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Career and Student Employment
Student Life
… Career and Student Employment Career services Career and student employment services supports … Through career advising, and learning about career pathways, WMU students get ready for the world of work or … a campus job. Career coaching to learn about career pathways. Creating a professional “brand” using social media and …
https://wmich.edu/students/employment
Networking
Graduate College
… may not deliver a handy credential for your CV the way teaching a new course can, but it ’ s arguably more … increase your opportunities to collaborate, publish, stay aware of industry trends, and land a job. The brief … a concise description of your research before you go. That way, when someone asks what you do, you’ll respond …
https://wmich.edu/grad/Compass/ProfessionalDevelopment/Networking
Accounts Receivable Analyst
Human Resources
… of the student information systems related to financial services. Works collaboratively with information technology staff to optimize the use of University software. Coordinates production for system upgrades, … and written communication skills. Advanced office software skills, including word-processing, spreadsheets, and …
https://wmich.edu/hr/employees/staff/jobdescriptions/010120
Western’s Pilot Plant gains machine to create recyclable, compostable trays
W Magazine
… trays Submitted by Deanne Puca on Doctoral student Jason Wang and Lon Pschigoda, WMU Pilot Plant general manager, … a tray made from recyclable and compostable materials. Wang pours a wet slurry that is 99% water and 1% fiber to … cutting edge of all things pulp and paper, especially food service packaging.” The process uses a wet fiber slurry that …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70874
WMU alumni awarded prestigious Blue Cloud Award
News
… WMU alumni awarded prestigious Blue Cloud Award Submitted by Erin Flynn on Charles Zhang and Lynn … from the Kalamazoo Humane Society to Family & Children Services, the Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids symphonies and the …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/10/lynn-chen-zhang-charles-zhang-china-institute-blue-cloud-award
WMU student’s health care AI innovation wins $100K through Cultivate 269 pitch competition
News
… offices to pharmacies to the emergency room. “My father always said, ‘If you can think of it, you can do it.’ And … between Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Forward Ventures , aimed to spur creativity and … the next generation of founders. Pitch night Marseille was one of nine students chosen as finalists from a pool of …
https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/04/cultivate-269-2026-pitch-competition-winner-sam-marseille
Social work students strengthen partnership with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center
College of Health and Human Services
… Educational Advancement: 3,000 academic scholarships awarded and $20,000 in classroom supplies donated to local … organizational structure, logistics, and outreach A brief walking tour of downtown Kalamazoo to observe local … exemplifies how organizations can move beyond financial services to become meaningful partners in community progress. …
https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/11/honorcu2
Annette LaVier obituary
News
… member at Western Michigan University, died April 8 . She was 80. LaVier came to WMU and University Libraries in 1964 and rose to utilization coordinator in the Media Services unit. She left in 1990 after nearly 27 years of service to the University. During her tenure, LaVier was able to get to know many of the libraries' student …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/04/39649
Organizational Change Leadership, Master of Arts
Education Leadership, Research and Technology
… and organizational success. Graduates emerge as ethical, forward-thinking leaders who understand how to inspire people, … interactive virtual experience that keeps you moving forward. Practical and Actionable Each course blends research, … Organizational Development Consultants Social and Community Service Managers Medical and Health Services Managers With …
https://wmich.edu/leadership/ocl/masters
Empowering Futures: 'So that all may learn'
W Magazine
… "I did one day of work, and she said, 'This is why I don't want you to do it; this is what we live through on a daily basis, and I would not want you to. That's why you need to go to college,'" Cortes … that will allow Western to build on these types of support services and create even more opportunities for Western …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/empowering-futures-so-all-may-learn