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Alumnus surfs the turbulence to success

W Magazine

… where that would take me I didn't know. I just jumped in with both feet, working my way to what interested me,” … he learned the program was opening a new facility at Kellogg Field in Battle Creek, Michigan. “I immediately loved the … Although he was called back to finish training, he was furloughed by Mesaba that October. He worked as an instructor …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71774

Unbridled success: Broncos take horse-racing world by storm

W Magazine

… race. "The feeling of bringing all of these people along with us for the ride and opening up this door—I can't even … But the pair stayed the course and landed a partnership with WinStar Farm shortly after the app went live. They … job interview at mergers and acquisitions firm Legg Mason in Baltimore, Maryland, right after graduation. He …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71843

Hope in the darkness: WMU music therapy alum finds calling in hospice

News

… native, graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor's degree in music. Knowing she wanted to … practicums, so I got a really great variety of settings with patients," she says. "I got to work with kids in a school with developmental disabilities. I got …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/09/55317

Students put their education to work tackling industry projects for WMU’s Senior Engineering Design Conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… students Steve Berg , Vidya Das and Gavin Hankins worked with their industry sponsor, Chad VanderRoest, senior … the induction tankless electric water heater team and work with these students, and faculty members, to ensure their … would be good to explore induction heating in conjunction with a tankless water heater. Tankless style water heaters …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73581

Adventures in sustainability: Students expand their horizons in India

Haworth College of Business

… Sustainability in India study abroad trip provided them with a unique opportunity to see how businesses can think … “Indian buddies” program where Western students were paired with a student from Christ University. After each day’s … Stewart from Otsego, Michigan, made a special connection with his Indian buddy. “My assigned buddy was Sherin, and I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/70967

WMU first Michigan campus to bring live visual interpreting to users 24/7

News

… navigates obstacles using a white cane, formats papers with the help of an audible screen reader and even cooks … a screen reader can’t read, we get a sighted aide to help with. But the logistics aren’t always easy,” she says. “Aira … takes away any barrier of delay and provides sighted help with a quick call through an app. There is a significant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73591

Juggling knives, flying and a busy academic schedule, aviation grad has big things on horizon

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… Juggling knives, flying and a busy academic schedule, aviation … who will graduate April 30 from Western Michigan University with a bachelor's degree in aviation flight science. Both of … planes: one as a private pilot and the other fascinated with remote control aircraft. "I would always fly the remote …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67823

WMU business students successfully sweep awards in DECA competition

Haworth College of Business

… chose a product or service to sell to an ultimate consumer with a prepared presentation. Suzy Davila from Northville, … at Western and helped me react quickly to topics within my major,” says Thom. “Now after completing the year … and adaptability; I also had the opportunity to network with college students from around the world. In addition to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75727

Willow Martin: Finding your balance

Haworth College of Business

… her and said they were ready to come home. Connecting with her professors beforehand, the senior human resource … management major made arrangements and planned to check in with classmates on FaceTime to catch up on notes and other … her labor relations course, which was conducted via WebEx with professor Paula Eckert, her grandparents made a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58744

Bronco mascot rider nets her own equestrian 'triumph'

News

… Michigan and Ontario schools in Region 4 of IHSA's Zone 6. With that placement in hand, she faced off against riders … Dickinson University in 1967. Today, from its beginning with just two intercollegiate competing colleges, the IHSA … an organization that encompasses 40 regions in eight zones with almost 400 member colleges in 45 states and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46349