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Researchers advance vehicle technology and sustainability efforts

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… more cost competitive and sustainable. “Knowing that our work can make a meaningful difference to industry operations …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/virtual-torque-sensor

Sales students claim top spot at regional competition

Haworth College of Business

… the most prepared person. I found success because of the work I did before the competition. As a team, we … with no previous sales experience, I learned that hard work and practice are invaluable," he says. "We spent hours in practice sessions with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58363

Aviation the Apogee Way: Pascal Paffhausen and Austin Harper are the Dynamic Duo

College of Aviation

… in the Detroit Metro area.  “I knew that I never wanted to work a desk job,” he says.  “I was torn between becoming a … experiences my confidence as a pilot grew.”  Paffhausen worked the college’s aviation line services department … conduct interviews for new hires.”  All of this he finds valuable as Apogee’s lead certified instructor — one of his …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/01/apogee

Olivia Bainbridge finds the balance in business law

Haworth College of Business

… “Re-establishing the organization was an immense amount of work, but I know that it is going to be worth it for … This organization has given me the opportunity to network with those in the same field as me, both academically … and practice in such a field would be very captivating work.”  Implementing a routine in her life has helped …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69629

Interdisciplinary evaluation program helps WMU alum become energy leader

News

… expectation—that you give back to the community and you work hard,"says Brown, who earned a doctoral degree in … and master's degrees in interdisciplinary studies. While working with a youth development nonprofit, she had a change … up, and the skills I learned in the program, were so valuable." DEVELOPING ENERGY STRATEGY The work Brown did with …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/08/54503

Heritage Hall celebration leads to new student aid opportunity

News

… savvy facilities led one of the companies involved in the work to enhance the celebration with the gift of an endowed … are WMU graduates played major roles in the Heritage Hall work. They are interior design professionals Meghan Boyer , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40683

Think Big initiative shifts from thought to action

W Magazine

… the rising cost of tuition, and the changing nature of work. The Challenges Nationwide, the number of public high … groups and surveys since November 2018. "This is not our work, this is your work," says Proudfoot, who is leading the initiative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57294

Sales students gain real-world experience through innovative business partnership

News

… gets a closer look at a TPI product. "After weeks of hard work and practicing selling techniques, students go on a … goal of closing the deal. "This experience has been invaluable in enhancing my selling skills, from understanding … of capable students familiar with TPI products is invaluable for his company as it looks to expand its sales …

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

Fotoula 'Tulla Kaz' Kazanowski obituary

News

… to the University. She spent her first decade at WMU working in the Office of the Vice President for Academic … career. Kazanowski is remembered as a fantastic person to work with who was passionate about her job and proud of her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/30233

WMU launches Native American elders-in-residence program

News

… in 10 events over the next year that could range from drum workshops and making ribbon pants and skirts to doing bead work and talking circles discussing Native American culture. …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/native-american-affairs-council-launches-elders-residence-program