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WMU launches new entrepreneurship opportunities for students

News

… in nature. Many come to WMU with a business already underway and business ideas that they would like to pursue," says … of study. According to Dr. Tycho Fredericks , professor of industrial and manufacturing engineering and coordinator for … emphasizes creativity, value propositions, product and service design, finance and teamwork. "Graduates of this …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/05/15728

Behind the scenes: Social Work students visit Gerald R. Ford Airport

College of Health and Human Services

… Christopher Hodshire, instructor of the course. “This visit was both educational and inspiring, and it provided … community needs through innovation, collaboration and service excellence.”   Senior social work major, Zoe … and people being overstimulated,” Podvoyski said. “It was nice to see there was a safe space for anyone feeling …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2026/05/airport0526

Alumnus Gang Chen is making strides in AI and machine learning

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… (ML). After gaining over 20 years of experience as a software design engineer and later a principal engineering … the methodology and learning habit you formed along the way. In machine learning, we have the same challenge. We … to LLMs, due to concerns of confidentiality. There are many services and applications that can be built around this, for …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/gang-chen-making-strides-ai-machine-learning

Why I Give: The Elshafeis

W Magazine

… "WMU is a huge reason why I feel I’ve succeeded, and I want to see future generations have the same opportunity,” Ramsey, an industrial and entrepreneurial engineering graduate, says. … “I attended over 10 different schools as a kid and was just wanting to find a place to call ‘home’ for the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/06/75870

WMU Haworth digital marketing students repeat as world competition champions

Haworth College of Business

… the top digital marketing programs in the world. The team was made up of Medina Azookari  of Pittsford, Michigan; … market,” Azookari says. “One of the biggest opportunities was getting to build everything from the ground up, but that was also the hardest part. There wasn’t much existing data, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/04/wmu-haworth-digital-marketing-competition-world-champions

Michael Richardson: Wings, Wax Records and Making it Happen

College of Aviation

… Michael Richardson: Wings, Wax Records and Making it Happen Submitted by Tom Thinnes on … the rainbow, why then, oh why can't I?" Michael Richardson wasn't in Kansas.  He was in his hometown of Detroit when he looked skyward and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/09/michael-richardson

Western celebrates impact of student workers on campus

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… Katelyn Frankel, pictured holding flowers, is Community Service Student Employee of the Year. KALAMAZOO, … "The work of student employees drives the University forward in supporting students' experiences both in and outside … every department and program at the University. "As you walk through our beautiful campus, you are seeing the work …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75290

Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week

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… Western celebrates contributions of student employees with awards, appreciation week Submitted by Erin Flynn on … specialist in Western’s Career and Student Employment Services office.    In the 2024-25 academic year, WMU … to 1 p.m . at the College of Aviation in Battle Creek.   Awards   Each year, the University recognizes exemplars in …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/western-celebrates-student-employee-appreciation-week-2026

Aviation student sees career opportunities take off in airport internship

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… in Haworth College of Business. Higgins has found a runway to begin applying the skills he's honed in the classroom …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/aviation-student-ben-higgins-airport-internship-broncos-lead

Dominic Nicolai – Aviation Dynamo and WMU Faculty Member

College of Aviation

… the WMU aviation program in 1974 and logged 30 years in its service.  Ron Sackett , a 1959 WMU graduate who served as the program's chief when it was part of the College of Engineering and coordinator of … of the program from Kalamazoo to its current base at what was then the W. K. Kellogg Airport in Battle Creek .  WMU …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/09/nicolai