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New WMU research aims to close equity gaps in Spanish education
College of Arts and Sciences
… histories to explain the gaps. At WMU, Zárate- Sández set out to tackle one piece of the multi-faceted issue: the … for and received a Modern Language Association (MLA) Pathways Step Grant to support a year-long research and … initial findings and to be recognized at the convention’s awards ceremony. “I believe that this is useful and …
https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/01/zarate-sandez-spanish
WMU supply chain student one of six to receive national scholarship
Haworth College of Business
… the country to receive a nationwide business scholarship awarded by the Richter Foundation and the Institute for … Scholarship Fund. The R. Gene Richter Scholarship, an award presented annually to the top supply management … help our students excel during their time with us but also set them up for remarkable success in their careers after …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/06/richter-scholarship-nicole-sherman
Finding the next best meal: Bartek Scheibe’s road to the food industry
Haworth College of Business
… dinner table no matter where you are in the world, Scheibe wants to make his food from home accessible through … The options are limitless, and having a goal in mind will set him up for success. “The entrepreneurial mindset can be … skills to acquire the momentum to keep the idea moving forward takes practice and patience. Yet, Scheibe has been …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69901
Props, Planes, and Police - The Abe Herr Story
College of Aviation
… of Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation, was surrounded by transportation. Although the little city, … in Erie County near the northwest border of New York, was better known as a railroad town, it also had an aviation … by the time we were landing in Battle Creek, the sun was setting.” To top it off, the scenery left a lasting …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/12/herr
Business student ready to get into the game at Nike
News
… process to land what he calls a dream job. "Growing up, I was a Nike fan. My favorite athletes are endorsed by Nike," says Tuggle. "It's a long distance away, but it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity." Tuggle will … bachelor's degree program in business administration set Tuggle up for success when it came time to start …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53037
The love of learning: Karen Larsen’s enthusiasm for discovering new things
Haworth College of Business
… believes her curiosity and love for learning is what will set her apart from others. “I love learning about … people, and people are what Larsen knows best. Even if she was unsure of where the perfect fit for her was before committing to her programs, she had supporters …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69665
WMU professor’s research shows social connection leads to success in health goals
Haworth College of Business
… exercise programs and more. Despite the prevalence of smartwatches, fitness influencers and health-related information, … analytics at Auburn University, compiled a unique data set from a leading online health community in the U.S. to … prove to online health community leaders that health goal setting can be a great tool to enable online peer-generated …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/01/74530
The Bronco Advocate-in-Chief
W Magazine
… launched the search for its 10th president, the charge was clear: find a leader who could navigate a changing … as possible. “When we developed the profile of who we wanted to lead Western at this inflection point in our … which is a city a half hour from WMU’s campus and the setting of the University’s College of Aviation. He still …
https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2026/06/bronco-advocate-chief-russ-kavalhuna
Balancing cybersecurity and business goals
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… cybersecurity and business goals Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jesse Blaine KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Cyber-attacks can … bad actors can commit. Whether it’s social engineering, software vulnerabilities or even compromising hardware, … cybersecurity professionals must possess a broad knowledge set to combat threats. “The biggest challenge is being able …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/08/68924
Ample resources on hand for switch to WMU Essential Studies
News
… of the fall 2020 semester. It comes with a more focused set of educational intents, learning outcomes and assessment … Oct. 12 and 26, and Nov. 9 and 30, in Sangren Hall’s Swain Library. It features three concurrent breakout … model and student learning outcomes with assessment rubrics was recently added there. A user guide for the electronic …
https://wmich.edu/news/2018/08/48731