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Mentors and memberships: Becoming an engineer and a leader

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… there, she has pushed herself to explore new things and listen to advice from mentors. “Growing up, I always had a … Jason Tedrow, B.S.E.’97, president of InProduction, and his career . And as someone who has had relatable … Millett with a sounding board and advice when faced with decisions related to education or professional career …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/01/news20240174502

Confucius Institute hosts 2019 Chinese New Years Gala

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Year of the Boar in the Kalamazoo community . The gala is free and open to the public. The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the biggest celebrations in China and many Asian countries. WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/01/50728

Integrated supply management student wins prestigious scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Madison Dober , an integrated supply management student at … Club of Detroit (TCD) scholarship for 2022. This award is given annually to students who differentiate … and empathetic leaders in the workforce. The biggest piece of advice I have for women considering supply …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69719

Hands-on experiences put engineering grad in driver's seat for career opportunities

News

… opportunities Submitted by Erin Flynn on Noah Gould, who is graduating with a bachelor's degree in manufacturing … waves on Noah Gould 's college experience, he's keeping his foot on the accelerator.  A summer 2024 graduate of … University's manufacturing engineering technology program, his revved up resume packed with multiple internships and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75861

WMU's Sky Broncos capture fourth place in national competition

News

… Mich.—Western Michigan University's Sky Broncos finished fourth in the National Intercollegiate Flying … place fourth overall. The event winner was Southern Illinois University. Longtime WMU rivals University of North … of top-scoring female contestant at the event, while Chris Reichert of Climax was the Sky Broncos' highest placing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24108

WMU business professors see signs of economic recovery amid pandemic

News

… five months in, there are signs of hope the U.S. economy is on its way to recovery. Unemployment is decreasing, jobs are being created and investors are … that account for over a third of our economy are now struggling with COVID. What happens if there's a second wave? …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60747

Student, actor, advocate: Margaux Wellman takes leading role in breaking down barriers for people with disabilities

News

… leading role in breaking down barriers for people with disabilities Submitted by Erin Flynn on Margaux Wellman is excited to play Puck in Western's production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Puck is a chaotic force in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64331

Fashion program hosts annual career week giving students an inside look at the industry

College of Education and Human Development

… students an inside look at the industry Submitted by Chris Hybels on Kathy Fulton, founder of The Fulton Foundry, … floor manager and recruiter at Von Maur, presented the history of the department store chain and discussed … and design student looks at a sweatshirt from Hurley's NASCAR collaboration. The design for a women's top …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71206

Startup that takes the tangle out of power strips wins WMU’s business pitch competition

Haworth College of Business

… The 2020 Bronco Pitch Competition winning team. A team comprised of industrial and entrepreneurial engineering students Brooklyn Smith of Mattawan, Bridgitt Cornish of Kalamazoo, Trevor Dendel of Otsego and Emily Mouat of Jenison, claimed the top spot after making a pitch for their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58410

Circuits and music: Engineering student creates energy in and out of the classroom

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… her to carefully manage her studies and activities. Bright discovered her path to an electrical engineering career … about the world in a way I didn’t understand before. This major is my path to improving efficiency and accessibility of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66114