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Betting on an adventure: Bryan Cranston brings story of alumnus who beat the lottery to the big screen

W Magazine

… at the bit to play the part. It's a good thing—writing isn't really Jerry Selbee's thing. "My spelling is … into graduate school?'" The truth is: He almost didn't. But what he lacks in grammar sense, he more than makes up for in … constant. And that's what happened," he says. Never a gambling man, Selbee spent some time convincing himself to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68890

Aviation, Broncos, and Cars – Brayden Broad’s Aviation Maintenance Career is Set to Go Far!

College of Aviation

… and Cars – Brayden Broad’s Aviation Maintenance Career is Set to Go Far! Submitted by Tom Thinnes on WMU College of … College of Aviation Information The thrill of Oshkosh and what Broad witnessed there has stayed with him.  What hasn't … and helpful in every way," Broad says.  "Whenever I'm struggling with just about anything, there is always someone on …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/02/broad

Pursuing operational excellence, financial success and a positive culture

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… the iconic 16th hole at the WM Phoenix Open with his wife Jennifer Pierce Tedrow, B.S.E.’97, Jason Tedrow … and ensuring success for its private equity sponsor. What excites you most about leading InProduction as its CEO? … business and support our investors through new projects, bigger events, and a series of successful acquisitions is what

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70807

True belonging and troubleshooting: cybersecurity student finds joy in ever-evolving field

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… some students, arriving to Western Michigan University is an exciting choice, made after careful consideration; for others, attending the university is a lifelong dream coming to fruition. But for … you have to keep learning continuously, but that’s also what makes it exciting.” Cybersecurity is constantly in …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/cybersecurity-fate-al-rasbi

Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries

International Student and Scholar Services

… Western Michigan University (WMU) because the school promised to make it easy for her to traverse the globe.  The … she hadn’t anticipated. “I realized I could do what I wanted to do and not be scared to do things that are different from what I know.” She came back home 14 weeks later and …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett

State lauds success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment

News

… in their cold case investigations even before graduation. This new funding will help this program grow and further … get on the street, because they're already going to know what to look for, know what to ask, know what agencies to contact for assistance," …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/state-lauds-success-cold-case-program-major-financial-investment

Aviation the Apogee Way: Pascal Paffhausen and Austin Harper are the Dynamic Duo

College of Aviation

… College of Aviation Information Harper was born and raised in the Lake Michigan shoreline community of Holland.  … he turned 21, which also meant that he was limited as to what he could pilot.   In some aspects, there is a need to … charge of hiring and thus conducting interviews.  Harper logged three years of  flight instruction at Western, a period …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/01/apogee

Zhang Career Center speakers address gender in the workplace

Haworth College of Business

… covering a timely topic: gender in the workplace. SPuRS is a co-curricular graduation requirement at WMU Haworth, … current business leaders face helps students prepare for what they may encounter in the professional workforce, as … is that events like this encourage students to reflect on what they are looking for in a career,” says Jennifer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67861

Getting career-ready during a pandemic

News

… do you prepare for your career when in-person contact is no longer an option? That is a question that many … support of students during this transition has been just what we needed.” While economic and hiring uncertainties are … around its Business Externship Program—one of the single biggest career exploration opportunities that students early …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58851

Sunseeker shines as WMU team 'exceeds expectations' at Formula Sun Grand Prix

News

… American Solar Challenge KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The future is bright for the Sunseeker Solar Car Project. The Western … start to a comeback for the team, and I have high hopes for what we can accomplish next year," says  Ashley Faulk , an … along the way. It was a huge accomplishment considering what could have been a catastrophic setback for the team …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/07/sunseeker-solar-car-project-2025-formula-sun-grand-prix