Alumni News
April 13, 2014
Adaptable Engineering
Dan Aleksynas (BS ’02, Paper Engineering) began his career as an engineer. He’s now a patent attorney, but it was his engineering degree that made it possible. Aleksynas chose Western because he loved the campus and felt at home—he chose Paper Engineering as his course of study after touring the...
April 06, 2014
Ideal Location
It’s not surprising to find a group of Broncos who live in Tampa Bay, an area well known for its tropical climate and great beaches. But what is amazing is to have four Western Michigan University alumni who not only work for the same organization, but within the same department...
April 06, 2014
Paper Expert
Charles Klass (BA ‘62, Paper Technology & Mathematics) joined the Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) while still a student at Western Michigan University. After over 50 years of membership, Klass values the organization for its networking experiences and opportunities to improve interpersonal, management, and communication skills...
March 31, 2014
Charitable Advising
James Bria (BBA '84, Finance) has been named an Advisory Council member for Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities. Since 1979, the charity has provided support services and temporary housing to families with ill and injured children who must travel to receive treatment at Atlanta area hospitals. Bria is a finance...
March 31, 2014
Welcome 2014 Alumni!
April commencement is right around the corner, which means another class of Broncos are about to become alumni. Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give to our new alumni? What path did you take after you graduated from Western Michigan University? Share your stories, memories, and photos...
March 13, 2014
'Wait Wait' to Feature Crews
If you haven't already heard, NPR's Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me! is headed to Miller Auditorium to record an episode of the weekly, Peabody Awarding-winning radio show. Alumnus and ex-Bronco footballer Terry Crews will be stopping by to join the antics. Crews will be a special celebrity guest for the...