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Western celebrates first-generation college students, alumni

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… a thousand miles begins with a single step—and it's not always easy when you're the first to take it. "I think graduating from college in general, to me, was like winning the lottery," says Zenia Gutierrez , a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69691

New Resiliency Center coordinates care for the ‘whole person’

W Magazine

… University's Resiliency Center for Families and Children to include families, caregivers and others involved in a … those who are in the child’s life.” Drawings hang on an art wall in the Children’s Trauma Assessment Center. These … best fulfill their needs. Resiliency case manager Shelbey Watson-Beasley, also a social work graduate student, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/03/63901

Study abroad scholarship opens world of opportunity for political science student

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… of books about the different houses of the royals when I was in high school, and I'm a huge fan of 'The Crown,'" she says. It's one thing to read about the world and foreign affairs; it's another … "I toured Windsor Castle in June while (the Queen) was in residence, and just the day before she'd been out on …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69281

Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation

College of Aviation

… Alexis Brown: Achieving Excellence in Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on ATLANTA—When it came to a career in aviation, Alexis Brown always seemed to know she was on the right "track." During … to give us better perspectives."  Alongside Brown is testing service coordinator RoseElla Lyke , who aviator …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/58976

Leveling up experience-driven learning opportunities

W Magazine

… on Students in Dr. Lisa Baker's lab learn about neuroanatomy through the dissection process. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—It may … in your chosen career and experience the challenges and rewards firsthand.  "Experiential learning isn't just a resume … Projects span disciplines from upgrading to the latest virtual reality and motion-capture technology in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75848

Music therapy student finds belonging through mental health advocacy

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… that could easily captivate an audience. They came to Western Michigan University in fall 2022 to pursue a … helped me through some of the darkest times in my life. I was like, 'You know what, if there's anything else I was put on this earth to do, it's to help people, and I …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71821

Engineering grad accelerates industry impact through projects, internships

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… entrepreneurial engineering, and she's on the fast track to getting her master's next year through Western's … KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Sometimes dreams build themselves. "I've always loved building things, always playing with Lego as a … Haas also analyzes customer feedback and lifecycle testing for the company, determining why some products might …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75410

WMU launches online cybersecurity undergraduate degree

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… that will benefit graduates and organizations in multiple ways. Enrollment is now open for the four-year degree program designed to help meet the increasing workforce demand for digital … grow by 32% through 2028. As of 2018, the median annual pay was $98,350. Available positions are only expected to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59452

Auden Ceithaml is part of a winning team

Haworth College of Business

… “I chose my major because I know that my dream job is to do social media marketing for a professional sports team. … professor of marketing, and immediately knew that Western was where I was meant to be,” she says. Cowley has been a source of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70038

How MBA student Sara Wiseman became a lifelong learner

Haworth College of Business

… degree from Central Michigan University, she moved to Florence, Italy, and uncovered her knack for event … she says. “Part of the reason I started the MBA program was to feel more comfortable unpacking and applying that … for many other students.    “I chose this program because I was interested in becoming a more well-rounded professional. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/03/71276