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Shifting focus: WMU film grad Aidan Ralko captures success through Experience-Driven Learning

News

… and a resume packed with awards, internships, professional work and global experience that helped him land a full-time … to WMU,” he says. “When I came here, I knew I wanted to work with some form of media. But going through classes … involved every step of the journey, and that has been invaluable to my character and determination moving forward.”   …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/graduate-success-film-video-media-studies-aidan-ralko

Getting off the couch: Counselors that meet you where you are

W Magazine

… meet you where you are Submitted by Erin Flynn on A team of social workers and psychologists with roots at WMU is growing its … says Buys, who is completing her doctoral degree in social work and clinical psychology. Western's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/01/66667

Building a business, one degree at a time

Haworth College of Business

… from WMU. She had balanced raising two daughters, working multiple jobs and launching what would become The … the College of Arts and Sciences. Her husband Rory Murphy works as a project manager on campus. The family's … scent reminds her of the seasons, hockey games and campus social events. As both Ava and Lena continue their education …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/businessnews202601tanya-thompson

WMU hosts ‘Dine 4 Justice’ fundraiser for Youth Juvenile Justice Fellows

News

… experience through a paid internship program. "Our work connected to poverty reduction, the impact of mass … have a heart to serve their communities, are committed to social justice and need training and outlets to make their … to operate a restaurant and also partner with local social services, mental health providers and education …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71381

‘Community-focused, innovative’ academic appointed to lead College of Health and Human Services

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

… in building systems and partnerships will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission and serve the … may learn is evident in the people I’ve had the pleasure to work with so far. As a public health professional and … decisions easy choices on and off campus by ensuring our social environment, policies and systems support that goal.” …

https://wmich.edu/provost/news/2024/08/lillian-smith-new-chhs-dean

Professor receives international honor with prestigious Kuwait Prize

College of Arts and Sciences

… fundamental sciences, applied sciences, economics and social sciences, and arts and literature. The fifth field, … hydrological systems in climate-affected environments. His work employs advanced technologies to study hydrological … applying both computational and field methods. His work continues to inspire and influence the next generation …

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

CELCIS professor partners with speech pathology students

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… students Submitted by Korey Force on Graduate clinicians worked with CELCIS students to improve pronunciation. CELCIS … English pronunciation of CELCIS students. Professor Baker worked with the co-coordinators of the WMU Van Riper … with clinical practicum hours in their required area of work with diverse populations. It also provides the A-S 3610 …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2017/06/celcis-speech-pathology

Aerospace engineer to be guest speaker during Engineers Week

News

… this month at Western Michigan University. Bob Carlton has worked in the areas of aerospace manufacturing and … design for more than 30 years, including 28 years working on numerous space-based guidance systems and … Feb. 18 , at WMU's Fetzer Center. The evening begins with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/02/13355

From Aviation Management to Artemis: Dan Kosters and the Logistics of Lunar Exploration

College of Aviation

… Fla., and a retired Army officer as well, Kosters works for NASA at the Kennedy Space Center where he is … planning the long-term sustainment strategy for Artemis, my work directly contributes to keeping missions on track from … the nearby Grand Haven Airport.  That morphed into a summer working at EAA's annual celebration of aviation in Oshkosh, …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/05/kosters

Innovation alert: AI marketing projects help students thrive

Haworth College of Business

… students first learn how to do these audits manually, working with alumni at local companies Abonmarche and Clark … students used ChatGPT to support the management of their social media brand pages. And they also were able to use … the ethics of automation—students will walk away with valuable hands-on experience. Students will learn to design, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/ai-marketing-grants