Alumni News
March 11, 2019
Sam M.: Student Spotlight
Sam McGrath is Western Michigan University. A multi-generational Bronco, she is a third year student double majoring in Food Marketing and Business & Leadership strategy, and is highly involved on campus. Sam is a student ambassador, an undergraduate research assistant for Professor Zondag, and a Food & Consumer Package Goods...
February 15, 2019
Megan S.: Student Spotlight
Megan Scherpereel is in the hot seat for being a super star student at WMU. She’s a civil engineering major and currently works for WMU’s Office of Development and Alumni Relations as the Training Manager in the Bronco Connection Center. There she trains new student alumni fundraisers and interacts with...
January 09, 2019
Be Bold, Don't Settle
Chris Slater (B.B.A.’09, Accountancy) was a first generation college student enrolled at KVCC and WMU without a clear understanding of what he wanted to do until he visited WMU’s Career Services. After taking the Myers-Briggs assessment, which indicated his areas of strength, Chris chose accountancy because it was a subject...
January 09, 2019
We've All Got Something to Give
As a student, Cindy (Finkbeiner) Anderson (B.S.’72, Speech Pathology and Audiology; M.A.’74) traveled to the Netherlands as part of a study abroad program for general education student teaching. The experience sparked a lifelong appreciation for travel and connecting with others all over the world. Cindy, who was active on campus...
August 07, 2018
LEADING INNOVATION
Al Stefanski (B.S. ’83, Electrical Engineering) always enjoyed building things, so when he applied to college, he knew he wanted to be an engineer. WMU was recruiting him for his cross-country and track abilities, so the combination of athletic scholarships and a rigorous engineering program made the school a good...
July 30, 2018
ALEXIS LENDERMAN: SUPER STUDENT
In May of 2019, I will receive two degrees, a B.B.A. in Entrepreneurship and a B.A. in Global & International Studies with a certification in Nonprofit Leadership as well as a minor in Political Science. I have been fortunate enough to take part in several opportunities during my time at...