April 2026 Newsletter

WMU Haworth College of Business announced a $17 million gift from The Stan Lucas Trust, the largest in the college's history. The gift will fund Experience-Driven Learning through innovation-focused programming in Silicon Valley, entrepreneurship programs and resources for student-led startups, curriculum development in free markets and capitalism, financial literacy education and enhanced career readiness opportunities. Dan Grady, B.B.A.'83, co-trustee of The Stan Lucas Trust, advocated for WMU Haworth after connecting with TechNext students and alumni. Though Lucas had no ties to WMU, Grady's connection to students led to this transformative gift.

WMU Haworth sales students won the Desert Cup for the third consecutive year at the Arizona Collegiate Sales Challenge hosted by Arizona State University. The team placed first overall among 15 universities including Brigham Young University and Texas A&M. Caroline Gratsch placed first in individual sales role-play and Joey Pisano placed second. Drew Gassman and Ashlyn Thom placed second in the team marketing presentation. Coached by faculty specialists Mary Nielsen and Teresa Greenlees, students prepared through product research, customized sales materials and role-play practice for the championship performance.