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From Rockford to Republic - Marty Coaker's Aviation Journey

College of Aviation

… Flying Association and our team.  The contacts, networking and friends that have come from it cannot be replaced.” In addition to the incredible networking opportunities, NIFA provided Coaker and the other … “The networking and friends that the team gave me were invaluable and helped to land my first job outside of WMU, and …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/09/coaker

WMU offers support to grandparents raising grandchildren

News

… Whitley , associate professor in the Department of Social Work at GSU. Originally established by GSU in 2001, the … researchers and field-based professionals. WMU has been working with Georgia State since the inception of a center …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/57

Report details successful first year in implementing WMU strategic plan

News

… implemented or underway during the first year ranged from work by an individual college to increase the number of … actions and outcomes associated with the first full year of work focused on ensuring the University is learner centered, … a diverse, inclusive and healthy community, and advance social, economic and environmental sustainability practices. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/08/8969

Deadline approaching for MLK event proposals

News

… 2013. The University will be celebrating King's life and work beginning in January and running throughout the entire … reconciliation in an effort to deepen their own vision of social justice while also fostering the dreams of their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/2238

Gamma Rho chapter earns Superior Status

News

… participated in numerous service activities, including working with Strides Against Breast Cancer, the Kalamazoo … Haworth College of Business Career Center to host resume workshops and interview training specific to business and … professionals; and encouraging a sense of ethical, social and public responsibility. Contact: Jessica Sliver …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11361

Southwest facility transfer from WMU to LMC moves forward

News

… One of the top priorities is a sustained commitment to the social work program, which was one of the first programs WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47585

Scholars in action: Organizational change leadership program showcases faculty-student research collaboration

College of Education and Human Development

… Training, and Professional Development in a Transforming Workplace, both draw on the authors’ professional … is at the heart of the program's curriculum, where students work closely with mentors on research, writing, and applied …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/03/wmu-ocl-phd-internal-consultants-book-collaboration

From Sweeper to Supply Chain: Wasinsky Lands Solid Aviation Career

College of Aviation

… Wasinsky.  “This was the best way to start my ‘local’ networking.  I made friends in Henry that remain to this day.  … As a student, Wasinsky also understood the importance of networking outside of Henry Hall and the confines of Western … “When summer time came, I found myself looking for career work.  I didn’t want any job, I wanted a position that would …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2014/03/wasinsky

Turbulence in technology: cybersecurity student is learning alongside a growing field

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Michigan University alum with a degree in computer science, working as a programming consultant.    “He was always … to, and I found it fascinating,” says Karn. “Watching his work was very influential and he was also a great teacher.”  … at WMU. He’s always loved computers—much like his father, working on them has always been a hobby of his.   He was …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/03/ben-karn-cybersecurity

Ready for liftoff: Engineering student has sights set on space

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… “I remember when my father told me how the NASA moon lander worked, and I realized I wanted to work on rockets,” she adds, remembering the time as a child … an engineering student does not have to mean you have no social life or cannot hold a job,” she says. “I know …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66271