Alumni News
August 09, 2017
Carlson Named 2017 WMU Distinguished Alumna
“I credit Western for preparing me to succeed. The education I got at WMU was superior and prepared me for the business world,” said Jeanne Carlson (B.B.A. ’68, Accountancy), a 2017 WMU Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. Carlson retired from Blue Care Network of Michigan as President and CEO in 2010...
August 09, 2017
Klohs Named 2017 WMU Distinguished Alumna
“The degree I received from WMU changed my life. It was the key to my career today. I would not be where I am it if were not for my education at Western,” said Birgit Klohs (B.B.A. ’83, Finance), a 2017 WMU Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. Klohs has spent her...
August 03, 2017
Building IT Talent
“At BlueGranite, we need to help build a future talent pool of IT/Business professionals who are passionate about solving problems with data/analytics, and that starts with the right classes and coursework to develop that interest,” Matt Mace said. BlueGranite is a consulting services provider delivering business intelligence, advanced analytics, and...
July 18, 2017
Welcome New Directors!
On July 1, 2017 the WMU Alumni Association welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors to help guide and advise alumni activities and engagement. Each of the three new members have been elected to three-year terms: • Joy McClendon (B.B.A. ’78, Administrative Systems; MBA ’94) of Portage, Michigan...
July 12, 2017
All-Inclusive Lifestyle
As a student at WMU, Anna Frank (B.S. ’05, Physical Education: Teaching) ran track and cross country, taught aerobics at the rec center, and was part of intramural club volleyball. While she may have moved far from campus to California, her dedication to living a healthy lifestyle has not changed...
June 13, 2017
Alumnus Reveals 'Factory of Lies'
“Our walk in this world offers many challenges, trials and tribulations,” Nick Hutchinson (B.S. ’92, General University Studies) recalled. “It’s how we react and handle the circumstances to these situations, be they good or bad, that define our character.” In his new book, Factory of Lies, Hutchinson tells the story...