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Video and communications firm owner next up in speaker series

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… . Kay Cynthia Kay and Company Founded by Kay after her award-winning career in broadcasting, Cynthia Kay and Company … The firm specializes in thinking ideas into motion, and Kay set her company in motion in 1984. Coming from a long line … Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce in 2005. In 2006, the firm was recognized as one of West Michigan's 101 Best and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/18414

Excellence in sound design earns WMU alumnus critical acclaim

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… Joshua Reid  for excellence in sound design in its annual awards on  April 13 . The Rochester, Michigan, native earned … on an adaptation of "A Christmas Carol," directed by Tony Award nominee Michael Arden and featuring Tony Award-winning … says Reid. "Each production and each theater has its own set of unique challenges, but that also leads to creative …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53121

First-of-its-kind Cannabis Marketing Certification grows suite of professional training programs at WMU

Haworth College of Business

… programs at WMU Submitted by Abbie Griffith on Dr. Russell Zwanka, director of the food and consumer package goods … in the rapidly growing cannabis industry. Dr. Russell Zwanka , director of the food and consumer package goods … that offers relevant certifications for those looking to set themselves apart on their career paths. “This new online …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/04/71442

Learning to lead from inside

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… focusing on building cultures of innovation, but he knew he wanted to take his skills to the next level. "I really wanted to get a more well-rounded perspective of … organizational leadership fields and gave me a remarkable set of tools and capabilities to be applied in my career as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2019/04/53033

A ewe-nique approach to sustainability

College of Arts and Sciences

… distance, and then, a flock of forty sheep come galloping towards you. This is no ordinary farm: this is Tending Tilth. … and two sheep from her flock, Elmer and Felix.  Even as she was working with large exotic animals like gorillas and … this approach are clear.   Once hired for a project, Burns sets up solar-powered electric fences to corral the sheep, …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/10/lauren-burns-tending-tilth

Student innovation on display at capstone event

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… Haehnel on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Experience-driven learning was on display at the 75th Senior Engineering Design … put their knowledge and skills into practice in real-world settings. Students completed projects in collaboration with … A sampling of projects and the students leading the way Machine Learning Powered Stretchable Smart Textile …

https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/11/senior-engineering-design-fall-2024

TIME ranks Western as a ‘Best College for Future Leaders’

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… outstanding yet not surprising," says Western President Edward Montgomery .  "Through our comprehensive approach to … with integrity, empathy and commitment that is bound to set us apart from the rest." For more WMU news, arts and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74605

Chen awarded third Fulbright award, research to focus on AI and business analytics

Haworth College of Business

… Chen awarded third Fulbright award, research to focus on AI and business analytics … Fulbright Specialist Roster based on their knowledge, skill sets and ability to make a significant contribution to …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/kaunchin-chen-fulbright-specialist-award

Super Bowl-winning coach John Harbaugh reflects on his start at Western: ‘The greatest three coaching years of my life’

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… and the more than 160 million viewers at home, he said, “It wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t perfect. But it was us.” The mantra was adopted by … lines, and I thought they were bad calls. So I take my headset, rip it off my head and I flick it. And it starts …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/john-harbaugh-baltimore-ravens-super-bowl-winning-coach-wmu-alumni

De-stress, decompress and find community post-election at the SRC

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… take a break from the campaign texts and calls in a healthy way. The SRC is waiving access fees Tuesday, Nov. 3 , and Wednesday, Nov. 4 … do something healthy (on and after Election Day)," says Amy Seth , director of University Recreation, stressing the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/11/61878