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High school students can explore manufacturing and design careers through new WMU, GRPS partnership

Merze Tate College

… for prototyping. Students check out a car made with 3D printing technology in the lab. Students observe a JR … cost .     “Our partnership with GRPS is an impactful way to help high school students discover potential … ’s  College of Engineering and Applied Sciences .     GRPS was first introduced to the possibilities of dual enrollment …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69313

From classroom to community: Service learning in Spanish at WMU

College of Arts and Sciences

… to connect with people—for the most part, that’s why they wanted to learn another language in the first place,” … El Sol Elementary, a bilingual school, almost always have a WMU student or two. Other students work with … speech and increased fears surrounding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. “But at the same time, I also had …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2026/03/service-learning-spanish

Associate director of culinary operations makes mark in nationwide cooking competition

Dining Services

… says Francisco. "Cooking in national contests is one way I am able to have a creative outlet, without causing … that may be unfamiliar to most of our staff and many customers."  Chef Francisco creates a meal in the Student …

https://wmich.edu/dining/news/2024/09/cando-challenge-0

Jason Anthony’s Allstate Avionics Aviation Ascension

College of Aviation

… of where he would polish his employment credentials. But it wasn't an exact route to Battle Creek's W. K. Kellogg … for the 2007 graduate of Gull Lake High School . There was a bit of a detour -- seven years worth -- when the … like to do."  How about that -- as an airline or corporate customer! The guy can not only fly it, he can fix it. As …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/06/anthony

William Doe Delivers – From WMU to FedEx Express

College of Aviation

… of the Western Michigan University College of Aviation , was born in Liberia and spent his first 10 years in the … in 2015   By the time his age hit double "ones," he was living within visibility of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta … and the company when it came to scheduling, dispatching, customer communications and related key duties.  Doe updated …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/08/doe

Sales students gain real-world experience through innovative business partnership

News

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/sales-students-gain-experience-pitching-total-plastics-international

Western Michigan University opens new food marketing hub with $500,000 gift from Meijer

Haworth College of Business

… on Meijer presented a check for $500,000 to Dr. Russell Zwanka during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new food … help students grow as professionals, preparing them for a rewarding career in the industry. “We are proud to support … is a privately owned, family-operated retailer that serves customers at more than 500 supercenters, grocery stores, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/food-marketing-hub

From Middleville to Management: AJ Nye's Airport Journey

College of Aviation

… Railside Golf Club in Byron Center, MI For AJ Nye, aviation was never just about the aircraft—it was about everything that makes the system work.   Growing … multiple moving parts while maintaining a high level of customer service.   Those experiences quickly evolved into …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/06/nye

Western to host fall 2025 career fairs connecting students with leading employers

News

… by Beta Alpha Psi, this carer fair on Sept. 18 is geared toward accounting, finance, business information systems and … in areas of digital marketing and media, advertising, customer experience and analytics. Email for more … and employers to discuss company cultures, career pathways and available roles or to seek general career advice.   …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/western-hosts-2025-fall-career-fairs

NSF grant aimed at advancing construction education with generative AI and BIM

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… education with generative AI and BIM Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Dr. Hexu Liu KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Imagine using … construction scheduling. The training platform will feature customizable, AI-driven learning tools tailored to … at California State University – Fresno, University of Washington – Seattle, Stony Brook University, University of …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/12/generative-ai-construction-engineering