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Students crack code for career success at WMU Cybersecurity Summit

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… a way that is so good foundationally that everything else can just kind of fall in place from a career perspective,” … he told students, emphasizing the impact of engaging with professors in the cybersecurity program and getting … arts.   “Western has so many different programs outside of your discipline that I would definitely recommend,” Greer …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/students-lead-cybersecurity-summit-2025

Manchester native finds home on WMU pitch

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… home on WMU pitch Submitted by Bradley Horstman on When you’re hometown is Manchester, England, it’s standard practice to grow up with a soccer ball between your feet, as did Nicole … scholarships to attend college in England.” Hatcliffe can’t remember a time in her life when she wasn’t playing …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/03/nicole-hatcliffe-spotlight

Film major takes passion, career to Cannes Film Festival with WMU Study Abroad

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… Film major takes passion, career to Cannes Film Festival with WMU Study Abroad Submitted by Elizabeth Braaksma on … the woman who would watch movies with him when he was a young boy, so he wasn’t home alone after school.    He …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2025/02/study-abroad-sean-knowles

WMU’s Venture Studio turns design students into founders

College of Fine Arts

… they were prepared. The event, presented in collaboration with Liminal Group and the Richmond Institute for Design and … Design competition in Chicago. Those who want to go further can opt into the Venture Studio as a rigorous, real-world … was in the data.  “A big ‘aha!’ moment was when Seeley suggested we pursue water quality data brokerage,” Phelps …

https://wmich.edu/finearts/news/2026/05/venture-studio-pitch-event

The Dispatching Dynamo – Emma Anderson Flies Forward at WMU

College of Aviation

… at WMU Submitted by Tom Thinnes on A person's first flight can be an eye-opening, perspective-shifting and … the aviation industry and higher-educational institutions with the mission to lead members to successful careers in … aviation safety.  "I really enjoyed the final project where you had to pick an accident and go into depth about it."  …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/07/emmaanderson

A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as Professional Pilots

College of Aviation

… headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind.  Operating as American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express, its hubs … the world.  Request College of Aviation Information Pleyer with her dad, mom, sisters and nephew at her WMU … she says, "I thought about being a flight attendant because you never heard of many women becoming pilots.  But after …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/karleighandmitch

Abby Raymond – How Aviation led to “Rags” and Riches

College of Aviation

… led to “Rags” and Riches Submitted by Tom Thinnes on When you seek some mentoring for your intended career path, be … enterprise headquartered in Grand Rapids that, with 12,000 employees, has grown far beyond its origins as a … careers .  When she looks at those looking back at her, she can see herself just a few short years ago.  She also enjoys …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/06/abbyraymond

Empowering undergraduate students with research internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Empowering undergraduate students with research internships Submitted by Cindy Wagner on From … introduce research in a way that is accessible to those who cannot or do not traditionally participate—it’s an important … after graduation to help his parents by supporting his younger brother's college tuition. “My long-term goals …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/10/undergrad-research

Updated Teach-in location: ‘Power of nonviolence’ highlighted at WMU MLK Day Celebration with national speaker, teach-in event

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… of nonviolence’ highlighted at WMU MLK Day Celebration with national speaker, teach-in event Submitted by Deanne … Morehouse College at just 16 years old and became the youngest legislator in South Carolina history at age 22. … those of us who fight for freedom, we are aware that you cannot fight violence with more violence. Instead, we must …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/01/power-nonviolence-highlighted-wmu-mlk-day-celebration-national-speaker-teach

State lauds success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment

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… success of Western Michigan University's Cold Case Program with major financial investment Submitted by Erin Flynn on … the students, but most importantly, this unique partnership can bring real results and closure to families impacted by … into the bullpen, I’m able to provide help to those who can’t speak for themselves," says  Katie Stolz , a criminal …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/08/state-lauds-success-cold-case-program-major-financial-investment