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Nerves of steel prevail as WMU sales students win big at Steel City Sales Challenge

Haworth College of Business

… them bond as a team. They helped and supported one another, worked very hard, and made great memories. They all took … to be Ally Financial’s next sales representative.  “I worked hard to make my elevator pitch as friendly and … values that Ally takes pride in. I emphasized my ability to work effectively on a team and contribute to a sense of …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/steel-city-sales-challenge-2025

WMU student develops AI solutions to enhance K-12 education assessment

College of Education and Human Development

… "These skills are central to 21st-century learning frameworks but notoriously difficult to assess fairly and … scale using human raters alone." According to Amoateng, his work is aligned with the U.S. Department of Education's and … integrate AI into the education sector. Additionally, the work addresses critical challenges in large-scale …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/06/amoateng-artificial-intelligence-education-research

2025 Pre-College Programs Reminders and Updates Memo

Precollege Programming

… this training, which can be scheduled upon request. Work with the appropriate Human Resource representative to complete background checks for all new staff working with minors and updated background checks every … returning faculty, staff, student staff, and volunteers who work with minors. Faculty and staff with a WMU employment …

https://wmich.edu/precollege/news/2025/10/memo

College of Arts and Sciences alumni recognized for achievements

College of Arts and Sciences

… Museum. A celebrated author of five poetry collections, her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Nation and The New … as editor for the Journal of Geoscience Education. Her work has been supported by over $600,000 in external … legends like LeBron James and Mike Tyson, and his work has appeared on SportsCenter, NFL Live, and E:60. …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/aaa-awards-news

WMU's family engagement office marks 10 years of success

News

… issues involving their students, from academic struggles to social dilemmas to the ins and outs of parenting a college … resources offered at the University and did the necessary work to improve his grades. "She made that one-on-one … says. "She gave us her undivided attention and continued to work with us until the issue was resolved. And I appreciate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/01/44961

WMU Theatre produces world premiere for family audiences

Theatre

… digital projection effects. WMU theatre students have been working with South African guest artist in residence Jason … adaptation of Bruce Coville's award-winning novel works a fine balance between the mundane and magical aspects … to meet and touch the puppets before the show. A social story will be provided in advance of the show with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/02/38300

A Flying Fish: David Fish takes Tech Ops to Army Air School

College of Aviation

… High were the line and maintenance jobs he had while working for fixed-base operators located at airports in his …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/davidfish

Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set

College of Aviation

… Gay Pilots Association at WMU.  Both expanded his networking capabilities and the latter provided scholarship … diversity in aviation," he says.  "As an airline pilot, you work with different people all the time so it's important to …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon

Western's Racial Justice Advisory Committee will update campus on progress

News

… its progress to the campus community. "I've seen the work these folks have done, and I am amazed," McCorkle says. … community can take to support the recommendations. The work is divided into seven subcommittees : Equitable … used the book "From Equity Talk to Equity Walk" as a framework to evaluate not only Western's programs and practices …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/09/65616

From Colorado to Kazoo - Maya Thornley's Aviation Elevation

College of Aviation

… year and advanced to president as a senior.  "I learned valuable networking, professionalism, and interview skills that have … means I can continue going on adventures even when I'm not working." Contact: Published by Tom Thinnes, 11/09/2020 …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/thornley