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State lauds success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment

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… in their cold case investigations even before graduation. This new funding will help this program grow and further … victims' families find justice and closure. "They're going to be far ahead of any detective or officer when they get on the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/state-lauds-success-cold-case-program-major-financial-investment

Broncos reach new heights in NASA Student Launch competition

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… Ella Kubesh, Tyler Clendenning and Markus Vanderzwaag show off some of the rockets their team has built.  … rocket hurtled thousands of feet into the sky over Bragg Farms in Huntsville, Alabama.  The Pegasus VII rocket takes flight in Huntsville, AL. "It is kind of surreal standing in this open field surrounded by …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/nasa-student-launch-challenge-2025-aiaa-pegasus-rocket

Two-time WMU Study Abroad traveler says global experiences change lives and careers

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… business, studying abroad wasn’t just a goal; it was a promise to herself and her family.    As a first-generation … shifted Koepp’s academic and professional goals.    Before going to Thailand, Koepp didn’t have a clear career path in … leaders return and still want to talk about the trip, showing its lasting impact, Leingpibul says.   “Faculty led …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/08/study-abroad-koepp

Academic achievement: Dean Lillian Smith’s collaborative research published in scholarly journal

College of Health and Human Services

… Dean Lillian Smith’s collaborative research published in scholarly journal Submitted by Jillian Fraze on … of Institutional Contexts and Student Outcomes", explores how institutional factors shape student success in community colleges. This

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/08/dean-smith-published

Ready for launch: Engineering grad poised to expand horizons of space research

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… Ready for launch: Engineering grad poised to expand horizons of space research Submitted by Erin … the extra boost she needed to get her foot in the door. "I showed up to her office with these shoes that I had painted … and later she told me, 'I knew when I saw those shoes I was going to hire you,'" Mooney says. She used those shoes to

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/04/graduate-success-mechanical-engineering-space-research-margaret-mooney

WMU HR students awarded national scholarship

Haworth College of Business

… Academic Scholarship, which recognizes students’ accomplishments, scholastic ability and leadership potential. For … opportunities, ensuring that future HR leaders have the tools they need to thrive.” Similarly, Cook’s passion for … and learn directly from professionals in the field. It has shown me how wide-reaching HR truly is and reinforced how

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/human-resources-managementshrmscholarshupsarah-cooklyndsey-sootsman

Malaysian student comes ‘full circle’ in his study of American politics

International Student and Scholar Services

… Malaysian student comes ‘full circle’ in his study of American politics Submitted by Elizabeth … president for government relations at WMU, will discuss how understanding ways to address international conflict is … of his breath “steaming in the air” reminded him of how far he was from his tropical homeland. Nonetheless, he's …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/international-cheng-kidd-sun

Marketing that makes a difference: Q&A with Dr. Ann Veeck

Haworth College of Business

… Dr. Ann Veeck , professor of marketing, was honored this fall with Western Michigan University’s Distinguished … Teaching Award . For nearly 25 years, she has put heart into marketing, making resonant connections with students and … 2022-23 Distinguished Teaching Award. Q: In your own words, how have you impacted marketing courses at WMU Haworth? What …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69503

From Geology to Aviation Business – William Walles Crafts a Career with United Airlines

College of Aviation

… William Walles, a 2019 alumnus of the College of Aviation, is living proof that switching majors is not a step that … a prime recruiting prospect for Western Michigan University far to the north.  However, there were a few factors to take into account in …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/05/walles-united-airlines

Resilience, hope fuel athletic training grad's drive for success

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… athletic training, has dreams of becoming a physical therapist and opening a free clinic for patients in need. … search myself, applying to colleges that weren't too far from home but not too close either. Western was the only … to be comfortable and cute,’" she says. A little research showed the growth in athleisure wear during the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66430