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Keenan Millar: Digital marketing student to small business success

Haworth College of Business

… have brought him undeniable success. “I have gained significant professional skills by running my own business. One key … and continuously improve my skills. Being able to network with seasoned professionals has also opened doors to … Millar shares some advice with his fellow students. “ Start your own small business even if it feels intimidating. While …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/digital-marketingkeenan-millarsmall-business

Steven Widger: Growth through connections

Haworth College of Business

… classes that have helped me get ahead and become a better candidate for jobs. This is just one example of how the faculty at the college can help you grow your professional skills.” Connections with professors have been the most notable contributor to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/supplychainmanagement-stevenwidger-growth-connections

New drone program takes aviation offerings to new heights

W Magazine

… Submitted by Megan Looker on David Kemp, left, works with Jake Atkins, an aviation flight science student, in a … ready to show future employers in a variety of industries. “You could get into many things (with this certification),” Kemp says. “You can inspect turbine blades on windmills, or you can inspect …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/new-drone-program-takes-aviation-offerings-new-heights

Sales students gain real-world experience through innovative business partnership

News

… Mich.—It's not often college students leave a final exam with a job offer, but  Dr. Sakif Amin 's upper level sales … "Selling isn't really that hard, but being a salesperson can be. It takes a certain personality, a certain type of … because that was me," he says. "It's nerve-wracking and you spend lots of time preparing, but the more excellent …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/sales-students-gain-experience-pitching-total-plastics-international

Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month

College of Health and Human Services

… Department of Physical Therapy and Treasurer of the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) … her journey highlights how visibility and vulnerability can empower others to lead with courage. Read Dr. Heath's spotlight here …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/06/heath-spotlight

Take precautions to avoid getting, spreading influenza

News

… or spreading influenza. "We saw an uptick in students with flu-like symptoms early in December, and we may see … says there are many steps members of the campus community can take to help keep the rate of seasonal flu cases on … people experiencing flu-like illness should not overreact. "You don't need go to your doctor's office or the emergency …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/4067

New facility propels Western’s College of Aviation into the future

News

… and doubles the number of students the aviation program can accommodate. BATTLE CREEK, Mich.—The aviation industry … the stature of how the industry already recognizes us.” “If you talk to some of our graduates who are now flying for the … . WATCHING DREAMS TAKE FLIGHT The new facility was built with aviation in mind, including in the architecture and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/07/64760

Western students leave their mark near campus through mural experience

News

… real time. Heidi Weiss, B.F.A.'04, M.F.A.'09, right, talks with students in her mural class. "It’s a chance to see how … goes to show that there are jobs for us artists and that we can have success through pursuing our passions. It’s … to make art a career and that creativity is a skill that can be applied to any job." A unique opportunity Weiss …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/06/western-students-leave-mark-through-mural-experience-gwen-frostic-school-art

Cybersecurity student is unlocking opportunities and finding success

Cybersecurity

… something new to learn and new challenges to overcome that can be applied in business,” explains Al Rasbi, an … AI and machine learning in cybersecurity, especially how AI can improve threat detection and response in real time. … However, the field also has challenges, such as keeping up with rapid technological changes and staying ahead of …

https://wmich.edu/cybersecurity/news/2025/07/aus-al-rasbi-cybersecurity

Attend and ascend: Education alum's pilot program increases 10th grade attendance by 14%

College of Education and Human Development

… B.S.'18, M.A.'22, is luring students back to the classroom with her new token economy. A special education teacher at … purchase anything from the cart." Faculty support Students can redeem points earned for candy, drinks, snacks, school … the cart they weren't sure what it was," says Baznik. "Now you can hear them chattering with friends about how cool it …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/05/alumna-education-special-attendence-intervention-success