A graduate holds his arms up as he walks onto the stage.

Ready for Success

Donovan Boursiquot Wade tosses his graduation cap into the air.

Ready for the spotlight: Theatre grad prepares to make the world his stage

A portrait of Camryn Ruiz in his cap and gown.

Computer engineering grad programmed a path to success at Western

Jade Joseph celebrates with her diploma on stage at commencement.

WMU Aviation’s Jersey girl and recent grad: Jade Joseph

A portrait of Derek Fischer in his graduation cap and gown.

From mechanic to dietician, Air Force veteran focused on helping patients maintain healthy lifestyles

Rachel Mmanga tosses her graduation gown over her shoulder.

From financial models to modeling on the runway

"I believe in my abilities and decisions, which empowers me to take bold actions in both finance and fashion. Confidence allows me to present myself authentically, whether I'm negotiating a deal or walking the runway."
Racheal Mmanga, finance
A portrait of Kayde Moore in their graduation regalia.

Arts administration grad thriving in community-driven theatre company

Image

Hands-on experiences put engineering grad in driver's seat for career Â鶹´«Ã½

Image

Western grad lands job that marries counseling studies and grad assistant work

Image

Marketing grad finds avenue to follow passion for diabetes advocacy

Image

Off the charts

David Le, Presidential Scholar from the Bronson School of Nursing, didn't just hit the books; he presented his impactful research at a professional conference packed with the people who wrote his textbooks and had the opportunity to lead an innovative study that could improve patient care at a local hospital.
Image

Impactful experiences empower theatre grad to script ambitious future

Image

From Middle East to Midwest, aviation management Â鶹´«Ã½ thrives through new Â鶹´«Ã½

Image

Engineering grad accelerates industry impact through projects, internships

Image

Swing and a hit: Digital marketing grad's internship lands him job in the big leagues

Image

Engineering grad manufacturing a successful career

Image

A future to smile about: Aviation grad on fast track to flight deck

Image

Undergraduate research, career-related experiences helped psychology grad find purpose

Sharmane Flanders stands in her graduation regalia in front of three of her finished paintings while holding another colorful canvas.

Thriving artist

If I was in a place that didn't value art as much as Kalamazoo, I wouldn't have been able to meet these amazing people and I wouldn't be able to be at the place that I am now with my art: having two solo shows, all of the connections I have made, and all of the amazing Â鶹´«Ã½ I have received.
Sharmane Flanders, B.A.'23
Image

From the soccer field to electric fields, aerospace engineering degrees propel Bronco toward career success

Image

Music grad found voice at Western

Image

Chemical engineering grad ready to make a splash in sustainability efforts

Image

The birth of a new career: Externship leads to labor and delivery job for nursing grad

Image

Graduate cybersecurity Â鶹´«Ã½ has secured his future

Laila Stein, dressed her graduation cap and gown, sits in the cockpit of a small College of Aviation airplane.

Runway to success

I often describe myself as the shy, introverted kid who had a lot of passion and a lot of drive for things, but I didn't really know where to place it or what to do with it. And I think coming (to Western) really taught me that there's a place for every passion and there's a mechanism for every drive you have to do things.
Laila Stein, B.S.'23
Image

First-generation sociology Â鶹´«Ã½ prepares for career in immigration law

Image

From military service to serving up community, Navy veteran finds new passion at Western

Bharat Goel leans on a railing while wearing his graduation cap and gown.

Amped up future

Research ranging from enhancing the power grid to increasing electric battery safety powered early career Â鶹´«Ã½ for Bharat Goel.
Image

Foundation Scholar driven to care for communities in need

Image

Kalamazoo Promise comes full circle as Western education grad prepares for KPS career

Image

Computer science grad finds key to career success at Western

Image

Occupational therapy grad focused on uplifting community

Image

Bronco basketball player gets down to business, scores food marketing career

Image

Western helped illuminate career passion, empowered psychology grad to embrace identity

Image

Theatre graduate ready for next act, bolstered by support and mentorship

Image

Social work grad empowered to uplift migrant and Latinx communities

Image

Aviation grad sees clear skies ahead with full-time job waiting in the wings

Image

Hands-on experience helps engineering grad build bright future

Image

Persistence pays dividends for business Â鶹´«Ã½ with accounting job waiting after graduation

A photo of Mike Caliendo in his cap and gown.

Tackling medical school

Mike Caliendo has excelled in the classroom and on the football field, recognized among the top Â鶹´«Ã½-athletes in the nation. After several years holding the line to protect his quarterback, the biomedical sciences graduate is ready to tackle the next step in his career: protecting public health.

Inspiring Alumni

Image

Grad Â鶹´«Ã½ who lost sight finds hope in transforming rehabilitation for the blind

Image

Foundation Scholars Program sets stage for success for music theatre graduate

Image

Master's Â鶹´«Ã½ celebrates citizenship, graduation weeks apart

Image

Raising the bar: Gymnast and dietetics major hoping to take on new challenges in military

Image

Driven to succeed: Engineering grad found his lane at Western

Image

Biomedical sciences graduate driven by resilience, called to help others

Image

Product design graduate ready for career to take flight with aerospace company

Lingxiao Sun sits at a table with her computer as her son reads a book next to her.

Focus, dedication pay dividends as working mom rises to top of data science program

Rozlin Opolka stands in front of a painting she created of her grandmother.

'Twist of fate' gives painting grad space to come into her own as an artist

Dezmond Stover stands in front of a plane.

Aviation grad ready for career to take off

A photo of Michael Sekich in his cap and gown.

Bolstered by court internship, political science grad prepares for law school

A photo of JaJuan Kemp in his cap and gown.

Homeless to college grad: Business Â鶹´«Ã½ beats odds to create his own success

Daniela Peña Cabreja stands in front of an opera house.

Connecting passion with purpose, music graduate sets sights on art management

A photo of Valeria Marin in her graduation cap and gown.

Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success

Raegan Delmonico works at an excavation site at Fort St. Joseph.

Anthropology alumna digging life after graduation

Tiffany Francés stands on stage at Broadway's Imperial Theatre.

From Hitsville to hit show, WMU alumna lives out childhood dream on Broadway

A portrait of Robert Repke.

Several internships with same company helped alumnus land job

A portrait of Magreth Haji.

Aerospace engineering alumna soaring at Boeing

A portrait of Ryan Taylor.

Geography alumnus successfully navigates detours on road to career

J. Gabriel Ware, dressed in his graduation regalia, waves at the camera after receiving his diploma.

Internships, faculty support help alumnus land job at ABC News

Student Annalisa Wilder sits on a couch at a United Nations conference.

Undergrad experiences fuel alumna's passion for climate policy

President Edward Montgomery shakes Dr. Dweepobotee Brahma's hand on the commencement stage.

Economics alumna tackling hunger, health issues at Brookings Institution

A group of people have a discussion.

Graphic design Â鶹´«Ã½ learns art of networking at WMU

Johnny Anderson III stands with his backpack in the atrium of the College of Health and Human Services.

Social work Â鶹´«Ã½ finds passion, home at WMU