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Bound for success: College of Education and Human Development’s book sale smashes fundraising goals

College of Education and Human Development

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/11/college-education-human-development-book-fundraiser-children-literacy

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

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

News

… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is launching its fall 2025 career fair season with an … events effectively. In addition to traditional fairs, WMU is also offering a unique networking opportunity on Tuesday, … 5 to 6 p.m. in Room 1220 of Schneider Hall, students can what to do at a virtual career fair and how to achieve their …

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

WMU alumni awarded prestigious Blue Cloud Award

News

… University couple and southwest Michigan philanthropists Lynn Chen -Zhang , M.S.’91, and Charles Zhang , … holds a special place in our hearts because it celebrates what we have always believed: the bridge between East and … world too often divided, the China Institute reminds us of what unites us: culture, learning and a shared …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lynn-chen-zhang-charles-zhang-china-institute-blue-cloud-award

A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots

College of Aviation

… fight instructors for Superior Aviation Gateway, which is based at the executive airport serving the Tampa, Fla., … many women becoming pilots.  But after thinking a lot about what I wanted to do after high school, I decided to go … able to take my family along on flights.  I can show them what I do every day."  Other than the enjoyment of screaming …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/karleighandmitch

Staff Spotlight: Anthony Smith – From Student Technician to IT Specialist

Information Technology

… Anthony Smith – From Student Technician to IT Specialist Submitted by Gary Barton on Jump on any opportunity that … If you see a job that interests you, apply—you never know what might happen. — Anthony Smith Meet Anthony Smith , one of the dedicated Help Desk Specialists at Western Michigan University’s Office of Information …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/anthony-smith-it-staff-highlight

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

Building a future defined by connection and purpose

Haworth College of Business

… purpose Submitted by Janine Adamski on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— “What excites me the most about accounting is the varied job opportunities available in any industry … College . You never know where life will take you, or what surprises are ahead of you. I strongly feel that you …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/accountancy-michael-andres-naba-nontraditional-student

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

Food marketing student’s enthusiasm leads to early career successes

Haworth College of Business

… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— “I’m excited to work in an industry that is always changing, but is never going out of style,” says … team to make content for the Meijer website. My biggest project was with the sales team where I had the … peers. “Never be the first person to tell yourself no. What I mean by that is to try everything, get involved and …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/food-marketing-leena-shrum-internship-study-abroad