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Bronco basketball player gets down to business, scores food marketing career
News
… 25 , with a bachelor's degree in food and consumer package goods marketing and a job waiting out west. Basketball … decided to give it a shot. "I really was just going to see what would happen. Because honestly, I think if I didn't do … She didn't rack up a ton of points or see a wealth of game time, but Douglas' grit and determination inspired her …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68321
Parents can empower kids by discussing race, racism early and often
News
… seen the damaging effects when we don't talk about it, and what happens when it festers and gets acted out in harmful … they should be celebrated, not looked down upon. "Everyone doesn't look the same. Everyone didn't have the same … just sitting down and having that conversation, sometimes it's nice to just do a joint read with your child and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60000
Bronco in the Sky: How WMU Took This Pilot from Jackson to Jet Set
College of Aviation
… garnered while a College of Aviation student. It doesn't take long for him to spout out the names of folks … with all of my certified flight instructors at WMU." And what he learned from them, he later passed on to those under … an airline pilot, you work with different people all the time so it's important to respect other people for who they …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/08/dillon
Students crack code for career success at WMU Cybersecurity Summit
News
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/students-lead-cybersecurity-summit-2025
WMU celebrates upgraded fashion labs and technology
College of Education and Human Development
… Chris Hybels on Dr. Laura Dinehart and President Edward Montgomery cut the ribbon for the new pattern plotter printer. … Chitra Singh. The program's new serger reduces threading time from 30 minutes to 30 seconds. Dr. Mary Simpson … boots on the ground ready to go and be employed, and that's what we want," Dr. Mary Simpson , assistant professor, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74534
Cybersecurity student dreams big
Cybersecurity
… prepare for the demands of his chosen field. He works part-time as a WMU computer technician and participates in two … I like digging through data to figure out who did what and how. I’m also interested in how AI is changing how … has been super supportive, and has always been someone I’ve gone to, for asking advice about anything, even outside of …
https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/lochlan-mcelroy-cybersecurity
Getting in the game: WMU expert discusses Super Bowl advertising in 2021
Haworth College of Business
… Super Bowl ads in a year unlike any other. Greg Gerfen What trends do you think we will see with Super Bowl ads … try to provide hope and healing. We are seeing many first-time advertisers as a result of the pandemic. These include … financial and personnel resources to be in the game. What does a brand have to do in this year to be successful in …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/01/63006
WSA, GSA look to break down stigma, highlight resources with Mental Health Week
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… community at Western that we always had and really get it going again." "Broncos really do take the lead, and we're … week shines a light on the importance of mental health and what students can do to support other students." It's … that it's okay and breaking down these stigmas, it really does break down that barrier." Well-being is a primary focus …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/03/67584
‘Greatest moment of my life’: WMU Theatre student blows judges away on ‘The Voice’
News
… I thought it was a big risk , but also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” says Austin. “I was actually doing pretty … “When he asked, I kind of just went blank. I’m like, ‘Oh my goodness, this is impromptu, unrehearsed. Don’t mess it up,’ … he’s learned an important lesson: “Put yourself out there, whatever your dreams are,” he says. “At Western you have so …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/jack-austin-joins-voice-team-niall-horan
Leading the charge: Doctoral students gather for organizational change leadership summit
College of Education and Human Development
… travelled to campus to engage face-to-face for the first time. "There are so many benefits to having a fully online … fine-tune program of study plans and gain insight into what it means to be a scholar-practitioner. "Student … to campus nest summer.” "One of our students summed it up best when they said, 'It’s one thing to learn together …
https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/08/organizational-change-leadership-summit-doctoral-students