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Saudi student follows a family tradition of becoming a Bronco

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Western Michigan University senior Ahmed Alashi finished his master’s degree in organizational … Human Development.  “I came to the United States thinking I was perfect as an English speaker, but looking back, I … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,000 international students and alumni at home and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2016/08/ahmed-alashi-spotlight

Refugee service internship gels career path for ESL administrator

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Catholic Charities Refugee Services in Lansing, Mich., was a key factor in Christie Gates’ decision to prepare for … a career in international education. “The internship helped me discover that I really enjoyed meeting people from other … engagement of the Western community. Its offices assist nearly 2,500 international students and alumni at home and …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/refugee-service-internship-story

Phyllis E. Seabolt obituary

News

… verified) on Phyllis E. Seabolt , an assistant professor emerita of consumer resources and technology at Western Michigan University, died July 13 . She was 93. Seabolt, of Kalamazoo, joined the WMU faculty in … of the American and Michigan Home Economics associations, Delta Sigma Theta public service sorority and Delta Kappa …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47964

HR student Victoria Loikits finds her passion in impacting others

Haworth College of Business

… a difference in people’s lives. As a human resource management student, Loikits is excited to play a role in helping … “WMU Haworth provided an outstanding education where I was able to explore a variety of majors before settling on … student organizations and campus jobs. She is a member of Delta Sigma Pi where she has held leadership positions …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74911

Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set

College of Aviation

…   Recently, Tom Thinnes, the College's director of recruitment, outreach and marketing, was booked on a short flight from Detroit to Kalamazoo when … and charter airlines based at Michigan's Willow Run Airport near Detroit.   "I was able to learn a lot about the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon

WMU students awarded national scholarship for women leaders in supply chain

Haworth College of Business

… WMU students awarded national scholarship for women leaders in supply chain Submitted by Abbie Griffith on … where she acts as executive vice president, and Delta Sigma Pi, of which she previously served as social …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68174

Learning about herself while honing civil engineering skills

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… while honing civil engineering skills Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Time value of money, net present value, internal rate of … being a student. She’s a member of Western’s Alpha Lambda Delta, the concrete canoe team and the geology club. She …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68980

Nadia Collins embraces opportunities in accounting

Haworth College of Business

… accountancy student Nadia Collins is using her time at Western Michigan University to create a career that … with Gordon Food Service last May. In this position, she was responsible for two different projects related to … with her peers, while also learning to navigate tax software and analyze returns. She continued to broaden her …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/03/accountancynadia-collinsnaba

Breaking it Down and Building it Up – Broderick Bebout Aims for A Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

… to his WMU career, but also along for the ride is being something of a poster child for the concept that a condition … since 2015 when his family moved there from Chagrin Falls near Cleveland, Ohio.  His mechanical bent took him to the … 2021 graduate.  "The aviation industry is so exciting and always changing.  AT WMAA, everyone is always pushing for …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/broderick

Versatility is key to chemical engineer's success

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… is key to chemical engineer's success Submitted by Cindy Wagner on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— After completing his bachelor’s … degrees in chemical engineering and engineering management at Western Michigan University, Evan Collins is firmly … dreams. “Pursuing an engineering degree and career isn’t always easy, but Western provides the opportunities to be …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/03/evan-collins-chenical-engineer