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Making a Difference for Students Pursuing Careers

College of Arts and Sciences

… the students who come to her for advice about the world of work in her role as career development specialist/liaison to … Big Rapids native’s career path involved sales, non-profit work and getting a master’s degree in counseling psychology. … led her to Western. Her role includes doing career fairs, workshops, classroom presentations and more, as well as …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/steeno

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU gets $1 million endowment

News

… Foundation and pleased to play a role in the impressive work the foundation has supported over the years," Dunn … Institute and part of the foundation's famed national network of similar entities since April 2014. The San … the potential for sustainability. "Through the outstanding work of the OLLI volunteers, the Extended University …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28679

Attend and ascend: Education alum's pilot program increases 10th grade attendance by 14%

College of Education and Human Development

… for writing tablets. "There's a good group of kids that are working for the biggest purchase which would be me taking … of special education at WMU.  "When Dr. VanDerwall was working with Kalamazoo Central High School, she went through …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/05/alumna-education-special-attendence-intervention-success

WMU engineering student's prototype design unveiled at Frankfurt Auto Show

News

… still employed at the Novi-based Maxion Wheels. He plans to work there over the holiday break and earn his mechanical … engineering degree in December 2017 at WMU. His goal is to work in automotive research and development, possibly at … says his education so far at WMU has helped prepare him for work in the engineering field. "What I think gets applied is …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/11/28063

Remote Defense Tips from the Graduate College

Graduate College

… dissertation or thesis defenses and should use whatever works well for their committee. We recommend using WebEX, … who enters. Do not share invites to Zoom meetings on social media. Instead, send the meeting password directly to …

https://wmich.edu/grad/remote-defense-tips

All Life is Learning – October 2023

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU

… Many of you know that OLLI at WMU relies on the invaluable gifts made by our generous donors to continue … are thrilled to announce the kick-off of our quarterly OLLI social event! Mark your calendars because on October 26, … a smile on his face and is always on the move, heading to a workout, a tennis league, or almost every other sport you …

https://wmich.edu/olli/newsletter/october-2023

Students uplift community stories through film

College of Arts and Sciences

… environments and communities. “The communities we choose to work with are often under represented, historically under … focusing instead on getting to know the people they work with on a deeper level, building foundational trust and … Institute, Ecumenical Senior Center and Public Media Network, students are conducting interviews with seniors to …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/10/arts-sciencesnews202410mukhongocomm3550

Dean's Message

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Our students are gaining hands-on experiences through working in our labs, completing internships and … entrepreneurial engineering student sharing her experiences working with a peer mentor, connecting with alumni, and …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/dean2025

Owner, CEO and Bronco at helm of Kaiser Enterprise adds to significant gift

Haworth College of Business

… . 98% of sales and business marketing graduates are working or continuing their education quickly after earning … a degree in industrial marketing in 1978, Kaiser went on to work in the family business. In 1984, he began competitive …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/08/robert-kaiser-sales-lab-gift

Accountancy student creates unbreakable bonds

Haworth College of Business

… Professor Brittani Shantel Jackson , who offers invaluable advice.” Connection has played an important role in … at WMU Haworth. Being part of such a supportive network has provided both personal and professional growth, … to the business community also assist in facilitating networking events, career fairs and connections with industry …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/12/accountancykya-hisernaba