Alumni News
July 15, 2014
Enabling Change
Jesiele Neves de Lima (MBA ’04, International Business Administration) is the supply chain manager for the Eaton Corporation, and she is working hard to ensure that sustainable power is available wherever it is needed. The Eaton Corporation is a power management company with several locations throughout Michigan. They work to...
July 14, 2014
Best Television Weathercast
Keith Thompson (MA ’13, Communication) started out his career as a news reporter, made his way to weathercasting, and has now earned the title of chief meteorologist for WWMT-TV in Kalamazoo. With an extensive list of accomplishments under his belt already, Thompson recently added another; Emmy award winner. Thompson has...
July 13, 2014
In Loving Memory - Lisa Herrera
On Sunday, July 20, a memorial golf outing will be held for Lisa and Maxwell Herrera, with all proceeds benefiting a scholarship for speech pathology and audiology students at Western Michigan University. Lisa studied speech pathology and audiology at WMU and received her Bachelors Degree, National Certificate in Secondary Education...
July 09, 2014
Toastmasters Club Success
Denise Hunt (BBA ’89, Management) has been named the District 62 Toastmasters Public Relations Officer. Hunt belongs to the Grand Blanc Area Toastmasters Club, and has been involved with their organization since August 2009. The mission of a Toastmasters Club is to provide a supportive and positive learning environment in...
July 06, 2014
In Loving Memory - Alexandra Burgett
Alexandra Burgett was a senior majoring in Interdisciplinary Health Services at Western Michigan University when her life was cut short in May 2012 by an automobile accident caused by a distracted driver. She was employed with Residential Opportunities Inc.; a non-profit organization that provides group homes for children and adults...
July 02, 2014
The Rocket's Red Glare
Peter Alderman (BA ’68, English) is an author, teacher, and producer of two award winning documentaries. He’s recently published a new book, The Rocket’s Red Glare; a true story about how The Star Spangled Banner became our national anthem. The book tells a story of risk, bravery, hope, sacrifice, and...