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Western ‘shows up’ for our community in United Way Campaign

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… Deanne Puca on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University is reaffirming its commitment to the community through its … Western faculty, staff and students can contribute to this impactful initiative. To request a form, email  Courtney … means children are fed, families are housed and people have what they need to thrive. All of us at United Way are …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2024/09/wmu-united-way-2024-launch

Burris family aviation scholarship will send air academy grads to WMU

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… Burris family aviation scholarship will send air academy grads … University can provide the critical next steps to launch what promises to be challenging and rewarding careers in … their dreams," says Patrick Cwayna , CEO of WMAA. "What the Burris Family Flight Scholarship will do is give …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/04/23194

Annual food marketing conference features industry leaders

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… "Today" show supermarket guru, Phil Lempert , will join a list of top food industry professionals later this month as a … with his discussion about successes at Sam’s Club and what changes lie ahead for the warehouse giant. Other … Emeka Nwankpa, director of ethics and compliance, Kellogg Company "At the Frontline of Shopper Marketing," Dr. …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/03/5472

Book read looks at ethical questions of immortal cell line

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO--A reception and panel discussion will kick off "book read" activities this month at the Western Michigan University centering on the … to live in poverty and poor health, only learning of what had happened some two decades later. Her cells have …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/227

John E. Martell Jr. obituary

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… on Dr. John E. Martell Jr. John E. Martell Jr. , retired assistant dean of the Lee Honors College at Western Michigan … died at home in Kalamazoo Nov.  12 . He was 71. Martell is best remembered for his dedication to students in the … with WMU in 1970 as a part-time humanities instructor for what was then the College of General Studies. Martell was …

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

Internships, faculty support help alumnus land job at ABC News

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… after a successful internship. The Detroit native's success is no accident. It's the result of years of hard work and focus, honing his craft and exploring all aspects of media as a student at … And, he encourages other students to take advantage of what his alma mater has to offer. "If you're going into …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/02/58013

Graduate student endeavors for social change through communication

College of Arts and Sciences

… be the best chance he ever took.   Daniel Ebo Now pursuing his master’s degree in communication, Ebo's passion for journalism began in his childhood listening to the radio and … “I'm trying to see if there's a relationship between what news organizations tweet about and the actions that are …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/02/74552

Being a little brave can take us a long way: Fahad Shiraj’s journey

Haworth College of Business

… Fahad Shiraj has learned to be curious and brave during his time at Western Michigan University. Majoring in business … the U.S. learning new skills in the industry, applied what he’s learned in internships and grown as a leader along the way. As a data analyst, Shiraj is able to put his inquisitive and curious personality to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/12/70161

Aviation grad sees clear skies ahead with full-time job waiting in the wings

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… job waiting in the wings Submitted by Erin Flynn on Luis Jaime will graduate from Western with a degree in … showed me how it could be a great career. I got the feel of what this kind of major in college would be like and whether this was what I wanted," he says. "The summer camp showed me the …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/12/66510

Travel agency with a twist wins WMU's business pitch contest

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… Travel agency with a twist wins WMU's business pitch contest Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Desi Taylor, this year's winner KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A company that puts a … for cash prizes while obtaining valuable feedback about what it would take to launch their product or service. Top …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46167