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Student transfers to WMU for cultural exchange, plans trips to three countries

International Student and Scholar Services

… for a semester. She says everyone at home told her not to go, that it might be dangerous in the Central American … she hadn’t anticipated. “I realized I could do what I wanted to do and not be scared to do things that are … Scotland.  “I'll be studying abroad for 50 percent of my time spent enrolled at WMU,” she exclaims. “It’s part of my …

https://wmich.edu/international/news/2024/11/study-abroad-megan-garrett

Pursuing operational excellence, financial success and a positive culture

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… and ensuring success for its private equity sponsor. What excites you most about leading InProduction as its CEO? …   Operationally our goal is to finish every project on time, on scope and on budget, with a safety-first mindset. … high-profile events. What is your company’s role and how does your company plan and execute such projects?  We have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70807

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

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… an international student from Oman. “This is my first time in the United States, and I was initially very nervous … you have to keep learning continuously, but that’s also what makes it exciting.” Cybersecurity is constantly in … talented and passionate about teaching,” says Al Rasbi. “He doesn’t just want students to memorize content—he makes sure …

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

Keith Watkins

First-Year Faces

… apart to figure out how they worked,” he says. “And over time, it slowly developed… The question was always on my … effective ideas?” he says. “I found out that marketing is what’s behind that and it just really interested me. That’s … how I got to where I am in my decision,” he says. “Not only does that give you information, but you can also get a feel …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59543

Sales students gain real-world experience through innovative business partnership

News

… and classmates who have made the experience so rewarding." "What sets this class apart from others that I have taken is … "I empathize and sympathize with everybody who comes in and does a presentation, because that was me," he says. "It's nerve-wracking and you spend lots of time preparing, but the more excellent experience you can …

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

Altitude Adjustment: How Life’s Turbulence Made This Delta Captain Soar

College of Aviation

… and challenges that come your way, never lose sight of your goals and objectives.   John Geeting, a 2001 graduate of the … because he has faced that career dilemma at least three times.  In other words, things don't always work out as … and sophomore years, he worked in construction.  "I learned what it was like to work hard," he says.  "Early mornings, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/05/geeting

Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company

W Magazine

… they needed to successfully launch a business during their time at WMU. That idea quickly became a reality, and the … that point in my life: Someone who would tell me to ignore what other people think, get out from behind the computer, … they navigated those challenges. Payton Walker operates a crypto mining service that is geared toward those with no …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70888

Hockey-loving exercise science grad nets experience-driven hat trick through internship, campus work and RSOs

News

… first national championship was an incredible honor, but what I'll remember most are the hours of hard work, the … a head athletic trainer in the National Hockey League, it doesn't get much better than earning college credit to … immerse yourself in your passion. Burgeson didn't waste any time seeking out an opportunity to do just that, scoring her …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/graduate-success-exercise-science-wmu-hockey-trainer-ariana-burgeson

Budding engineer ready to create career opportunities at Western

First-Year Faces

… Grand Rapids Public Schools graduate, Jonathan Malone got a jump on his college courses through a dual enrollment … engineering skills. "I didn't have a lot of knowledge of what engineering entailed before I took these courses, so I … to choose from—Western has more than 400 RSOs—and if it doesn't already exist, students are encouraged to start …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/news/2025/07/class-2029-jonathan-malone-engineering

Championing diversity and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… single parent. "There was no question about it - I was going to college," she says, recalling that she and her … teacher for instilling her love of languages. When it was time to select a college, a campus visit to WMU sealed the … and government affairs - it can be hard to point to exactly what's been accomplished, but this is different, and I'm …

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