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WMU students claim top spots at DECA competition

Haworth College of Business

… without clearly informing employees about changes to the way performance is being measured . Liam Zoli of Canton, … came in third in professional sales, an event that sets the task for competitors months in advance. Ehlebracht … relatable conversation, exemplifying “Selling the Western Way.”  “Seeing our students compete on an international …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/deca-competition-2026

Essential Needs and Dining Services team up to demo cooking skills for students

Student Affairs

… skills for students Submitted by Kaitlynn Boot on Students watch Chef Andrew Francisco and Emily Hazel Mitchell … right, prepare chicken quesadillas, pico de gallo and a warm bean salsa at the WMU Student Center Demo Kitchen. The cooking demonstrations utilized canned food and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75288

Budding with Broncos – FreeFlight Systems Flourishes with WMU Aviation and Business Grads

College of Aviation

… home of the WMU Alumni Club of Texas.  It just seems that way.  The innovative aviation enterprise, which is still not … me in decision-making, process improvements and goal-setting, all of which smoothed my way into the world of … I learned a lot of aviation lingo and how to manage customer accounts," all valued skills she applies at …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/03/freeflight

Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation

College of Aviation

… on When it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During … he has taught me," she says.  "I really do believe he set a solid foundation in me.  I knew I would always get … operations.  The company schooled me even more about customer service -- how to approach people depending on the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/04/brown

Taking Off with Tom Deckard - An Aviation Life Fulfilled

College of Aviation

… a young high school student, his infatuation with aviation was sparked after meeting a group of pilots at the local … in physics.  With his degree complete from WMU, Deckard set his sights on his original goal – becoming a pilot for … been spending his time delivering RV’s to dealerships and customers using his own large pickup truck, which has …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/09/deckard

Ready to serve: Grad Molly Cochran prepares for duty in Army Nurse Corps

News

… surgical nurse in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps.   Cochran was awarded the Medallion Scholarship, WMU’s most prestigious … permission to acknowledge,” Cochran says. “But I knew I was setting myself up for a better life coming here and getting …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/graduate-success-nursing-rotc-molly-cochran

Building a business, one degree at a time

Haworth College of Business

… by Brooke Humphrey on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Tanya Thompson walked into her first business class at Western Michigan … jobs and launching what would become The Aroma Labs , a custom fragrance experience company. Today, The Aroma Labs … not, you're probably not ready. You have to change your mindset to stay positive, develop real grit and be willing to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/businessnews202601tanya-thompson

Megan and Adam Turner - Passions United

College of Aviation

… On a macro level, the industry has united a world in ways never conceived.  Through the magic of flight, the world has shrunk: cultures, countries, and customs brought together, separated only by the time … in childhood.  As a resident of Granger, Ind., Megan was inspired particularly by her aunt.  Both her aunt and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/11/turner

Friday Feature: Ismail Abuzir

College of Aviation

… Ismail visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. Ismail was drawn to WMU mainly because of our aircraft’s state of … on campus, he has been able to meet many professionals and set himself up for future jobs and opportunities. Outside of WMU, Ismail became an ambassador for Republic Airways in order to get a foot in the door for his regional …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/03/abuzir

One week, one gallery, one unforgettable transformation

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… art gallery into a vibrant, one-night-only rave. This was the real-world challenge facing our senior Graphic … With guidance from their faculty mentors, they created custom animations in their Special Topics class, designed … crowd of over 150 students from across the university. With sets from DJ DazzleShip and DJ Nowhere, the space was alive …

https://wmich.edu/art/news/2025/10/graphic-design-students-transform-gallery