences concentrations as well as related majors in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/fall-career-fairs-2024

One week, one gallery, one unforgettable transformation

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… Graphic Design BFA students in the project “180: A Matter of Perspective.” They weren’t just earning credit; they were … a community from the ground up, under pressure. The goal of the workshop, led by Paul Sizer from the Design Center … a full-scale event. “We’re so used to working in groups of like three or four people, so working in a room of 20 …

https://wmich.edu/art/news/2025/10/graphic-design-students-transform-gallery

Superheroes and pursuing advanced learning: mechanical engineering student finds inspiration in unexpected places  

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… while many children look up to the genius superhero because of his ability to fly or his heroic adventures, Olson looked … technical abilities.      “I’ve always liked the thought of being able to invent new and creative solutions to …   Now a junior in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Olson’s plans are coming to fruition. Olson chose …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/advanced-learning-dorian-olson

Alumna's personal experience will drive national strategy to combat human trafficking

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… Western Michigan University alumna is on the frontlines of combatting human trafficking nationwide. President Donald … says Hounakey, a Seita Scholar who earned both her bachelor's and master's degrees from WMU. An advocate for … wouldn't have saved everybody.'" A New Life Hounakey earned bachelor's degrees from WMU in criminal justice and Spanish …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/56872

Bell's Brewery partners with WMU, KVCC to offer internship

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… Bell's Brewery partners with WMU, KVCC to offer internship Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on … candidates who not only have a shared passion for brewing science, but also roots here in Michigan," says Carrie M. … certificate or associate degree at KVCC, then move on to a Bachelor of Science degree at WMU. The rigorous science

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/12/44258

Researchers advance vehicle technology and sustainability efforts

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… efforts Submitted by Cindy Wagner on The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences research team includes (left to right) Dheeraj … technology and sustainability efforts with the development of a virtual torque sensor (VTS) to measure engine …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/virtual-torque-sensor

Breaking Barriers: Blind international students find opportunity at WMU

International Student and Scholar Services

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2025/11/celcis-south-korea

WMU set to cultivate next generation of school psychologists with landmark grant

College of Education and Human Development

… WMU set to cultivate next generation of school psychologists with landmark grant Submitted by … to Western Michigan University from the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) will launch a new … training program. Projected to start in fall 2027, WMU will offer a 60-credit hour educational specialist ( EdS ) degree …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/07/school-psychologist-grant-michigan-college-education-human-development

ExpressJet, Delta put aviation students on career pathway

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… new agreement between Western Michigan University's College of Aviation and two closely allied commercial air carriers … that will prepare them for and guarantee jobs as first officers with ExpressJet. Successfully meeting all the … in three programs—aviation maintenance technology, aviation science and administration, and aviation flight science. The …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/148

Top seniors honored as 2016 Presidential Scholars

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… This year, 50 scholars were chosen from a senior class of more than 6,500 students. The Presidential Scholar … featuring a keynote address by Dr. John M. Dunn , president of WMU. Also making remarks will be Dr. C. Dennis Simpson , … research at WMU has led to participation in a National Science Foundation-funded research program and the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/03/31219