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Mother-daughter duo seeking solutions for Pfizer as part of Senior Engineering Design Conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… It is rewarding to watch her understand the inner workings of an assembly process, planning a work cell and puzzling out a project plan,” says Robyn, … about industrial engineering included watching her mom work. “I loved watching the spreadsheets and analyses she …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71406

Product design students envisioning future of mobility with Eaton partnership

W Magazine

… orders and deliveries, focusing on automated systems. “I’m working on the idea of magnetic propulsion for land-based … joined the Institute’s industry advisory board and has been working with the product design students. The project … go into production. The opportunity, Bulley says, is invaluable to his own career aspirations. “WMU teaches us the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59592

First crop of Broncos Lead interns grows interest in sustainable farming

W Magazine

… makes her want to explore even more opportunities to work outside in her field. "The Broncos Lead Internship … and learned there's a whole lot more to farming than dirty work. "The experience has been amazing and very rewarding," … of regenerative agriculture. The ability to observe and work with a number of animals during her internship had a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/08/72437

Celebrating Legends: 2025 Hall of Honor & Diversity Award Recipients

College of Aviation

… After graduation, she put both of her majors to use by working at WMU as an A&P mechanic and flight instructor. … to the NBAA Maintenance Committee, participated in national workforce development initiatives, and spoken at aviation … two standout aviators whose skill, determination, and teamwork made history for WMU and inspired future generations of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/10/ard

Western’s Distinguished Teaching Award recipient engages learning inside and outside of the classroom

News

… Award recognizes faculty members for their teaching work. Rudge, professor of biological sciences who holds a … to view online lectures, take online quizzes and do homework outside of class prior to class meeting. Most in-person … devoted to answering student questions about the online work with students being split into smaller groups. “This …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72645

Registered Student Organizations adapt in pandemic to foster connection and community on campus

News

… might be nervous or shy to go to an event, but through social media, it's more comfortable and easier to check in … the aftershock effects of COVID-19, RSOs have been working to provide the opportunity to get involved," says … rehearsals this year and creating video performances over social media. "(Majors) in the group range from engineering …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60859

Photo gallery: College of Fine Arts through the years

W Magazine

… facility's multimedia room. Erick Hawkins teaches a dance workshop in Dalton in April 1983. A photo of Western's … up for a performance in 1996. Graphic design students work on a project circa 2000. Frostic School of Art students … during the pandemic. Choir students sing while masked and socially distanced in February 2021. As they say, "The show …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68169

Business college dean's Just Business blog debuts

Haworth College of Business

… The first post takes on the topic of happiness at work and explores the research that local entrepreneur … is doing in this area to chart people's happiness while at work and outside of work and why happiness at work is important for both the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/27907

College recruiter recognized with semi-annual award

College of Education and Human Development

… Award. The award recognizes an individual’s exceptional work and outstanding contributions in support of faculty, … Mercil and notes that she, "has been flexible with her work as coworkers have come and gone from related roles. While this is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73862

Flexing your skills in the MBA program

Haworth College of Business

… is a regular part of Douglas Johnson’s day-to-day work. The Western Michigan University MBA student and global … excellence, while also coaching business leaders on healthy workplace culture. Looking for ways to enhance his own … and the connections are already very apparent in my work,” he says. The flexible format of the MBA program was …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/flexing-skills-mba-douglas-johnson