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Local insights, global impact: An MBA journey at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—“Local yet global” is how Western Michigan University MBA student Steve Balaze … his experience in the program. An assistant professor in Western’s Department of Military Science and Leadership, he … Decision Making taught me ways to use accounting to look at decisions quantitively and have better working …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/mba-steve-balaze

Nour Khaiara is growing into her goals

Haworth College of Business

… is achieving her academic and professional goals at Western Michigan University. The Michigan resident of Syrian … and encouragement that makes a real difference.”        Looking forward, Khaiara is anticipating the workplace ahead …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/humanresourcemanagement-nourkhaiara-scholarship-growth

Dr. Shannon McMorrow awarded Haenicke Institute grant to enhance global public health education

College of Health and Human Services

… impact her students.   Dr. McMorrow commented, “I am looking forward to this so much! First, to deepen my …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/01/mcmorrow

The Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences celebrates 60 years of excellence 

College of Arts and Sciences

… with the local community.     The department is looking ahead to significant growth, including expanded …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/12/geos-60th

Making AI more accessible for people with speech differences

W Magazine

… saying, AI still has built-in biases related to how people look, how they speak and if they stutter. Inaccessible and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/05/71793

WMU food marketing students strike gold at national case competition

Haworth College of Business

… by Stacey Lowis on KALAMAZOO, Michigan—A team of three Western Michigan University students claimed first place in … Distinct life stages “We came to the conclusion that many look at millennials as a whole, but with such a large age … at the National Grocers Association Conference that Western’s food marketing students can compete with the best …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38530

Jeannine Shafer: A career adding up to big impact

Haworth College of Business

… of Finance and Commercial Law, has spent 15 years at Western Michigan University supporting faculty members and … of Applied Science in Business Administration, joining Western’s Finance and Commercial Law Department in 2011. … my dream job, and I can honestly say that my career at Western Michigan University has perfectly matched all the …

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

From Honduras to WMU: Victor Hernandez finds his place

Haworth College of Business

… MI— For accountancy student Victor Andres Hernandez Lagos , Western Michigan University is a home away from home. … supervises the facilities maintenance and organization.  Looking forward, Hernandez plans to study abroad in Burgos, …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/accountancy-victorhernandez-home-community

Marketing that makes a difference: Q&A with Dr. Ann Veeck

Haworth College of Business

… Veeck , professor of marketing, was honored this fall with Western Michigan University’s Distinguished Teaching Award . … with Dr. Ann Veeck Q: Could you describe your journey at Western Michigan University and what it has meant to you to … what continues to excite you about teaching, students at Western? A: I very much enjoy teaching quantitative skills …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/10/69503

'Heritage' and community values celebrated during Homecoming weekend

News

… the campus and Kalamazoo communities will get their first look this month inside a renovation effort that has stirred … Heritage Hall has graced the top of Prospect Hill overlooking downtown Kalamazoo since it opened in 1905—just two …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/10/27699