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Sales students take second place at national competition

Haworth College of Business

… nation competed at the University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg. Rogers and Sands are both sales and business … they were prepared for any prompts that would come their way. Rogers breaks down the competition, saying, “There were … specialist II, was their coach, providing creative ways to set their role-plays apart from competitors and providing …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69903

From the classroom to the court: WMU alumnus, one-time educator living out his hoop dreams

W Magazine

… cannon going off, climbing that big hill in the end zone. I was always rooting for the home team,” says Trey Conner , BS ’11.  … do different things. Being involved in those organizations set me with the mentality of doing more than what’s being …

https://wmich.edu/magazine/news/2024/11/alumni-profile-trey-conner-grand-rapids-gold

Why I give: David Lyth

W Magazine

… he taught for 33 years. His favorite thing about teaching was watching the light bulb go off for his students. “I was … for five years. Before she passed away in 2014, the Lyths set up the Joyce Caylor Lyth Memorial Endowed Scholarship at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69871

Graphic design student learns art of networking at WMU

News

… Partners, the Western Michigan University alumna is a long way from her hometown of Spring Lake, Michigan. Strait talks … first saw possible on a campus tour at WMU. "A professor was talking about how they have interns out in New York and … excited about learning. Real-World Experience Strait, left, sets up her STEAM Collaboration sculpture at an exhibition …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/01/57683

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo Valley Community College and The Kalamazoo Promise receive $620,000 grant to help working-age students earn postsecondary credentials

News

… Mich.—The Michigan Center for Adult College Success has awarded a grant of $620,000 to support Western Michigan … to opportunity in a knowledge-based economy. The grant was one of nine awarded through The Center’s competitive … the Kalamazoo Promise initiative.” The initiative is set to launch later this year, with the first cohort of …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/11/wmu-kalamazoo-valley-kalamazoo-promise-recieve-innovation-investment-award-grant

Western Michigan University teams up with Detroit Lions as official educational partner

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… the Detroit Lions Western Michigan University Service Award at Ford Field ahead of the Lions' matchup against the … the Detroit Lions Western Michigan University Service Award. This $5,000 scholarship recognizes Cross’ extensive … alumni. As part of this partnership, Ford Field will be the setting for Western admissions and alumni events.   In …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/western-michigan-university-detroit-lions-official-educational-partner

Better buildings through innovation and problem-solving

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… through innovation and problem-solving Submitted by Cindy Wagner on Jessica Schneider chose the civil engineering … on the world around us,” says Schneider. “People no longer want to see buildings with excess energy waste and … compete against other schools to create memories I love and set myself apart as a leader.”  Schneider encourages other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/73180

Western celebrates first-generation college students, alumni

News

… a thousand miles begins with a single step—and it's not always easy when you're the first to take it. "I think graduating from college in general, to me, was like winning the lottery," says Zenia Gutierrez , a … and driven by purpose, our first-generation students set a high bar of achievement that makes the Bronco …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69691

Occupational therapy grad focused on uplifting community

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… KALAMAZOO, Mich.— Luis Angel Morales has been working toward being an occupational therapist since he was little—he just didn't always have the words for his … my skills in class, I thought, 'Yes, this is for me.'" Set to graduate Saturday, June 25 , with a master's degree, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68336

Sunseeker builds on 30+ years of ‘raycing’ with the sun

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences

… who remain connected to WMU’s solar car team. Sunseeker was formed over 30 years ago when a group of students set out to design, build and compete with a solar car. Their … remains the same today—enhance our understanding of renewable energy and make renewable energy sources more viable …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/11/73445