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Building a business, one degree at a time

Haworth College of Business

… Tanya Thompson walked into her first business class at Western Michigan University in 2013 as a single mother in … chip away at it a little bit at a time, and eventually you look back and realize how far you've come." What matters is … chip away at it a little bit at a time, and eventually you look back and realize how far you've come. —Tanya Thompson, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/01/businessnews202601tanya-thompson

WMU, Kalamazoo College partner to provide immersive, collaborative business experience for students

Haworth College of Business

… for students Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo College are … by Drs. Doug Lepisto and Derrick McIver , co-directors of Western's Center for Principled Leadership and Business … and development firm AVB, which has asked students to look at growth strategies for its future. Students from …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70561

Be aware of Stadium Drive construction ahead of fall move-in

News

… ahead of fall move-in Submitted by Erin Flynn on Western is ready to welcome Broncos back on campus for fall … Tuesday, Aug. 25-30 . "Move-in day is always a day that we look forward to in Housing and Residence Life," says Steve … direction in the construction area. Students and families looking to avoid traffic congestion are advised to take …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68861

"Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams

College of Aviation

… tell you, when I graduated from high school and selected Western Michigan University as my college of choice, … Experience for the Egglesfield Clan While Egglesfield looks back on his time at Western Michigan University … over West Michigan heading into DTW or GRR for Southwest, I look down below and reflect on the memories of flying in and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/07/egglesfield

Zoning in on the genetics of the world’s largest flower

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Barkman authored the report with Seok-Hong Lim, a 2006 Western graduate; Domingo Madulid, Philippine National … gum is from plants, which is another thing I study. I look at how plants produce that chemical and how that … and three children.  Portions of this story appeared in a Western Herald story by Josh Holderbaum on November 13, …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/05/worlds-largest-flower

Lending a hacking hand: ambitious students create real-world cybersecurity RSO

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… RSO Submitted by Kayla Lambert on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A Western Michigan University residence hall was the … “We’re still a research-driven group, so not all our work looks like a ‘traditional nonprofit,’ but everything we do … idea of WRAVEN developed when McElroy and Burns were first looking for a place on Western’s campus to put their …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/09/wraven-cybersecurity-rso

Elevating his manufacturing engineering education through Argonne internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Submitted by Kayla Lambert on During his time at Western Michigan University, Joe Funk set out to make the … of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “My best experience at Western has been getting to work with my hands in the … in and Joe has embraced that challenge,” says Tuttle. Looking ahead, Funk hopes to continue expanding his …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/12/joe-funk-manufacturing-engineering

Miller Auditorium announces staff additions

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… Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Ricketts KALAMAZOO—Western Michigan University's Miller Auditorium has added … the staff in a full-time capacity.  Gauthier and Ricketts look forward to working with the community ahead of Miller …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/06/7478

From WMU stardom to NFL scouting, Bronco alum thriving with Detroit Lions

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… as possible. Then you go out and watch practice. You're looking for a certain body type in a kid; it's kind of hard. … Edlund . He was friends with my doctor, who also went to Western. My doctor told him about me, and he asked if I’d be … San Francisco 49ers. Neal accepted the position and never looked back.  These days, the Broncos-Lions bond is even …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/08/detroit-lions-steve-neal-western-alumnus-now-midwest-area-scout

Engineering grad manufacturing a successful career

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… has helped Goheen cultivate successful career prospects at Western Michigan University, as well. "I've gotten lots of … he adjusted his plan again to manufacturing and never looked back. "I realized I wasn't the sort of person who … the industry during this time of change is exciting, and I look forward to the impact I can make." Western's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/12/73693