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WMU MBA student embraces bold choices, new beginnings

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Amy Coughenour on KALAMAZOO, Mich.— “I’ve always enjoyed working with people and so much of business is … her bachelor’s degree in ministry and leadership, Shepherd was looking for ways to open new doors in her career. “Since … influence on how I hope to think, communicate and lead after earning my MBA,” she says. “One of the biggest lessons …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2025/12/mackenzie-shepherd-mba-bold-choices-flexibility

In the heart of Samburu

College of Arts and Sciences

… glimmers of the Kenyan morning light, Bilinda Straight wakes to a familiar scene: a home that another woman has … with the Samburu people — accompanying women to fetch water, listening to songs in the evening, watching her … personhood and consciousness and how it factored into their afterlife beliefs. “If you had asked me back in 2007 what …

https://wmich.edu/arts-sciences/news/2025/05/cas-magazine-samburu

Arcadia awards WMU-KVCC sustainable brewing scholarship

News

… Arcadia awards WMU-KVCC sustainable brewing scholarship Submitted by … ties between WMU, KVCC and the brewing industry. This award is specifically provided by Arcadia, a longtime leader … said she chose to pursue a degree in sustainable brewing after visiting a brewery in Oregon with her family. "That …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/06/47478

High-dose flu and updated COVID-19 immunizations available

Sindecuse Health Center

… ask anyone testing positive for COVID to isolate for 5 days after the onset of symptoms. Your course of action after that depends on the severity of your symptoms, as …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/10/72960

Ethics of academic administration up for discussion

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… that will lead to a discussion with the audience. Greene was appointed provost in 2008 after serving as dean of the WMU College of Engineering and … and manufacturing engineering. Before coming to WMU, he was dean of the College of Engineering at the University of …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/273

Fare from local restaurants offered at the Taste of Kalamazoo

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… 4 p.m. Thursday admission is $5 from 4 to 7 p.m. and $8 after 7 p.m.
 Friday and Saturday admission is $5 from 4 to … the Great Duck Race, juggler and comedian Tim Salsbury, music, face painting and pony rides. Music and entertainment … Valerie Barrymore and Foundation of Funk 8 to 9:15 p.m., Howard and the White Boys 10 to 11:30 p.m., Bop (harvey) …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/942

Public invited to take part in WMU common read

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… has selected a book that helped free an imprisoned man after 30 years—27 of them spent on death row. Members of the … About the book "Anatomy of Injustice" tells the story of Edward Lee Elmore, a semiliterate, mentally impaired black man … more than a decade fighting on his behalf. Elmore, who was arrested soon after the murder victim's body was found, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/05/7203

Author to speak as part of Universitywide Common Read

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… (not verified) on Bonner KALAMAZOO—Fall events are underway at Western Michigan University for the common reading of … by Raymond Bonner, which helped free an imprisoned man after 30 years—27 of them spent on death row. The public is … About the book "Anatomy of Injustice" tells the story of Edward Lee Elmore, a semiliterate, mentally impaired black man …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/10/9972

Accountancy professor finds formula for connecting with students

Haworth College of Business

… University’s Haworth College of Business has found a way to see beyond the numbers and connect with students in a meaningful way. Brittani Shantel Jackson , assistant professor of … their personal goals. “Throughout the semester, typically after exams, I will send a quick email to encourage students …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/11/accounting-connections-brittani-shantel-jackson

Fifty years of working at WMU evokes brown, 'golden' memories

News

… are Doralee N. DeRyke , director of budget, operations and service support in the Haworth College of Business, and Dr. … in the Department of Management, and seven years later was promoted to administrative assistant to the dean. When … empowered faculty." Her career took another pioneering turn after the University's chief academic officer beseeched her …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/09/18609