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Aviation grad finds runway to make a difference at Western

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… horizon. But it's likely just a layover to one of the many career destinations her experiences at Western Michigan … up experiences that helped her gain altitude toward her career goals. In addition to laying the groundwork for a … I have behind this mission as I begin my professional career." Her thesis advisors pushed her to delve deeper into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71467

Exercise science students polish interview skills with YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo

College of Education and Human Development

… drive and their passion towards what they wanted to do as a career," says  Erik   Anderson , association program … future interviews. They also spoke to the class about their career pathway and the benefits of working at a non-profit … we are learning in this class will be helpful for getting a career in the future because it prepares you for real world …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73586

Virginia (Robinson) Sorenson obituary

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… for teacher training. A lifelong educator, she began her career teaching in a one-room schoolhouse. Her career prior to coming to the University included positions …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39378

Area employers encouraged to participate in Part-Time Job Fair

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… line. The Part-Time Job Fair is being sponsored by WMU's Career and Student Employment Services and the Western … To register or obtain more information, visit wmich.edu/career/parttimejobfair . Questions may be directed to WMU's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/07/8276

Student organization supports Black engineers and gives back to the community

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… learning beyond the classroom, prepare students for their careers, as well as help members network socially and … say it's had a profound impact on them during their college career at WMU. “I became a member of NSBE because of the … for WMU’s NSBE chapter. Between networking for both careers and companionship, the culture NSBE provides is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75001

Supplying data visualization and process improvement

Haworth College of Business

… and will undoubtedly serve them well in their future careers.” Win-win partnerships are what the supply chain …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/goodwill-project

Engineering student awarded prestigious Department of Defense SMART scholarship

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… as it is an amazing opportunity to kickstart your STEM career!” says Tuckey. Tuckey will earn a Bachelor of Science … are lots of majors that would slot me into a rewarding career field. Ultimately, I chose engineering because it … individual,” says Tuckey. You can follow Tuckey’s career on LinkedIn . About the SMART program The SMART …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/05/68119

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials

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… empower these individuals to achieve their academic and career goals.” This initiative also has significant … to that commitment,” says  Katherine Miller , director of career and continuing education at Kalamazoo Valley. “The …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/wmu-kalamazoo-valley-kalamazoo-promise-recieve-innovation-investment-award-grant

Nutrition and dietetics students share healthy eating habits with community youth

College of Education and Human Development

… school students participating in the West Michigan Health Career Pipeline Program (HCPP) had the opportunity to come … and Health and Human Services learning about different career options in health, including nutrition and dietetics. … of reading nutrition labels. The West Michigan Health Career Pipeline Program aims to increase the number of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/06/71963

Administrator gets national award for work with homeless students

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… WMU's top financial aid officer since 2004. Earlier in his career, he held similar positions at Northern Michigan … Francis in Fort Wayne, Ind. He began his financial aid career at Kalamazoo College, where he served as assistant …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/2894