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Building connections and continuous learning are key to industrial engineering alum’s success

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… with Dr. Steve Butt, dean, as she receives the Spire Award. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—When Margean Gladysz, B.S.E.’75 , … Sciences, she was among a very small percentage of women in the United States pursuing an education and career in … positions with the New York-based National Executive Service Corps. That is when Gladysz’s entrepreneurial goals …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2026/01/margean-gladysz-spire-award

Student plans to bring a helping hand to families through financial planning

Haworth College of Business

… by his goals to build-up others, junior Enrique Domeier majors in personal financial planning to leave a … those he meets. He says helping individuals is the most rewarding aspect of his upcoming career, something he wants to … analysts who focus on tasks behind the scenes, and service coordinators who help clients answer any questions …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69740

Students build leadership skills, promote belonging at WMU-hosted MAASU Spring Conference

News

… hoisted banners representing their newfound families, it was hard to tell many had just met.   Thien Lohavichan , a first-year aviation flight … March 20-22. As chair of the Family Leaders Committee, he was charged with recruiting and organizing leaders, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/wmu-hosts-midwest-asian-pacific-islander-desi-american-students-union-spring-2026

Environmentally-focused student reels in internship with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

College of Arts and Sciences

… Environmentally-focused student reels in internship with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Submitted by Amelia Bodinaku on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— … focus more on the environment and sustainability.  “I’ve always been big on the outdoors; I always go to lots of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75928

Work with refugee family helps business student expand global perspective

News

… responsibility, in many cases giving employees paid time off to volunteer. A required upper level business class … as well as leadership and business strategy . When Coleman was tasked with completing 15 hours of community service for his business ethics and sustainability class, he …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53332

Standout business graduate enters workforce armed with grit, resilience

News

… Standout business graduate enters workforce armed with grit, resilience Submitted by Erin Flynn on Read a special message from President Edward Montgomery  for Western Michigan University's 2020 … earned him the Sales and Business Marketing Outstanding Service Award and also helped him land his first job, weeks …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/04/59046

"Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams

College of Aviation

… of the College of Aviation, is often quoted as saying, “Sometimes it’s better to be lucky, than good.”  Very often, we … event, resulting in rerouting our plans.  Sean Egglesfield was both good and lucky. For Sean Egglesfield, aviation was not his dream.  Graduating from a high school in Crete, …

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

Doctoral candidate charts course for success in world-class sailing win

News

… in world-class sailing win Submitted by Erin Flynn on Mohammed Asif, center, recently became a champion at the 2025 … Gold Cup alongside teammate Luke Lawrence. (Photo courtesy: Walter Cooper) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Saying the sky’s the limit … his course for success—both in the lab and on the open water. A former Olympic-track sailor, Asif recently became a …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/11/star-vintage-sailing-world-champion-mohammed-asif

Marcus Williams: From Seattle to Supersonic (Almost!)

College of Aviation

… him to the place he is today.  For as long as he can remember, Williams has always had an infatuation with aviation.  Not only were planes … Not deterred, Williams returned to his roots: Galvin Flying Service where he once again worked as a line service

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2015/03/williams

Preserving History and Canopy: Collaborative Progress at The Oaklands Residence

Planning, Design and Construction

… on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A thoughtful transformation is underway at Western Michigan University’s historic Oaklands … As part of the University's ongoing campus improvements, WMU's Department of Planning, Design, and … the grove, PDC has partnered closely with WMU's Landscape Services, including their arborists, and the WMU Tree …

https://wmich.edu/facilitiespdc/news/2026/06/preserving-history-oaklands-residence