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From AI to detecting fraud to supply chains: WMU business faculty’s research applies to industry

Haworth College of Business

… Submitted by Abbie Griffith on For faculty in the college of business, applied research is their forte, and it makes … for underserved communities. Crowdfunding insights are valuable for entrepreneurs seeking alternative funding sources … financial innovation. Davaadorj’s research provides valuable insights into how FinTech can be leveraged to foster …

https://wmich.edu/news/2024/07/75907

Transformational Dunn Decade comes to a close

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… verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The 10 transformational years of change led by Western Michigan University's eighth … foster care youth. No. 4—Creation of the WMU Cooley Law School through affiliation with the private law school. No. 3—Community partnership that created the WMU …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/07/41513

Budding engineer ready to create career opportunities at Western

First-Year Faces

… Submitted by Erin Flynn on A recent Grand Rapids Public Schools graduate, Jonathan Malone got a jump on his college … says Malone, eager with anticipation to be part of the Western Michigan University Class of 2029 in the … enrollment  partnership between WMU and Grand Rapids Public Schools that allows students to enroll in courses at the …

https://wmich.edu/firstyearfaces/news/2025/07/class-2029-jonathan-malone-engineering

Team USA luger sees natural track to career success at Western

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… Track Luge Team. Courtesy: Miriam Jennewein Cookman shows off part of a uniform he wore for Team USA. Cookman … He first visited with his Cub Scout troop in elementary school and had a blast. “My school started an after-school program, so I hopped on that …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70875

WMU supply chain program named top program for 13th straight year

Haworth College of Business

… ranked No. 14 on national researcher Gartner's list of Top 25 U.S. Supply Chain Undergraduate Programs . This … scope and its industry value as a highly recruited school. At No. 14, WMU Haworth is the top school in Michigan on the list. “Our program's continued …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/06/68278

Graduate students win leading geology awards

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… by Anonymous (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—A pair of Western Michigan University graduate students brought home two of the top honors presented during the Geological Society of … as "Investigating the Motivations and Practices of Middle School Climate Change Educators," examines teachers' …

https://wmich.edu/news/2017/11/43875

Attend and ascend: Education alum's pilot program increases 10th grade attendance by 14%

College of Education and Human Development

… on Once a week, Alysia Baznik will facilitate the exchange of points for rewards, which range from snacks, drinks, toys and school supplies. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Turning around attendance, … economy. A special education teacher at Kalamazoo Public Schools' Loy Norrix High School, she has been able to …

https://wmich.edu/education/news/2025/05/alumna-education-special-attendence-intervention-success

Bernardine Lacey named a 'Living Legend' by nursing association

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… (not verified) on KALAMAZOO, Mich.--The founding director of the Western Michigan University Bronson School of Nursing is one of four selected as 2014 Living … Lacey Dr. Bernardine M. Lacey Lacey served as the Bronson School of Nursing's director for five years, helping to …

https://wmich.edu/news/2014/10/19655

Students Engage with Honor Credit Union’s Community Connection Center

College of Health and Human Services

… between task groups, organizations and the role of social workers within them. Honor Credit Union: A Model … promoting financial literacy (especially with high school students). Community Support:  Honor contributed over … to service and education. The students gained invaluable insights into task group dynamics, challenges and …

https://wmich.edu/hhs/news/2025/01/honorcu

Foundation Scholars Program sets stage for success for music theatre graduate

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… to Western Michigan University that she saw the possibility of making it a career and using it as a vessel for change. … was cast in "The Wolves," a coming-of-age play about a high school girls soccer team navigating life's big questions. … hosting theatre workshops for elementary and middle school students. "It's been a really awesome opportunity for …

https://wmich.edu/news/2021/04/64046