Marketing Scholarships

Professor Andrew Brogowicz joined the Department of Marketing as a faculty member in 1979. He then served as chair of the department from 1991 to 2007, during which time he made significant contributions to the growth and quality of majors and programs within the department.

Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) is a sponsor of the Robert S. Kaiser Sales, Negotiation and Leadership Lab in the Haworth College of Business. As part of their commitment to business students at WMU, they offer several scholarships to support under-represented students.

Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) is a sponsor of the Robert S. Kaiser Sales, Negotiation and Leadership Lab in the Haworth College of Business. As part of their commitment to business students at WMU, they offer several scholarships to support under-represented students.

Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) is a sponsor of the Robert S. Kaiser Sales, Negotiation and Leadership Lab in the Haworth College of Business. As part of their commitment to business students at WMU, they offer several scholarships to support under-represented students.

Consolidated Electrical Distributors (CED) is a sponsor of the Robert S. Kaiser Sales, Negotiation and Leadership Lab in the Haworth College of Business. As part of their commitment to business students at WMU, they offer several scholarships to support under-represented students.

The Dr. Lowell E. Crow Endowed Marketing Scholarship was established in 2024 through the generous donation of his wife, Sondra. Dr. Crow was a professor in the Department of Marketing and went on to serve as chair, as well as assistant dean in the Haworth College of Business, until his retirement. Dr. Crow left a lasting impression on the Department of Marketing, the Haworth College of Business, students and colleagues. This scholarship provides financial support for students with majors within the department.

Through generous donor contributions, students with majors within the Department of Marketing are awarded various scholarships.

Through generous donor contributions, students majoring in sales and business marketing are awarded multiple scholarships.

The Dr. L Scholarship was established in 2018 through the generous donation of Dr. Karen Lancendorfer and her husband Mr. Jim Lancendorfer. The scholarship assists advertising and promotion students with financial need. Priority is given to students who are active in the major and the WMU AdClub.

The Dr. L Study Abroad Scholarship was established in 2023 by Dr. Karen Lancendorfer to support students wishing to participate in study abroad.

Dr. Mushtaq Luqmani joined the Department of Marketing as a faculty member in 1977 and eventually served as chair of the department from 2009 until his retirement in 2020. He continues to serve as emeritus chair and professor in the Department of Marketing. Ms. Zahida Luqmani joined the Department of Marketing as an adjunct faculty member in 2001 and then moved to a term instructor position in 2008 continuing until her retirement in 2019. Both Zahida and Mushtaq were vital contributors to the Department of Marketing, thereby shaping and guiding its direction as it continues its path today.

This scholarship was established by Alexi Mavrellis and his wife, Lily. Alexi is a graduate of WMU and majored in sales and business marketing. He established this scholarship to support the sales and business marketing program.

This scholarship was created by Gordon and Laverne O'Reilly's daughter, Kelley, in memory of her parents.

Dr. Zahir Quraeshi joined the Department of Marketing as a faculty member in 1978 and was an integral part of the department until his retirement in 2022. The Zahir Quraeshi Endowed Scholarship in Marketing was established through the generous donation of Dr. Patricia Daugherty in 2020. The scholarship provides financial support for students majoring in marketing.

The Richmond Excellence Scholarship is awarded through the Richmond Marketing Excellence Fund. The endowed fund supports the greatest needs in the Department of Marketing including student scholarships, faculty research and special departmental projects. Jim Richmond is a former top senior executive at Stryker Corporation. He is a long-time supporter and sponsor of WMU.

Jim Richmond is a former top senior executive at Stryker Corporation. He is a long-time supporter and sponsor of WMU and the Department of Marketing.

Cynthia Wrazien-Hirt was a WMU marketing graduate, an outstanding instructor in the marketing department in the 1980’s and an advertising professional. She was an ardent supporter of the Department of Marketing and its advertising program. In recognition, her family established the Cynthia Wrazien-Hirt Scholarship in her memory.