Management

Photo of WMU student Rose Soma holiding a large novely check.

Fashion startup focused on sustainability wins WMU's business pitch competition

March 4

Four companies won prizes totaling $5,000 during this year's competition Feb. 15 on the campus of Western Michigan University.

Photo of WMU students and Richter scholars John Hayward and Joy Goldschmidt.

Two WMU business students among six nationwide to win prestigious scholarship

March 4

The Richter Scholarship Program is the largest national scholarship program in the field of supply management. It identifies future supply chain management leaders and helps fast-track these students into the field.

Harrison and Palmer peering out from the back of a Jeep while traveling in India last year.

NYT gives first study abroad innovation award to WMU faculty

November 26

Drs. Jennifer Harrison and Timothy Palmer earned the inaugural award for how they are incorporating the Times into the Social Justice and Sustainability in India course they co-teach.

Students learn to run a business

April 1

Students in Dr. Decker Hains' analytical foundations course learn the various aspects of running a business by working with the ScrimmageSIMsimulation. Teams of students participate in five simulations using the program, developed by Dr. Bret Wagner, associate professor of marketing at the college.

Internships help students launch careers

March 12

WMU’s Haworth College of Business has always placed a premium on experiential learning. Combining academic studies with real world, on-the-job experience, through partnerships with employers helps business students excel and often leads to post-graduation job placement. WWMT’s recent news story features integrated supply chain management major Katherine Collier and finance major Caleb Kudary.

Broncos take on Silicon Valley

March 7

A group of Broncos ventured to Silicon Valley to learn more about careers in tech. The trip gives students the opportunity to explore career opportunities in Silicon Valley and beyond and learn from hands-on experience by interacting with leaders within the tech community.