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WMU educators recognized for excellence in teaching and student engagement

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… experiences and for mentoring students who go on to careers in health care, communication and leadership roles. … to student learning has been consistent throughout her career at Western.   “Simply, Dr. Apker is dedicated beyond …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/09/distinguished-teaching-awards-2025-julie-apker-daniela-schroter

International student builds research acumen in the M.S. in Finance program at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… Journal of Politics, Economics and World Affairs .  His career at Tegus postgraduation was where his research … Finance was excellent preparation for pursuing an academic career. My time at WMU Haworth gave me invaluable …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/07/mihail-naskovski-master-science-finance

Investing in opportunity: Wes Nichols’ growth at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… Nichols has not only thrived in his academics, but in his career. “The team at the  Zhang Career Center is always available and close by to assist … every student should use to get in-depth experience on a career path they are interested in before committing to a …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/02/accountingwes-nichols-externship

WMU supply chain student one of six to receive national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… us but also set them up for remarkable success in their careers after graduation." Majoring in supply chain … Sherman has been on the dean’s list her entire college career. She is the president of the Supply Chain Management … from and contribute to. The award has given my academic and career journey a real boost and will be beneficial when …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/richter-scholarship-nicole-sherman

True belonging and troubleshooting: cybersecurity student finds joy in ever-evolving field

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… from her classes could be applied to her future career. It excites Al Rasbi that the technology she is … and gave us practical knowledge that will benefit us in our careers,” says Al Rasbi. “Both instructors have played a big …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/cybersecurity-fate-al-rasbi

In the heart of Samburu

College of Arts and Sciences

… of Environment, Geography and Sustainability, has spent her career working within Samburu communities, traditionally … deep respect, love and community she’s found throughout her career.  “I’ve been going to Samburu since I was 28 — I'm … her — she eventually earned an M.F.A. in it from WMU — her career pivoted toward anthropology, culminating in a Ph.D. …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-samburu

WMU Haworth student turns passion for data into professional success

Haworth College of Business

… success. The senior from Royal Oak, Michigan, is taking on career-focused experiences and widening his professional …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/business-analytics-kevin-wright-internships-study-abroad

Oh, what a feline: Star of WMU Theatre’s ‘Cats’ moonlights as ‘American Ninja Warrior’ competitor

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… Ninja Warrior.” A highlight of his college theatre career, the “Cats” production will likely be his last at … him work out what it takes to build a successful theatre career.   “My education at Western has been such a vital …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/michael-vasilevich-wmu-theatre-cats-american-ninja-warrior

Western Michigan University ranked top education employer in Michigan

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… holistic growth for students so they can thrive in their careers and life beyond graduation. That growth mindset …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/top-ranking-forbes-best-state-employers-2025

Two longtime staff members retire from University Libraries

University Libraries

…   Vicki Carter, 42 years of service Carter began her career at the business library on East Campus before moving … Stowers, 39 years of service Stowers started her Western career as a student employee while earning a Bachelor of …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2024/12/longtime-staff-members-retire