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Student Employee Appreciation Week celebrates impact of Broncos working on campus
News
… Employee Appreciation Week celebrates impact of Broncos working on campus Submitted by Erin Flynn on KALAMAZOO, … and the opportunity to build interpersonal skills. "Working part time as a student employee not only makes … possible with a "smile on her face" and has been "invaluable" to the program by suggesting ways to streamline …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71281
Getting career-ready during a pandemic
News
… says Geralyn Heystek, director of the Zhang Career Center. “Workshops that are usually in-person were held using WebEx. … quickly. Within the site, students can submit preparation work for the program, attendance at workshops can be tracked, and quizzes and other …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58851
Student's aviation career set for takeoff
News
… Dulles International Airport in Washington, D.C., where he worked as a flight operations intern at United Airlines. An … largest airlines in the world, and it offered unmatched networking opportunities with pilots and senior managers," says … the Piper Seminole. After graduation he will continue his work as a flight instructor while he finishes up the 1000 …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53044
Level up: WMU’s new esports lab signals commitment to career preparation in growing industry
College of Education and Human Development
… "As our esports minor continues to evolve, we'll have coursework that students complete in the lab so they have … at the values, ethics, arts and business of video gaming. Working closely with WMU’s esports arena, students will … global levels. This minor allows students to choose coursework from three colleges at WMU to further their knowledge …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/new-esports-lab-education-gaming-recreation-center-students
Purpose-filled pursuit of patient connection
W Magazine
… He's traversed obstacles on his career path as well. Bazany works with supervisor Katie Rozek during a shift at Spectrum … program, where he’s been able to put his passion to work, getting valuable hands-on experience in various labs and getting a feel …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62025
Fast-tracking dreams into reality: Urban Teacher Residency Program a ‘blessing’ for one of cohort’s first graduates
W Magazine
… to earn their teacher certification while they continue working, developing a pipeline to fill the dire need for … to the support she received from Western. “It was a lot of work; I would aim to be done at my job (at the school) at 4 … and understood that we were in the classroom but working, also. They were flexible and committed to helping …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69855
WMU administration to launch employee engagement survey
News
… will help its senior leaders better understand employees' work experiences and measure progress on meeting WMU's … more about your experience with the choice you made to work here. Our last comprehensive engagement survey was in … another survey of our employees." WMYou Survey Whether working blood drives or numerous other events, faculty and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/03/52385
Two-time WMU Study Abroad traveler says global experiences change lives and careers
Haenicke Institute for Global Education
… business minor and started envisioning a future working overseas or with a company engaged in international … English isn’t the first language and still complete coursework, coming back to a regular semester feels like a … who can bring fresh perspectives back home, which is valuable to any society.” About The Haenicke Institute for …
https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-koepp
Invested in finance and fashion, business grad found wealth of opportunities at Western
News
… learning consulting at leading professional services network PwC. A few months later, she landed a sales internship … also how I can improve professionally." Mmanga gained valuable experience in research, retirement planning, … she's learned during her internships, Mmanga has gained valuable experience that gives her a leg up on other recent …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/finance-fashion-fall-2024-graduate-racheal-mmanga-employed-voya-investment
WMU MBA program climbs in U.S. News and World Report rankings
Haworth College of Business
… all of this with credit for past experience and current work projects.” The MBA team took a careful look at feedback … Activity Survey of graduates: 100% of MBA graduates are working or continuing their education quickly after earning … as a person. “The faculty, staff and administrators who worked through the process of revising the MBA program had …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75333