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Mechanical and aerospace engineering student finds possibility around every corner

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—If mechanical engineering student Luis Jacobo Meija were asked to sum up his experience at … only someone in my shoes could give me, and for that I’m thankful.”    According to Jacobo, he never expected to be … with people who have had internships or know the processes better than you.”    On top of all his extracurriculars and …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/08/endless-opportunities-jacobo

Preparing for private equity success at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Senior finance student Michael Harmon is tackling preparation for the workforce through … University. From Muskegon, Michigan, Harmon has found his professional footing at the Haworth College of Business. … involved benchmarking valuations, building a discounted cash flow model and presenting my findings to the research …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/finance-michael-harmon-private-equity

From Hollywood to the metaverse, WMU expert reveals how advertisers will try to score big during Super Bowl

Haworth College of Business

… Hollywood to the metaverse, WMU expert reveals how advertisers will try to score big during Super Bowl Submitted by … this year. Prices for ads during Super Bowl LVI are higher than they've ever been. While some advertisers locked in ad … are over 30 first-time advertisers in this year’s game. Crypto currency, health and wellness products and tech …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67029

Elevating his manufacturing engineering education through Argonne internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Elevating his manufacturing engineering education through Argonne internships Submitted by Kayla Lambert on During his time at Western Michigan University, Joe Funk set out to … equipment and experimental setups. “It takes more than theoretical physics to conduct the kind of research …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/12/joe-funk-manufacturing-engineering

Raiyan Wasi turns classroom knowledge into real-world impact

Haworth College of Business

… Wasi , an international student from Dhaka, Bangladesh, is growing his potential at Western Michigan University’s … us. I'm fascinated by how we're using data to make life better in ways we couldn't imagine even five years ago. It … but I genuinely believe data has become more valuable than gold, especially with how AI is transforming industries …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/computer-information-systems-raiyan-wasi-international-student

One week, one gallery, one unforgettable transformation

Gwen Frostic School of Art

… transformation Submitted by Brandi Engel on The clock is ticking. You and your entire senior cohort have seven days. The mission: transform a quiet university art gallery into a … the space, was like thrilling,” said Castillo. More than just a successful event, the project was a powerful …

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

Empowered by freedom after years in refugee camps, Medallion Scholar ready to change the world

News

… the world Submitted by Erin Flynn on Zabihullah Najafi is excited to pursue a degree in political science at … his family and everything he'd known for the chance at a better life. "When I left my home country in 2015, I escaped … kept me alive over there. It made me really happy. That's why I chose to study political science at Western—to be an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64194

Founder of innovative boxed water company to speak at business forum

News

… College of Business. Ben Gott, founder of Boxed Water is Better, will speak at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11 , in … or register at  wmich.edu/business/e-rsvp . To suggest an entrepreneur who should be considered for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36054

Winning with Warner: Scott's Aviation Management Maturation

College of Aviation

… runs on jet fuel, most know the management of assets is what keeps the birds in the sky. Think about the old … for aviation safety, defense and training. There is nothing better than a great team to work with every day!” As in most jobs, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/02/warner

Balancing leadership and learning at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Second-year MBA student Jumangie Smith is discovering the depth of his capabilities through his … abilities in the workforce. “I chose to pursue an MBA to better learn the inner workings of businesses from a … style and adjust, becoming more effective. Two of my biggest learnings that I applied instantly were how a leader …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/mba-jumangie-smith-leadership