Management

MBA student smiling at the camera outside, wearing a white button down.

Sleeping Giant Capital closes $10 million in funding, enhancing partnership with WMU

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 WMU Haworth, allowing more students to benefit from transformational experiences and showcasing the college as a leader in business education.

Team members for The Lux Scrub, Rachel Millett, Julia Haas, Mandy Sorensen and Paige Roden, stand together in a hallway in Schneider Hall.

Faucet attachment cuts down on grease and the competition at Bronco Pitch

WMU students pitched their innovative business ideas for the opportunity to win $5,000 in prizes at the Bronco Pitch Competition, which was held in person at the Haworth College of Business.

Back Row: Balaji Satagopan, Dr. Palmer, Connor Harris, Devon Kelly, Hannah Korbel. Front row: Audrey Delano, Kevin Minasian, Quinlan Lewis

Business fraternity advisor recognized as Advisor of the Year

Dr. Timothy Palmer, professor of management and director of the Center for Sustainable Business Practices, has been recognized by the Delta Sigma Pi fraternity as Advisor of the Year for the Huron region.

The 2022 edition of the Business magazine is now available.

2022 Business Magazine

June 15

The 2022 edition of the Business magazine is now available! This year we celebrate student success—from stories about first place finishes for student teams to exploration and personal growth. Read on to learn about accolades and milestones for programs, alumni, students, faculty and staff, as well as perspectives on the economy, international partnerships, student research, community outreach and more.

Bridget Woolf smiling at the camera while seated outside.

WMU human resource student takes on internship at Hastings Fiberglass

May 24

Haworth College of Business student Bridget Woolf has landed an opportunity to practice her human resource skills as an intern with Hastings Fiberglass Products in Hastings, Michigan. The internship is providing her with a better understanding of different areas of human resources as well as opportunities to explore future career path options. Bridget’s belief in supporting an organization’s human capital led her to pursue a career in human resources. “I strongly believe in the benefit of maximizing human capital and the positive effects it has on an organization,” she says.