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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

Russell J. Grandstaff obituary

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… He directed more than 50 plays during the course of his career and wrote a play titled "Relicts," based on one of … wrote a one-act play, "Pithing Stuff," that recounts the career of a retiring professor. Remembrances Memorial gifts …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22705

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

From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles

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… by Erin Flynn on Derek Fischer is excited to start his career as an outpatient dietician at Bronson Methodist … for jobs." It's a fitting ending to a decorated college career that includes being named the Department of Family … really sure what I wanted to do after," he says.  Lacking career direction, Fischer decided to give the Air Force a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/nutrition-dietetics-fall-2024-graduate-derek-fischer-air-force-veteran-employed

Vision for the future: Grad works toward more accessible world

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… from Western in just three years, Crouch has seen his career trajectory soar. "During my time at WMU, I have … Now, as he prepares to step into the next chapter of his career journey—the first in his immediate family to complete …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/graduate-success-healthcare-services-sciences-jeffery-crouch

Western Michigan University, MEDC announce major new state-of-the-art EV and semiconductor technical learning program expansions

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… electric vehicle (EV) and semiconductor education and career opportunities to students across Southwest Michigan, … the Sunseeker solar car team, which has driven her toward a career in the industry. She believes the new programs will … GM on the body manufacturing team earlier in her Western career, helping build and complete chassis on Silverado and …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/wmu-medc-kcc-electric-vehicle-semiconductor-training-program-expansions

From cowboy hats to kickoff: Bronco pride on display during WMU Spirit Week, Homecoming 2025

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…   Lindsey Hemmerlein , B.S.W.’13, M.A.’19, Keystone Early Career Award   Dr. Carol Payne Smith , Bronco Legacy Award, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/homecoming-2025-weekend-kickoff

WMU rolls out personalized well-being platform to help students harness their power to thrive, succeed and matter

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… experience. Focused on well-being—emotional and physical, career and academic— YOU at Western gives students the tools … for students to find their purpose. When you find that career, that passion, that discipline that gets you excited, … across three domains: Succeed: Focused on academics and career success Thrive: Focused on physical and mental health …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62074

Putting her skills to the test at Boeing

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… day and being persistent has been a theme throughout my career.”  Now, as senior leader for verticals test and … Advanced Project Management program.  “Early in my career, I had to quickly master understanding project … Saad’s persistence and grit will continue to influence her career—and like the industry she thrives in, the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70791

Barr Engineering Broncos share experiences that shaped their careers

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Barr Engineering Broncos share experiences that shaped their careers Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—As … Expo at Western Michigan University and other fall career events approach, hear from three alumni, Nathan … and how their experiences at Western helped advance their careers. About Barr Engineering Co. Barr is an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/09/72706