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Invested in finance and fashion, business grad found wealth of opportunities at Western

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… Mich.—From financial modeling to modeling on the runway, Western Michigan University student  Racheal Mmanga has … with industry experiences to help her land her dream job after graduation.  "I never thought my goals for the future … at Western, learning consulting at leading professional services network PwC. A few months later, she landed a sales …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/12/finance-fashion-fall-2024-graduate-racheal-mmanga-employed-voya-investment

Equipment Library supports student success

University Libraries

… device for home use,” said Brandon Meissner , manager, User Services. “They said we saved them hundreds of dollars by …

https://wmich.edu/library/news/2026/03/impact-report-equipment-library

Travel agency with a twist wins WMU's business pitch contest

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… from Portage majoring in Spanish, earned the top spot after making a pitch for her company Cluventure, a travel … competition serves as a test run for student entrepreneurs wanting to present their original business ideas to … about what it would take to launch their product or service. Top finishers for 2018 Multiple panels of judges …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46167

Western Michigan University launches 24/7 year-round mental health support for students

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… to give students free, immediate access to teletherapy services in partnership with Uwill. The program meets … is our top priority at Western," says WMU President Edward Montgomery . "Asking for help is a sign of wisdom and … to a need identified by students, faculty and staff for after-hours access to mental health professionals for health …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/09/69195

Campus wayfinding effort leads to new street names, building addresses

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… Campus wayfinding effort leads to new street names, building … implementation of the Western Michigan University Wayfinding Project means the campus community will be … of the new addresses for mail delivery by the U.S. Postal Service will be effective Aug. 26 . The USPS will deliver …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/08/41890

Political science grad eyes future in advocacy for refugees, immigrants

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… resume. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—From crossing the border to flee war-torn Afghanistan to crossing the stage at Western … and courageous—values that I will carry with me long after graduation.”    Finding support to thrive   When … with other teenage refugees through Bethany Christian Services in Grand Rapids. While the program offered freedom …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/graduate-success-political-science-mehran-najafi

Richard E. Munsterman obituary

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… and manufacturing engineering, died Feb. 4 at home. He was 79. Munsterman joined the WMU faculty in 1977 and retired in 1998 after 21 years of service to the University. Richard Munsterman He began his …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22609

Shirley C. Woodworth obituary

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… emerita of communication, died Feb. 26 in Portage. She was 86. Shirley C. Woodworth Woodworth joined the department of communication in 1963 and retired in 1997 after 33 years of service to the University. In addition to teaching, she also …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/03/22400

Aiming High with the Air Force ROTC – Noah Bielat’s Sights are Set

College of Aviation

… choice, Bielat's parents swear that a future in the clouds was cemented by the family's worn-out tape of the original … Gun" flick that captured a boy's imagination.  "Maybe it was just a feeling," he says, "but I think I wanted to fly … attached to 'heavies' are also very enticing.  After my 10 or maybe even 20 years in the military, I hope …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/02/bielat

Associate athletic director honored by professional organization

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… , associate athletic director for medical and support services at Western Michigan University, was inducted into the Michigan Athletic Trainers Society … as well as the women's golf program. He came to Kalamazoo after three years at Bowling Green State University as an …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/06/16887