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From breakaways to business: The Slukynsky brothers’ Frozen Four journey

Haworth College of Business

… From breakaways to business: The Slukynsky brothers’ Frozen Four … major. “Whether it’s managing my time effectively, understanding team dynamics or preparing for high-pressure … drive to the rink and the classroom. “I’ve developed a mindset focused on preparation, teamwork and finding ways to add …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/bronco-hockey-wmu-haworth

AFROTC, Ambassador, and Aviation – Avery Bush Accelerates Toward a Career in the Air Force

College of Aviation

… AFROTC, Ambassador, and Aviation – Avery Bush Accelerates Toward a Career in the Air Force Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … the ROTC program, Bush is engaged in a targeted curriculum designed to prepare him to be an officer in the Air Force or … monuments, and hopping on a flight back to Kalamazoo at sunset -- in time for chores the next morning.  Bush was …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/03/bush

College of Arts and Sciences faculty earn coveted rotations with federal programs

College of Arts and Sciences

… mission. Bautista will be based at NASA headquarters in Washington, D.C. where he will be "managing their science portfolios and the different telescopes and missions they are running" as well … who plans to make an effort to carry that collegial mindset with him back at WMU. He was made a faculty fellow in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68126

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

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… with a minor in international business, studying abroad wasn’t just a goal; it was a promise to herself and her … of my favorite days was when half of our group went scuba diving in the morning and the other half in the evening. I … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

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

Mentorship, experiential learning help students thrive at Western, land jobs post-graduation

News

… time, 88% are in jobs they love related to their degree. "I was fortunate enough to be a part of the paper engineering … my professional and technical skills. They certainly helped set me above the rest when it came to securing a job, and … a lot to Western and to the professors who have taught me different life lessons—it's not just about what we learned …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/02/67244

Michael Carnarvon’s Carnival of Aviation Careers – Culminating at the Michigan Office of Aeronautics

College of Aviation

… County Airport 30 miles north of New York City, and the Wayne County Airport Authority that operates the Detroit … by Lisa Whittaker.     "That's where I garnered a mindset centered on safety-risk management," he says.  "It … that financial assistance, as well as being part of design-and-planning phases of an airport's operation.  …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/12/carnarvon

Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards

News

… Miles, Zeng honored with Distinguished Service Awards Submitted by Erin Flynn on … service and visionary leadership make her an invaluable asset to Western and the community. Even during the height of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/10/65824

ESPN College GameDay coming to WMU Saturday

News

… football game versus Buffalo will kick off at 3:30 p.m. in Waldo Stadium, and will be televised nationally on ESPNU. WMU … head to MAC Championship | Dec. 2, 2016 Community send-off set as WMU football team heads for Detroit | Nov. 30, 2016 …

https://wmich.edu/news/2016/11/36423

Investment, pandemic pivot spur success for genomics company

News

… formed a solid foundation in the skin care industry before diversifying into clinical genetic testing. The company … cases began surging in the spring of 2020. "We really wanted to help in whatever way we could," says Mike Getz , … Supporting Life Sciences The Michigan Legislature initially set up the BRCC at Western in 2003 as a way to help grow …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/05/64148

Experience-Driven Learning Spans Borders: International alumnus reflects on journey home

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… came to WMU from Tanzania on a Fulbright Foreign Student Award in 2022. He obtained a master's degree in global … in his neighborhood had been awarded a scholarship for medical school in the United States. It was a life-changing … It hosts a variety of global learning activities, such as designing and promoting scholarship and academic …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/07/international-student-internship