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Historic $100M fund launched by WMU faculty to pioneer place-based investment and Experience-Driven Learning

Haworth College of Business

… project has given me a window into the challenges in their careers and how those experiences shaped their drive to … and business strategy students. According to the WMU Career Outcomes Report:   100% of leadership and business …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/sleeping-giant-capital-historic-fund

WMU recognized among Best Online Bachelor's Programs by U.S. News & World Report

News

… to meet students where they are, preparing students for careers in an ever-changing world while allowing them to … be working professionals looking to advance or change their careers. The publication factors this into its Best Online …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/02/us-news-world-report-best-online-bachelors-programs-2025

With a mentor by her side, Abbie Meredith is embracing her WMU experience

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… with someone who offers professional advice about my career path and gives me insight into what I can expect as I … Corporation, who helps guide her progress.   “One of my career goals is to be in a management position or become a … interests and how individual experiences have shaped their career paths. Preston’s insights have helped Meredith …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71514

Keith Watkins

First-Year Faces

… his hands on, WMU is turning Keith Watkins ’ hobby into a career path of dissecting problems and finding solutions. The Kalamazoo Central High School graduate’s career ambitions started as a child, when he had a very … to transform this typical roadblock into a problem-solving career.  “The question started being: How do people get …

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

Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program

News

… she was cautiously optimistic about embarking on her new career path at WMU. With support from her professors and her … paid off with a chance to get an early jump on her career. She utilized the resources of WMU's Writing Center … Handshake, a database available to Western students through Career Services, for employers looking to hire data science …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62546

State research universities partner to increase faculty diversity

News

… underrepresented minority graduate students pursuing careers in academia. The project will involve an extensive … toward a degree and interest in continuing on to a career in academia. "I am excited about this opportunity and … test the effectiveness of these models on the academic and career outcomes of all students," says Dr. Susan Stapleton , …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11964

Student employee and supervisor of the year honored

News

… annual Student Employee Appreciation Week , sponsored by Career and Student Employment Services. The 2012 observance, WMU's 26th, was Feb. 20-24. Visit wmich.edu/career for more information. Contact: Jeanne Baron March 9, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/221

Honoring excellence: Education student among Michigan's top teachers

College of Education and Human Development

… her continued influence in education as she advances in her career.” In addition to teaching at Harper Creek, Cook is a …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/03/teacher-michigan-regional-award-lyndsey-cook

Championing diversity and innovation

College of Arts and Sciences

… in Washington, D.C., lies A Tiffany M. Moore's remarkable career. The first in her family to attend college, she … the work, and credits Upton with providing her a major career boost. Tiffany Moore speaking at the Leaders in … achievement award, granted in recognition of her impressive career. In her acceptance remarks, Moore highlighted her …

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

Finding fun in Sydney Wade’s future

Haworth College of Business

… , she continues to develop her skills for her future career. “Professor Han was especially helpful in my IT … techniques after mastering one.” Wade has walked into many career fairs ready to leave a remarkable impression in her … individual and professional daily.” Wade’s experiences with career fairs have landed her an internship position as a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70155