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Equipped with a WMU engineering degree, Jim Castellano takes on the automotive world

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the university that gave me my start." Tell us about your career journey.  "I had a fantastic career with Ford and worked in a variety of engineering … train was a Ford first and is truly the highlight of my career. Once approved for production, I was given the green …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73471

Hockey-loving exercise science grad nets experience-driven hat trick through internship, campus work and RSOs

News

… mission Burgeson knew in high school she wanted to pursue a career in exercise science. A family connection made Western … as possible, so why not graduate a year early?"  Scoring career goals "Being part of a historic season with WMU … a day in my life!’" The internship not only confirmed her career choice but gave her a leg up on future plans. "When I …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/graduate-success-exercise-science-wmu-hockey-trainer-ariana-burgeson

Robust new online hub empowers WMU graduate students

News

… mentorship, community engagement, professional development, career preparation, well-being, awards and scholarship, … Individual Development Plan to help them set academic and career goals and track milestones. Other initiatives in the …

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

WMU welcomes over 150 students and professionals across Great Lakes region for IISE conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… networking, keynote presentations, as well as technical and career sessions, Western Michigan University hosted the … engineering provided a strong foundation for successful career in non-traditional engineering roles and industries. … IISE alumni lead breakout sessions that showcased diverse career pathways in aerospace, entrepreneurship, technical …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/iise-conference

Altitude Meets Identity: How Ella Hanson Is Shaping Her Path in Aviation

College of Aviation

… she says, is to take part in and promote the college's many career days.  "As a first-generation pilot, these … hearing their stories and gaining insight into potential career paths has given me clarity and expanded my options … fellow alumni who are willing to support and lift up your career."   With still a semester or two to go before …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/03/hanson

WMU institute renames program to meet dynamic demands of design industry

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

… to preparing students for successful and impactful careers in design, Repp adds. Key highlights of this … focus equips them with a deeper skill set, opening doors to career opportunities in the interior design and architecture … demands of the profession, ensuring long-term success. Career opportunities With a more diverse skill set and a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72622

WMU sales students win Desert Cup for 3rd straight year

Haworth College of Business

… students skills that they can take with them into their career. “Responding to an RFP and learning how to tailor a … to Pisano as he prepares to graduate and begin his sales career. “What I enjoyed most was working with a team I knew …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/03/sales-students-win-desert-cup-2026

Historic $100M fund launched by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning

Haworth College of Business

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/sleeping-giant-capital-historic-fund

Grant advances bacteria research while training future scientists

College of Arts and Sciences

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/03/grant-advances-bacteria-research

Cybersecurity student creates the community she knew was needed

Cybersecurity

… Ekblaw arrived at Western knowing cybersecurity was the career path for her. A lover of problem-solving and … one of the most transformative experiences of my college career,” says Ekblaw. “From organizing workshops and forging …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2026/02/erika-ekblaw-cybersecurity-creates-community