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WMU-related travel to China prohibited

News

… of our community, which is always the first priority. With that goal in mind, all WMU travel to China is … and the State Department’s Travel Advisories website . What you need to know about coronavirus: Novel coronavirus … patients and other close contacts. For the general American public, who are unlikely to be exposed to this virus, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57804

Students turn ideas into market-ready products at RID+I’s Venture Studio

Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation

… stakeholders, investors and local business leaders. Design With a Purpose The Venture Studio is a launchpad for big … it into something that's an inch and a half tall, and I can put it on my desk." Seeley emphasizes a consumer-first … helped her to have the confidence to pitch her ideas. "If you don't believe in it, why would anybody else believe in …

https://wmich.edu/designinstitute/news/2025/04/venture-studio

Recent grad credits Global Studies in the Field course, Global Engagement Program for career growth

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… her sophomore year at WMU. She wears traditional Costa Rican clothing in this photo from her travels. "GIST 3100 … and issues from a multicultural perspective not only makes you a better person, but also more capable and employable.” … Environment, Geography and Sustainability in collaboration with the Global Engagement Program , an initiative of the …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/04/program-feature-global-studies

Breaking it Down and Building it Up – Broderick Bebout Aims for A Career in Aviation Maintenance

College of Aviation

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/12/broderick

WMU students claim top spots at DECA competition

Haworth College of Business

… a detailed case study and then creating a presentation within an hour. Lyndsey Sootsman of Kalamazoo, Michigan, and … to the way performance is being measured . Liam Zoli of Canton, Michigan, placed third in corporate finance where … test their skills against the best teams.  “DECA helps you take what you have learned in class and through limited …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/deca-competition-2026

Managing Matthew Wietstock: Pursuing a Career in Operations through Flight

College of Aviation

… on The thrill of riding a roller coaster is not the one you want to repeat in an airplane. Nevertheless, College of … .  Peers normally reverse that plan. What he does share with his fellow students is why and how he chose this … information." Women in Aviation WMU Chapter Trip to American Airlines When Wietstock is not in class, adding to his …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/12/wietstock

Patrick Allen's Airlines Education - An "Intern-Tastic Experience at United Airlines"

College of Aviation

… Tom Thinnes on "Hey Patrick! Apply for this internship. If you get it, drop your classes and push your graduation date … of teaching at WMU, packed my bags, and moved back home with Mom and Dad ... time to take the garbage out again! My … were being promoted to captains. I remember thinking, "I cannot wait to be in their shoes one day." Never have I been …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2017/04/allen

Dr. Ann Veeck: Nearly three decades of research, teaching and growth

Haworth College of Business

… growth Submitted by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“ I can say with certainty that choosing to build my academic career at … to have worked alongside Jessica Pelkey and Lisa Youtzy whose professionalism and dedication made her job …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/ann-veeck-retirement

Strong showing from Western Michigan University in Crain’s Newsmakers of 2025—including top honors

News

… the hard work, the entrepreneurial leap by the CEOs we work with, our investors,” says Lepisto, who, alongside business … be,” says Lepisto. “But my Ph.D. advisor always said, ‘You don’t hit a home run unless you swing for the fence.’ … swing for the fence and make the biggest impact we possibly can on as many people as we possibly can.”   Lepisto says …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/02/crains-newsmakers-2025-russ-kavalhuna-doug-lepisto-derrick-mciver

Championing ambition in every space

Haworth College of Business

… students who attend career development events walk away with valuable connections and even full-time job offers. … students that hearing “no” is just an indicator that you’re putting yourself out there. “Always be a go-getter. The worst thing you can ever hear is a no. The number one person who believes in …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/sales-business-marketing-madison-black