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The American Dream: Matt Taylor Ascends Through the Airline Operations World

College of Aviation

… Alumni Matt Taylor Want a short story about a dynamic career and how the WMU College of Aviation made it all … An advisor at Hartland High helped Taylor focus on career choices and possible college destinations.  WMU won … American so that I may return to Michigan to pursue other careers in aviation.  Doing float-plane flights to Isle …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2024/11/taylor

Acclaimed journalist, WMU alum marks Homecoming as distinguished speaker

News

… — or nearly didn’t — before he launched a journalism career that today has him reporting for ESPN and regularly … met Granderson years ago, he wasn’t on a path toward such career success. Recognizing potential Growing up, Granderson … in him. "Essentially she was looking at my academic career and then looking at my test scores and saying, 'These …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19764

Three to be inducted into WMU's Aviation Hall of Honor

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… on BATTLE CREEK, Mich.--Three aviation professionals whose careers have made a lasting impact in their fields will be … traditionally underrepresented groups. In addition to his career with the VA, Adams has been involved in numerous city … Flight Academy, with the mission of introducing aviation careers and opportunities to women and minorities. Schiffer …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/06/733

WMU program offers free tutoring, mentorship to KPS middle and high school students

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… as well," Echevarria says. "They're really strong in their career fields, anything from nursing to engineering and all kinds of leadership careers. We also have the Upward Bound Program, where our … them the skills and tools to be successful in their college career." Clockwise from top left: Ryan Hunter, site …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/02/63181

Guest artist Ivalah Allen to perform concert

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… soloist throughout the Midwest. Aside from her performance career, Allen is a clinician, vocal and classroom …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/01/21129

Balancing cybersecurity and business goals

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… first exposed to the information technology field. But his career started in the submarine service of the U.S. Navy, … for members that will help influence their future careers. And for all his accomplishments, Jesse is certain … or government.” You can follow Jesse’s accomplishments and career on LinkedIn . Learn more about WMU’s undergraduate …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68924

From breakaways to business: The Slukynsky brothers’ Frozen Four journey

Haworth College of Business

… mindset and ability to work under pressure in my future career, whether in hockey or business,” says Grant. “Being a … brothers lace up for the biggest contest of their college careers, they carry not only the hopes of the Bronco Nation, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/04/bronco-hockey-wmu-haworth

Think Big initiative shifts from thought to action

W Magazine

… with that rising financial burden, students are facing a career future that's changing faster than ever before. … core values: a WMU student journey will focus on purpose, career and well-being, all rooted in the foundation of … well-being its top priorities. It also aims to increase career preparedness by ensuring that students have an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57294

Three football Broncos earn chance to compete at next level

News

… The Gull Lake High School graduate started his Bronco career as a walk-on defensive lineman. He eventually … defensive lineman, a sport management major who recorded a career best 4 1/2 sacks his senior season, to their …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53175

First cohort finding success, belonging in new Bronco Connect Living Learning Community

W Magazine

… designed to engage them in campus life and build career, academic and well-being skills that will carry them … throughout the year. They are also connected early on with Career and Student Employment Services, receiving coaching on everything from resume-building to navigating career fairs. “We want to help them get that sense of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70890