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From DECA to DataDirect, George LaForce is building networks and confidence

Haworth College of Business

… as a peer educator at the  Zhang Career Center as well as with WMU Housing and Residence Life, gaining influential … advice to incoming students is to get involved as soon as you can,” he says. “I know it's scary but put yourself in …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/digital-marketing-george-laforce-deca-internship

From VP to FO – Logan Brown’s Involvement, Engagement and Internships Lead to Success

College of Aviation

… aviation industry -- serving as a flight operations intern with United Airlines at Dulles International Airport near … we do and we're lucky to be able to fly for our work.  If you get nothing else out of this internship, I want you to …  Family trips from Michigan to places such as the Grand Canyon introduced him to flying.  A clue was that he was as …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/11/loganbrown

From Bangladesh to Bronco Pride: How Tasfia Al Amin found her confidence and community at WMU

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… and Learning Community Abroad Tasfia Al Amin, center, poses with friends at International Student Orientation in 2025. … from 95 foreign countries at WMU. International students can sign up to participate in a video interview here .  … something happening on campus,” says Al Amin. “And when you reach out or ask for help, you realize you do belong …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/01/international-tasfia-al-amin

Bilingual breakthrough: WMU double major completes high-impact special education internship in Costa Rica

College of Education and Human Development

… markets, and an once in a lifetime internship working with special needs individuals, Dhani James's study abroad … Michigan University. Although there will be a significant age-gap from working with adults back to children, she … sure things are adapted for each person's needs so they can participate and be successful."   For more WMU news, …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2026/05/dhani-james-special-education-study-abroad-costa-rica

Never too late: WMU dad surprises family by finishing degree

News

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on A.J. Tate graduated Dec. 13 with a bachelor's degree in university studies. KALAMAZOO, … says Tate. “She pulled out the bag and I said, ‘What are you doing? Those are Christmas presents!’”   When he finally … “I just want them to be proud and my girls to know they can do anything that they want.”   Determined to succeed   …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-university-studies-aj-tate

WMU in India: Sustainable business and human connection

Haworth College of Business

… and professor of management. Having traveled to India with Western Michigan University students for over ten … has mastered how to let a place teach as much as a syllabus can. “Our primary focus is on academics, but it’s nested in … says, “The India trip was the best view of the world you could ask for in a few weeks, with celebration, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/02/study-abroad-india-wmu-haworth

Mac Rincon: Teaching at WMU—the ultimate homecoming

Haworth College of Business

… Lowis on After graduating from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and a … management, Mac Rincon  dedicated 30 years to the Kellogg Company leading initiatives across supply chain, … the airwaves, I have a long list of travel destinations I can’t wait to explore.” As Rincon reflects on his teaching …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/gerardo-rincon-retirement

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

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… by Kayla Lambert on Margean Gladysz (left) is pictured with Dr. Steve Butt, dean, as she receives the Spire Award. … Margean’s generous contribution, there is a possibility we can take 10 members to the SWE annual national conference … since her time at WMU, Gladysz is inspired by today’s young engineers and the possibilities that await them. “Any …

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

WMU precision flight team takes flight with national top five finish, lifelong industry connections

News

… WMU precision flight team takes flight with national top five finish, lifelong industry connections … opportunities within the industry and lasting connections can be easily made,” Souppa says. “The Sky Broncos has … and 18th in simulated comprehensive aircraft navigation (SCAN). Dylan Van Holton , a sophomore from Lancaster, …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/05/2025-sky-broncos-national-safecon-top-five-finish

Ancient Nepalese caves attract attention of WMU bioarchaeologist

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… on what previously had been the region’s salt route. You can see a lot of caves up high on the cliff faces that … into this region and where they were coming from. To help with that, he needed someone to look at the bones.”   The …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2013/02/nepalese-cave-research-spotlight