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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

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

From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions

News

… Submitted by Adam Dietz on WMU alum Steve Neal draws on his playing days at WMU to scout future pros for the Detroit … got to describe them from the neck down. You try to tie in what you see in person to what you saw on tape,” Neal says, … after football. “Coach Darnell always talked about the bigger picture and understanding that this game doesn’t last …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/detroit-lions-steve-neal-western-alumnus-now-midwest-area-scout

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

Western welcomes more than 275 new international students to campus

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… more than 275 new international students to campus this fall. The new class joins a robust international … get involved. Buster Bronco, the university’s mascot, hugged and took selfies with the new students.   International … of students, told the crowd.   “We want you to know that what you have done is amazing. Not everybody can do that—and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/09/international-enrollment-2025

Engineering students set career plans in motion through Grand Rapids internship

News

… Grand Rapids internship Submitted by Erin Flynn on Dan Praise built a 3D printer for Moetion Technologies at the … , company owner and CEO. “The customer was thrilled with what we produced. They actually showed it off at a trade … confident that you can accomplish this on your own. Here’s what you need to accomplish with our support and guidance. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/dan-praise-landon-sykes-complete-engineering-internship-moetion-technologies

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

University Recreation’s new equipment investment prioritizes individualized student workouts, modern exercise trends

Student Affairs

… prioritizes individualized student workouts, modern exercise trends Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on KALAMAZOO, … at the SRC were also added, including a seated leg curl, glute trainer, hip thrust, rotary torso, supine … of access to a full gym, many learned to exercise with what they had on hand and began focusing on bodyweight and …

https://wmich.edu/studentaffairs/news/2025/09/src-equipment-update

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

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