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Walt Disney Day in Kalamazoo honors Walt's Pilgrimage class at WMU

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… Walt Disney Day in Kalamazoo honors Walt's Pilgrimage class at WMU Submitted by Anonymous (not … of the celebrated animator, entrepreneur and producer who set the foundation for the animated feature industry as well …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/07/47910

Good for the community. Good for business.

Haworth College of Business

… These community partners had brought real problems, waited through a full semester and were about to find out … holds AACSB accreditation, and community engagement is central to how the college measures the value of that … her spring section, with a new cohort of students and a new set of community partners. Learn more about the Haworth …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/06/service-learning-spring-2026-0

HR student Victoria Loikits finds her passion in impacting others

Haworth College of Business

… helping companies realize that people are their greatest asset.  As she prepares to graduate in spring 2024, Loikits of … “WMU Haworth provided an outstanding education where I was able to explore a variety of majors before settling on … training and development intern at Stryker. There, she was responsible for identifying courses, experiences and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74911

Luke Thelen’s career looks 'pitcher' perfect

Haworth College of Business

… information to the public. My mom is an accountant and was a big inspiration for me when choosing a career field as I saw the impactful work she was doing. It’s also a goal for me to start my own business, … Readiness Series, mock interviews and career fairs set students up for success.”  Outside of his academic …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74603

Students uplift community stories through film

College of Arts and Sciences

… of a WMU experience-driven learning grant along with Wendy Swalla , senior instructional designer, and Shawn Tenney , … I thought, 'What do students get out of it?' It was always very University-centered,” says Mukhongo, an … Media Network on Friday, Dec. 6. In the spring, Bergman is set to visit the students for a scholarly talk and another …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2024/10/arts-sciencesnews202410mukhongocomm3550

Steven Widger: Growth through connections

Haworth College of Business

… , his time at Western Michigan University has paved the way for his professional path. The senior studying supply … says, “Not only will faculty members go the extra mile to set you up for academic and professional success, but many of the professors want to get to know you individually. Seeing their …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/10/supplychainmanagement-stevenwidger-growth-connections

Barbara Jane Miller obituary

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… and widow of WMU's third president, died Feb. 14. She was 98. Miller, of Palm Desert, California, was fondly known as Jane or Janie by family and friends. She … to Kalamazoo, Miller volunteered at WMU, helping to set up a program teaching newly blind persons techniques to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38732

WMU to confer nearly 1,900 degrees during fall commencement

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… three fall ceremonies last about two hours and are geared toward students who are graduating from a particular set of degree-granting academic units. The 9 a.m. ceremony …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/12/11936

John E. Martell Jr. obituary

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… University, died at home in Kalamazoo Nov.  12 . He was 71. Martell is best remembered for his dedication to … national scholarships. As late as June 2009, Martell was still serving on a temporary basis as an advisor for the … an on-campus memorial service. The on-campus service is set for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, in the Lee Honors …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11646

Best-selling author to share war letters from U.S. troops

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… Best-selling author to share war letters from U.S. troops Submitted by Anonymous (not … will share correspondence from U.S. soldiers in American wars during a visit to the campus of Western Michigan University. Carroll's talk is set for 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 , in Brown Auditorium in …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/01/112