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Updated WMU post-grad data shows 92 percent find immediate success

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… 84 percent were employed in jobs related to their academic discipline, 88 percent were satisfied with their jobs and 76 percent were employed in … of WMU are eager to learn and share their ideas and suggestions to challenge the status quo by offering new and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37696

Alumni classnotes, fall 2023

W Magazine

… female mayor of the city or Portage, Michigan, and an activist and community leader; Mattie Jordan-Woods , BS ‘79, … the Northside Association for Community Development; and  Kristen DeVries , vice president for University Advancement at … chorus conductor of the Detroit Opera Youth Chorus. Peter Poggione , MS ‘21, was hired to lead the St. Joseph County …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73618

Bolstered by impactful experiences, 94% of recent Western grads securing jobs, furthering education

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… Ascension Michigan, Duncan Aviation and many school districts across Michigan.  “This report again demonstrates the value of a Western degree … of our faculty and staff to provide a cutting-edge, holistic education and develop each student's passion.” …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75483

WMU and Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers team up to improve the reliability of autonomous vehicles

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… of self-driving electric vehicles. Dr. Zach Asher , assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and … in coordination with government transportation agencies, is the way to achieve zero-accident vehicles which actually use energy sustainably.” WMU is teaming up with researchers from the Department of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71976

Following her father’s footsteps: Lily Zwanka’s breakthrough into food marketing

Haworth College of Business

… opportunities for where I could go after graduation which is a fantastic feeling to have.” There are many reasons why Lily is excited to be a part of this field, but the work … I am today. It is how I got my first internship with Kellogg’s, made many friends, and learned how to network …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69899

Western Jazz Quartet to perform for Wednesday concert series

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… New members Two new faculty members join the ensemble this year, saxophonist Andrew Rathbun and pianist Jeremy Siskind. WMU faculty member and drummer Keith …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/09/1587

Events planned for National Coming Out Day

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on National Coming Out Day is Oct. 11. KALAMAZOO—Several student-oriented events … at Western Michigan University. Among those coming up this week are a resume-writing workshop and a panel discussion. Both events are free and open to the public and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1914

Gov. Rick Snyder appoints Gary Bischof to Michigan board

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… Gov. Rick Snyder appoints Gary Bischof to Michigan board Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Bischof KALAMAZOO—Gov. Rick Snyder has announced the … Michigan Board of Marriage and Family Therapy. Dr. Gary Bischof, interim chair of the Department of Family and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1292

Community, University come together for Bronco football

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… football Submitted by Deanne Puca on CommUniverCity Night is Saturday, Sept. 8. KALAMAZOO— CommUniverCity Night —annually one of the biggest events in southwest Michigan—brings the Kalamazoo area … first home game of the season. WMU takes on Eastern Illinois at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, in this year's edition of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/08/1366

Make a Difference award recipients to be honored at reception

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… Dec. 3, in 157 Bernhard Center. The University community is invited to attend. The winners were selected by a … Haenicke Institute for Global Education Jill Hamilton , Admissions Richard McMullen , Center for Academic Success … Gladys Sims , Extended University Programs-Grand Rapids Christopher Sligh , Student Activities and Leadership Programs …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3123