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Dean Smith’s story of survival and sisterhood

College of Health and Human Services

… Dean Smith’s story of survival and sisterhood Submitted by Jillian … high risk and able to start getting mammograms. My cancer showed up on my second mammogram. As I reflected on Cory’s … what was happening. Her new math teacher made a point of checking in and talking with her, later becoming her math …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/10/sisters

“Say yes to opportunities”: Desiree Krawczyk on growth and grit at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… “Say yes to opportunities”: Desiree Krawczyk on growth and grit at WMU Haworth … at  Bronconess Wine , a student-run company at WMU. “One of my most rewarding experiences has been being a part of the … “I loved learning about different backgrounds and seeing how culture shapes the way people live and do business. …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/11/finance-leadership-business-strategy-desiree-krawczyk-bronconess

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

College of Aviation

… A Career Couple: Karleigh Pleyer and Mitch Whitcomb Climb the Ranks as … love being able to take my family along on flights.  I can show them what I do every day."  Other than the enjoyment of … dog, Vin "When students complete their first solo or pass a check ride," Whitcomb says, "it's pretty rewarding to be …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/11/karleighandmitch

Elevating his manufacturing engineering education through Argonne internships

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Elevating his manufacturing engineering education through Argonne … labs at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences. “My best experience at Western has been getting to work with my hands in the various labs offered for this major,” says …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/12/joe-funk-manufacturing-engineering

Superheroes and pursuing advanced learning: mechanical engineering student finds inspiration in unexpected places  

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Superheroes and pursuing advanced learning: mechanical engineering student finds … learned more effective ways of absorbing the material, and how to balance learning multiple different types of dense … have always been excited to work toward making something of my own that could do that.”     Joining Western’s Biomedical …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2025/11/advanced-learning-dorian-olson

Project Spotlight: Inside WMU’s Phone Transition – A Modern Upgrade

Information Technology

https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/inside-wmus-phone-transition-it-project-spotlight

Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company

W Magazine

… Starting Gate business accelerator serves 100th student company … accelerator. (Courtesy: Liz Haskin) KALAMAZOO, Mich.—"In my business, I’m working to gain exposure in the LGBTQ+ … business,” says Bartek Scheibe , a senior. “I have learned how to establish a strong and engaged community for my

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70888

Robust new online hub empowers WMU graduate students

News

… Robust new online hub empowers WMU graduate students Submitted by Erin … skills to develop. For example, they have to learn how to publish, present at conferences and network. We … of developing the online initiative.    “Graduate students often begin their degrees at the master's and doctoral …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/compass-new-online-hub-graduate-students

Orion Rahjes is finding belonging and building legacy at WMU Haworth

Haworth College of Business

… Orion Rahjes is finding belonging and building legacy at WMU … preparing me for the world beyond graduation. Faculty will often advocate for internships in place of a spring semester … Scholars Development Program hosted in Washington D.C. by Howard University in 2024. In all these opportunities, I was …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/10/accountancy-orion-rahjes-naba-student-organizations

WMU’s student-run WIDR-FM receives national, international recognition

News

… WMU’s student-run WIDR-FM receives national, international recognition … Director: Ryan Misiak   Best Website: WIDR staff   Best Show Promotional Poster: Frank Copeland   Best Use of Sound … helped me grow an incredible amount in so many aspects of my life,” says Ryan Misiak , the station’s production …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/widr-fm-best-student-run-radio-station-awards-2025-26