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WMU business students to continue service project to honor veterans

Haworth College of Business

… WMU business students to continue service project to honor veterans Submitted by Anonymous … busy schedules to clean the headstones is an important way to recognize the sacrifices these individuals made for … both on and off campus." About Fort Custer Fort Custer was named after Gen. George Armstrong Custer, a native of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27829

From military service to serving up community, Navy veteran finds new passion at Western

News

… From military service to serving up community, Navy veteran finds new … starting up a pickleball club on campus. "Back in 2019, it was just my brother and me playing. He didn't know what he was doing, I didn't know what I was doing," he laughs. "But …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70095

Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester

News

… Business class completes 3,700+ hours of service in one semester Submitted by Erin Flynn on Sam … they learn about leadership or teamwork or communication? I want them to tie it back to their career." Dylan Coleman … his story . In some cases, the experience can even be a gateway to a career. "I have students who've gotten job offers …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53508

Focused on physics, engineering research, doctoral student embraces his passion for service

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… research, doctoral student embraces his passion for service Submitted by Cindy Wagner on "I volunteer some of my free time to an awesome … of the best academic experiences that I had as an undergrad was taking that electrical engineering course on the topic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/11/66266

Some 1.34M hours of service helps earn WMU coveted Carnegie recognition

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… Some 1.34M hours of service helps earn WMU coveted Carnegie recognition … reach. WMU is one of 119 institutions in the country to be awarded the designation in the 2020 cycle, one of only 13 … Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement was developed by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57766

An ‘open heart’ opens the mind: Students find value in giving and receiving through service learning

W Magazine

… mind: Students find value in giving and receiving through service learning Submitted by Megan Looker on WMU's … School in Kalamazoo, students are on the lookout for ways to show they are good citizens. You might ask what’s … the goodies you can imagine. Before the pandemic, you could walk the halls of the school during lunchtime and find …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69884

Yes, you Cannes: WMU film students land internship at world’s most prestigious film festival

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… the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival three times. “It was really one of those moments where you can just feel the … for me it felt like, ‘This is it. This is exactly what I want to do with my career,’” says Laney Roberts of Port … the silver screen as only film industry insiders can.   “It was about so much more than the celebrities and the glitz …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/06/cannes-film-festival-internship-sean-knowles-laney-roberts

From Middleville to Management: AJ Nye's Airport Journey

College of Aviation

… Railside Golf Club in Byron Center, MI For AJ Nye, aviation was never just about the aircraft—it was about everything that makes the system work.   Growing … moving parts while maintaining a high level of customer service.   Those experiences quickly evolved into something …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2026/06/nye

Alumni classnotes: Summer 2026

W Magazine

… honorees by the board of directors of the General Aviation Awards Program. Judge Michael Hatty , BA ’75, of Brighton, Michigan, was appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to the Michigan … Coast Business Times for its “Who’s Who in Professional Services.” Laurie Linscott , BA ’83, of East Lansing, …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/alumni-classnotes-summer-2026

Jeannine Shafer: A career adding up to big impact

Haworth College of Business

… doing their best work—and her efforts have added up in big ways. Retiring in June, Shafer’s career has been marked by … and significant impact. Before coming to WMU, Shafer was a customer support representative in the insurance … Law, says Dr. Jim DeMello, chair. “During her 15 years of service to the department, she has done a fantastic job of …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/06/jeannine-shafer-retirement