At the Heart of Student Success: Two Professionals on Belonging, Advocacy, and Finding Purpose at Western
When Lith moved from Long Beach, California, to Oxford, Ohio, in 2019 for graduate school, it was the biggest move...
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From Curiosity to Creation
Q & A with Western Graduate and Visorix Founder Thomas NicholsHot off the press! Since this interview, Nichols’ work has...
Maureen the Torchbearer:
How One Veteran Found Her Spark at Western Howell doesn't do anything halfway. Not the military—she served as a combat...
Built to Stay: Joel and Nick Von Haden on Legacy and Local Impact
At Winona Heating & Ventilating, Inc., the work is technical—but the legacy is deeply personal. For father-and-son team Joel and Nick Von Haden, VAC systems and building automation are only part of the story. Their real focus is building people, nurturing relationships, and staying rooted in the community that shaped them. From the outset, Joel Von Haden has carried a sense of responsibility that goes beyond merely managing a successful HVAC...
How “The Lineup” Connects Western Students to Careers
Student success starts here! Ella Greene's Graduation day! When Digital Marketing student Ella Greene opened her inbox and saw a...
Adversity to Advocacy
Criminal Justice student Manny Chavez in D.C. If you have a chance to speak with Western student Manny Chavez, it...
Alumni Spotlight: McKenly Moua
McKenly Moua, a Western graduate, IT Network Technician, and now an IT Network & Security Specialist at Citizens State Bank...
Inside Western’s IT Programs: Part 4 of a 5-part Student Spotlight Series
In this series, we’re introducing the driven, career-ready students in our IT programs. Discover why Western is the smart choice for...
Inside Western’s IT Programs: Part 3 of a 5-part Student Spotlight Series
In this series, we’re introducing the driven, career-ready students in our IT programs. Discover why Western is the smart choice for...
Finding Purpose in the Unplanned
https://youtu.be/DFkLCDHLFJo Chelsey Willms's journey to teaching was anything but conventional. As a veteran, mother, and advocate, she never set out...