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

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… knew I would get my needs met and the benefits were pretty good," the Fremont, Indiana, native says. "Plus, I wanted to … during his enlistment and began to entertain the idea of going to college. Around the same time his six-year military … and our food system is to climate change." The multiple support systems I found at Western—in addition to having a …

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

Joey Pisano scrubs into sales: finds his passion in the medical device industry

Haworth College of Business

… no day is ever the same is so exciting to me. I want to go into medical device sales specifically, and the endless … through his courses and academics. “This semester, I got my first taste of what the sales program is really like, … WMU Haworth so enriching. The students and staff here all support one another, especially in our sales classes. We are …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/sale-business-marketingjoey-pisanomedical-device-sales

Activist to highlight spring Lyceum Lecture series at WMU

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… reality of racial bias in the criminal justice system and why intentional confrontation regarding racism is necessary … and the Headwrap Expo. March 22 —"SHARE Out: You and Why Race Matters, A Discussion and Panel," with Maime Butler … the Society for History and Racial Equity—SHARE, discussing why being intentional in confronting the concept of race, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/01/37365

Variety of campus youth summer programs available this summer

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… registration and $202.50 to $225 per child per week or hourly rates for WMU students, staff and community that range …  Find more information at nileshistorycenter.org . MI GEAR UP College Tour June 14-19 —for students entering the 11th … sites. Qualifying students must submit an application and go through an equitable selection process. Fee: free. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22435

Wings of Resolve: The Air Force Journey of WMU Aviation Bronco Tracy Smiedendorf

College of Aviation

… known as flight technology:   On "9-11" he was in the Pentagon when the hijacked airliner slammed into the building … Freeze when fully-ladened C-17s would land on the ice with supplies to keep a National Science Foundation project … not stay assigned to a particular type of aircraft.  That's why Western's program is so exceptional with its great …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/09/smiedendorf

Winter 2023-24: Time to review Western's winter weather closure policy

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… Mich.—After a bit of snowfall on Halloween, it's a good reminder to review Western Michigan University's … operations will continue as scheduled. When the University does close, regardless of the reason, the closure is … canceled. Those who have posted items to the calendar must update the posting to indicate whether the activity will go

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73247

First WMU cohort gains critical computer networking certification

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--A select group of Western Michigan University students is participating … computer networking, but also show students how to use good analytical skills," Katerattanakul says. "It's not … yet are the best classes I've taken at Western, which is why I've taken four of them," says Nikolette Huang Rivera, a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/113

Balancing leadership and learning at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… where he currently holds a maintenance and reliability superintendent position. In this role, Smith is responsible … could have long or unusual hours,” Smith says. “But by just going out and doing it, I have learned a lot about my … style and adjust, becoming more effective. Two of my biggest learnings that I applied instantly were how a leader …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/09/mba-jumangie-smith-leadership

Alumnus turned top Seattle tech CEO tackles health care arena

W Magazine

… Accolade combines virtual primary care, mental health support and expert medical opinion services with intelligent … at the first college he attended. “GMI (Kettering) wasn’t a good fit,” he admits. “I was miserable, so at 18 years old … for me to start my life over,” he says. “So, I basically begged Dr. Azim Houshyar to let me take 25 credits in one …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/03/75128

From grading to wading, student finds success shifting academic focus to follow passion

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… at WMU, he began his Bronco journey more than a decade ago planning to major in English and theatre design. A few … With G.I. Bill funds still available after finishing up his English degree and earning a second bachelor’s degree … in my research or in me as a student," he says. "That doesn't feel like it's that common. I don’t know if I would …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/60045