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Trevor Block: The MBA offers a higher degree of experience
Haworth College of Business
… in the transformative impact that a college education can have on a person’s life.” Block is responsible for … looking to make a career change. “This program teaches you how to become an organizational leader, and how to think … environment and the world at large. This lesson has stayed with me as I consider the impact of environmental, social …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/08/trevor-block-mba
Staff Spotlight: Anthony Smith – From Student Technician to IT Specialist
Information Technology
… by Gary Barton on Jump on any opportunity that piques your interest. If you see a job that interests you, apply—you never know what … Help Desk. He assists students, faculty, and staff with account and network issues while mentoring student …
https://wmich.edu/it/news/2025/11/anthony-smith-it-staff-highlight
WMU Libraries publishes two new open textbooks
University Libraries
… students and learners everywhere. These titles were created with support from the Libraries’ Open Educational Resources … the collection of free, high-quality digital textbooks that can be adopted by instructors and students across the … more open and free to use.” "Our students save money and can be more engaged scholars, and our faculty can share …
https://wmich.edu/news/2024/04/75382
Students, employees encouraged to participate in COVID-19 screening events
News
… smooth. The students are ready to go. They're coming in with their screening badge, they're ready to show it. So, … student is tested by a Sindecuse staff member. "That way we can capture those close contacts of that person who's … to ensure the health of everyone around him. "I know I'm young and it might not affect me as much as it would others, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60914
Passion for helping drives family studies graduate's success
News
… Valeria Marin has always been passionate about working with kids. She treasures the memories she's collected from … my values, and I think Western is definitely a place where you can go and thrive." Marin grew up going to Camp Blodgett, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/12/62463
New facility improvement projects continue
News
… begins on Davis and Davis Dining the first week of May, with Zimmerman and then French halls following in a … status and how the teaching interests of our campus can be balanced with those of our landscaping professionals … is a significant teaching tool on campus. "How often can you go out and show something that was in Michigan before …
https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/63836
Reading, writing and reflecting on service learning
News
… McGrath isn't like most. "I loved getting a chance to work with kids," says McGrath, an honors student from Canton who is majoring in food and consumer package goods … Kalamazoo . The nonprofit "exists to celebrate and amplify youth voices through the cultivation of reading and writing …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53333
Celebration of freedom, 'Black joy' planned for Western community to commemorate Juneteenth
News
… Devin Wills, center, and Dwight Bennett learn West African dances. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With drums pounding a West African rhythm, dance instructor … tremendous hardships for us to be here," Warren says. "If you are not a Black American and want to support us, you …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68335
Volunteer experience feeds student's passion to help others
News
… need in the Kalamazoo area when she started volunteering with Meals on Wheels . "One of the seniors I met is … helps us connect." Moments like that are life lessons you wouldn't expect to get from a business class. But … your community is something everyone should experience. You can take it and apply it to any of your jobs; caring about …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/53331
Engineering student's research aims to drive in-motion wireless charging for electric vehicles
News
… the cleaner mode of transportation, however. Cold weather can negatively impact battery life and reduce the vehicle's … an electric vehicle takes a lot of time to charge. So if you can make something like a grid line underneath the road, … electricity to the car and it can run thousands of miles without even stopping," Marsad says—an enticing concept with …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/62188