June 2022 Newsletter

For the first time in Western Michigan University’s history, a team of 30 Haworth College of Business advertising and promotion students has won first place in the American Advertising Federation’s National Student Advertising Competition. Sixteen teams representing universities in Illinois, Indiana and Michigan participated in the virtual two-day event. This is the fifth time in the last six years that the team has had a top-three finish in the competition.

Sleeping Giant Capital, a West Michigan-based investment and growth platform, is announcing it has closed a $10 million funding round to scale operations, with a focus on empowering women professionals in acquiring and growing businesses. The funding secured by Sleeping Giant Capital enhances the partnership with Western Michigan University’s Haworth College of Business, allowing more students to benefit from transformational experiences and showcasing the college as a leader in business education.