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Keith Watkins

First-Year Faces

… the world, Watkins discovered the cold truth of growing up—things don’t always go the way you want them to. However, instead of accepting … how I got to where I am in my decision,” he says. “Not only does that give you information, but you can also get a feel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59543

Enhancing STEM education: Western secures $230K grant to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network

College of Education and Human Development

… Western secures $230K grant to establish regional support hub as part of statewide network Submitted by Chris … (LEO). "It's a powerful endorsement of the University's ongoing efforts to provide educational access to every PK-12 … with statewide strategy," explains Heybach. "They're also going to be identifying regional employer needs, creating …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/michigan-education-stem-grant-award-programs-learning-lori-henrickson

WMU MBA program climbs in U.S. News and World Report rankings

Haworth College of Business

… No. 101 in the country and No. 2 in the state of Michigan. Why is Western topping the list in Michigan for its MBA … employers and WMU alumni on where the program should go and made changes that adapted to the needs of today, … communication, leadership and negotiation. “Not only does the curriculum give students a competitive advantage …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75333

WSA, GSA look to break down stigma, highlight resources with Mental Health Week

News

… community at Western that we always had and really get it going again." "Broncos really do take the lead, and we're … cyberbullying, what we see in politics. All that ties in to why students might not feel comfortable or don't think they … that it's okay and breaking down these stigmas, it really does break down that barrier." Well-being is a primary focus …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67584

State lauds success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment

News

… received $200,000 in the new state budget signed by  Gov. Gretchen Whitmer . "The partnership between WMU and … , director of the Cold Case Program.  The financial support will enhance experiential learning opportunities for … hours of work every semester to investigations that have gone cold for decades. "I’ve had lots of meaningful …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/state-lauds-success-cold-case-program-major-financial-investment

WMU researchers present findings at international conference

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… needed merit behind its purpose and claims, which is why there needed to be more results than theory.” … it was a fantastic introduction to some of the ongoing research endeavors in electric propulsion that I might … dedicated to Lemmer’s guidance and mentorship. “Dr. Lemmer does an excellent job connecting students to world-class …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/wmu-researchers-present-findings-international-conference

Student Spotlight: Jose Ortiz-Martinez – From Soccer Fields to Cybersecurity

Information Technology

… With her guidance and a job opportunity already lined up, Jose made the leap to Western, where he found a … considering summer classes to accelerate his timeline. His goals are refreshingly grounded: build a stable career, form … explore life beyond the classroom. “I’m not thinking about going big or being an entrepreneur. I just want a steady …

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/06/jose-ortiz-martinez-it-student-highlight

Altitude Adjustment: How Life’s Turbulence Made This Delta Captain Soar

College of Aviation

… and challenges that come your way, never lose sight of your goals and objectives.   John Geeting, a 2001 graduate of the …   Geeting posing in front of his Dad's Tri-Pacer He grew up in rural Lenawee County southwest of Detroit near the …   Geeting and his dad, Steve, during his tenure at WMU Why aviation, and not geology or accounting?  "My dad was a …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/05/geeting

Sales students gain real-world experience through innovative business partnership

News

… leave a final exam with a job offer, but  Dr. Sakif Amin 's upper level sales course isn't a typical class.  "This … he says. The approach is paying off. "The opportunity to go beyond the textbook and be offered real-world experiences … "I empathize and sympathize with everybody who comes in and does a presentation, because that was me," he says. "It's …

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

Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often

News

… immune. "When something big happens in our country, they're going to hear about it. There's no way we can protect them … them to know, and … the information might contribute to why we have issues in our society related to race." YOUNG … they should be celebrated, not looked down upon. "Everyone doesn't look the same. Everyone didn't have the same …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60000