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Integrated supply management students placed first at this year's General Motors/Wayne State University Supply Chain Case Competition. This is the second year in a row that WMU students have placed in this international competition.
Three students in WMU's highly rated program in food and consumer package goods marketing recently received prestigious National Grocers Association Foundation scholarships totaling $17,000.
A major gift by alumnus Robert Kaiser, owner and CEO of Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation, has transformed the sales lab at Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business. A grand opening ceremony and open house will be held on Friday, Nov. 2, to celebrate the official opening of the facility.
Whether it's that hard-hitting article, an untenable controversy or a hilariously-crafted quiz, socially shared content runs rampant online. But creating engaging content while serving business goals is no easy task. Is there a formula to creating contagious content every time? Dr. Scott Cowley, assistant professor of marketing, seems to have it figured out.
Do you know a young professional who graduated from Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business and is doing extraordinary things in business? Do you know someone under 30 who is shaping their industry, making a difference in their community, or breaking new ground? If you know a young alum who is a thought leader in business, or if you are this alum, then fill out our nomination form for the college's new 30 Under 30 digital publication, brought to you by the Young Alumni Advisory Board.
Dr. Scott Cowley, assistant professor of marketing, believes that “difficult-to-use and outdated websites are a terrible curse on humanity,” so when he noticed that the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport’s website was in need of updating, he offered to help. In his quest to provide projects that are meaningful and impactful to both his students and the community, he felt that working with the airport was a great project for the advanced digital marketing strategies course that he teaches.
Megan Ellefson, spring 2018 sales and business marketing grad, made the most of her time in the Haworth College of Business. She believes the sales and business marketing program set her up for success by providing her with many opportunities and resources for professional growth, ensuring that students like her learn how to sell through practice. Ellefson landed a job with Insight Global, and she shares with us how the Haworth College of Business helped get her there.
