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Swing and a hit: Digital marketing grad’s internship lands him job in the big leagues

News

… Alex Wojdylak is headed for a full time job at FOX Sports after earning his bachelor's degree in digital marketing … unique thumbnails.  One of the highlights of his experience was sitting in on a recording of the "Flippin' Bats with Ben … brother of former Detroit Tiger Justin Verlander .  "That was really cool. Having opportunities to be around talent …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73706

Aviation grad found world of opportunity at Western

News

… Michigan University student Raymond Miller would be on his way to a Ph.D. In addition to a bachelor’s degree in … is leaving Western with a passport packed with stamps after completing four study abroad experiences spanning … course focused on social justice in education and social service sectors and included visits to government agencies …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/graduate-success-aviation-operations-management-raymond-miller

Dr. JoAnn Atkin: Coaching students to success for 24 years

Haworth College of Business

… will retire this summer. Before becoming an academic, Atkin was a skilled advertising and marketing executive. She first … up into store management during her undergraduate years. After college graduation, she transitioned to the … Recognized for her talent in the classroom and in faculty service, Atkin stands out as one of the most supportive …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/joann-atkin-retirement

Multihyphenate alumna Kelly Burris is a highflyer

W Magazine

… sets at her Detroit-based IP law firm. In a unique “fly-to” service model, Burris pilots her own Daher TBM 940 … she says.  Burris’ vision and hard work have paid off. Her award-winning firm has served more than 600 clients—from … to innovation. “Those experiences shaped much of what came after: from my engineering career and path into law to the …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/alumna-trustee-kelly-burris-profile

Grant advances bacteria research while training future scientists

College of Arts and Sciences

… Sciences at Western Michigan University, has been awarded funding from the National Institutes of Health’s … the bacterium responsible for dysentery. The three-year award totals $533,000, including $375,000 in direct research … research opportunities teach students how to apply the scientific method to real-world problems—an essential …

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

Jeannine Shafer: A career adding up to big impact

Haworth College of Business

… doing their best work—and her efforts have added up in big ways. Retiring in June, Shafer’s career has been marked by … for all I do, and I am often humbled by their appreciation. After all, helping them is my job!” And it’s a job that … Law, says Dr. Jim DeMello, chair. “During her 15 years of service to the department, she has done a fantastic job of …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/06/jeannine-shafer-retirement

David Chaplin obituary

News

… sociology at Western Michigan University, died July 27 . He was 86. Chaplin joined the WMU faculty in 1972 to serve as chair of the Department of Sociology and retired in 1992 after 20 years of service to the University. He chaired the sociology …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/09/42352

Maintaining Miguel: Thankful for Aviation Tech Ops

College of Aviation

… whose former home is the capital city of Santo Domingo, was able to polish and train his skills so that people can enjoy safe and secure flights all over the world. "After a long-term interest in automotive engineering," Del … distribution, workforce management, aircraft engineering services, line maintenance, and aircraft repair and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/12/delrosario

Escalating Aviation Opportunities with Emma Hughes

College of Aviation

… Michigan University senior's case, she's taking a step that was beyond what was possible for those glass-ceiling … colleagues in the College of Aviation when it comes to the scientific and technical aspects of flight, even … who brings with him a cadre of student ambassadors.  After all, peer recruitment is as effective as peer pressure …

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

When donors believe, Broncos succeed: WMU Athletics and its benefactors are winning together

W Magazine

… than ever before.” Bronco hockey players show off their hardware. While Miller’s “I Got a Gal in Kalamazoo” may always … Broncos finished No. 1 in the Mid-American Conference in service hours for the fourth straight year, and sixth in the … they need to chase championships and grow into leaders long after their days of playing end. “Our donors are directly …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/why-i-give-wmu-athletics-donors-broncos-succeed